How do I find the list of books I need for each class?

Visit our partner site via eCampus.com and sign in using your Bates credentials. Then, choose either Shop By Course or Shop By Schedule to see your list of course materials. If you choose Shop By Schedule, eCampus will automatically generate an accurate list of materials for the courses you are enrolled in during the current semester.

Where do we buy textbooks?

Textbooks are available to buy online at our partner site via eCampus.com. All textbooks purchased through this site can be shipped directly to Bates for on-campus pick-up. Books ordered from eCampus can be picked up at Post & Print like any other incoming mail or packages. For detailed instructions on placing textbook orders, visit this page, Textbooks are not carried on the shelves of the College Store.

Where do we rent textbooks?

Textbooks are available to rent with our partner site eCampus. All textbooks rented through this site can be shipped directly to the College Store/Post & Print for on-campus pick-up. Not all titles are available for rental. 

How much will my books cost?

Prices vary from widely depending on the type of course material, the delivery method, and the condition of the book. Up-to-date list prices can be found on our Bates eCampus site for each book. If you will be paying with financial aid, please stop into the Student Financial Services Office first.

Why should I buy from Bates College Store/eCampus?

Our partner eCampus is a nationwide leader in providing course materials to students of all academic disciplines. From their US-based warehouse, they offer free shipping of in-stock books to the College Store for pick-up. Unlike other sellers, they do not require a special membership or account to do so, you simply have to log-in with your existing Bates credentials. In addition, eCampus offers a Price Match Guarantee for eligible competitors. To read more about their guarantee, visit this page.

What if I need to return a book?

If you need to return a book purchased from our eCampus store, please visit this page. Eligibility for returns is limited to 30 days from original purchase and can exclude books purchased from third-party "Marketplace" sellers on eCampus. For more information about returns, please visit the Bates eCampus HelpDesk.

What do I do with my textbooks at the end of the semester?

If you rented a book from eCampus or any other seller to begin the semester, it must be returned by the posted deadline on your order confirmation/receipt. For instructions on how to return your rental from eCampus, view this page.

In addition, the Bates College Store, in partnership with eCampus, holds an in-person Textbook Buyback at the end of each semester. When you purchase books from the Bates eCampus site, you'll see the potential buyback value listed at the time of purchase. If you purchased your books elsewhere and own them, you can still sell them back for their current value. All buyback values are redeemed as cash or as a credit for future eCampus purchases. Keep in mind that not all textbooks are eligible for buyback.

If for some reason you cannot attend in-person buyback, you can sell your books back on-line no matter the time of year. To sell back your books online, visit this page.

Have any questions not answered here?

Please email textbook@bates.edu with any questions or stop by the store during posted business hours.

For questions about existing textbook orders from eCampus, please visit the Bates eCampus HelpDesk.