Communicating with the bookstore

Most questions can be answered on our website. Email the Belleville Bookstore at sm265@bncollege.com or call 618-222-5334. Email the Granite City Bookstore at sm266@bncollege.com or call 618-797-7379.  

Buyback

Buyback for each semester is held during the finals week dates listed on the academic calendar.

While most students rent textbooks to save money, some students choose to purchase and there are some textbooks that cannot be rented (custom titles, bundled with access codes or old editions). During finals, we offer up to 50 percent cash for books if it is being used the following semester, in re-saleable condition, and the bookstore is not overstocked. BUYBACK IS NOT GUARANTEED and is based on need of the book.

Rented Books

All Rental books will be due on the last day of finals every semester 

If you rented textbooks for a class, return it to the bookstore, or print a shipping label from swic.bncollege.com, and ship via UPS. UPS shipping labels are $5. Students will receive multiple emails reminding them to return their rentals. You will need the order number and your email address. If you do not have the order number, you can retrieve it from the email the bookstore sends. Refunds will not be issued for late rentals after the first week of the next semester. If you are charged the book is yours to keep.

You can can only use the return label once. If you are returning multiple books or orders, please put them in one box and use one shipping label.

Visit the Rental Book Return page for more information.

Student Financial Aid (SFA)

Students using SFA to obtain course materials can do so in-store or online. Financial Aid is typically active, the week before classes start, the week of classes, and the week after. For summer, it’s the week before classes start and the week of classes. This includes students receiving scholarships, grants, athletic awards, etc. Be sure to check your eSTORM account to confirm SFA funds are available prior to ordering to ensure there isn’t a delay with your order. You MUST accept your financial Aid reward in eSTORM to use funds. If your online order payment fails due to an invalid account (financial aid not in system) your order will be cancelled.

Preparing for the Upcoming Semester:

Getting Course Materials & Supplies

Students should order course materials and school supplies online at www.swic.bncollege.com. Order early while used books last.

Each campus bookstore carries the books for that specific campus. If the course is NOT offered at the campus, they will NOT have the books. For ALL on-line and most hybrid courses, (IN1, HY1, etc.) the course material will be at the Belleville Bookstore.

Bookstore Quick Tips

* You can order your books ahead of time by visiting swic.bncollege.com for in-store pick up or have the order shipped to you. We ask for 24-48 hours to process your order. There will be additional delays if you place an order during the 1st week of classes due to the influx of in-person customers.

* If you choose expedited shipping, it is based on when it leaves the store to receive your package in 1-2 days. Expedited shipping doesn’t mean that we pull your order faster.

*Please have your student ID when using financial aid at the bookstore. Don’t forget to press the green button in eSTORM so that your award info is sent to the bookstore.

*The bookstore accepts cash, debit and credit cards, financial aid, or gift cards. NO PERSONAL CHECKS.

*Save 30-80 percent of your hard-earned money by buying digital textbooks.

Hours of Operation

BELLEVILLE CAMPUS- Regular Hours

Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Friday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Closed on Saturday and Sunday. Open 24/7 online.

SAM WOLF GRANITE CITY CAMPUS- Regular Hours

Monday & Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Open 24/7 online.

Extended hours will vary for both campus bookstores from 8/12-8/23.

RED BUD AND OFF-CAMPUS STUDENTS

Students can place an online order to have books sent to their home or to the Red Bud Campus.

Locations

The bookstore is located on the first floor of the Liberal Arts building, at the Belleville Campus or in The Commons at the Sam Wolf Granite City Campus.

The Southwestern Illinois College bookstores at the Belleville and Sam Wolf Granite City campuses are operated by Barnes & Noble Bookstores.

Southwestern Illinois College -Belleville
Barnes & Noble College #265
2500 Greenmount Road
Belleville, IL 62221
Phone: (618)222-5334