Bookstore

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New and used textbooks and other educational materials and supplies are sold at the UH Hilo Bookstore, as well as convenience items and clothing. The store sells software and computer related items for both Macs and PCs. The Bookstore is located on the ground floor of Building 346. Personal and Traveler’s checks, money orders, VISA and MasterCard are accepted. For your convenience, prior to the start of classes you may order your books online at: www.bookstore.hawaii.edu/hilo.

Bookstore Hours:

• Regular Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• During Orientation: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday before start of classes: 8:00 a.m. to noon
• First three days of classes: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Textbook Refund Policy (**Must Have Receipt**)

1. Full refund if returned within two weeks from the first day of classes.
2. New textbooks that are damaged, soiled, or marked will be refunded at 75% of the new book price.
3. Defective books may be exchanged for another book. If we are out of stock, cash will be refunded, or we will special order a book at our expense.
4. No refunds on incomplete sets, computer hardware & software, tradebooks, catalogs, and items in non-saleable condition.

Book Buyback

During Finals week, the bookstore buys books back from students. If your book is needed at any of the UH Bookstores for the following term, you may be paid up to 1/2 of the new price for your book. Price paid is determined by supply and demand and some books such as workbooks or old editions are not bought back. Books must be in good condition with all pages intact and no water damage. Please see the store or the webpage for details.