Hours for The Hive on the Student Center First Floor

QUICK INFO:

QUICK LINKS FOR BOOKSTORE CONTACT INFORMATION:

Textbook Customer Service Line 24/7 except major holidays 1.800.325.3252

Link to Textbook Customer Service Page for Inquiries by Email

Link to Textbook Help and Contact Center: Help Topics Listed

Email for Student Center Campus Store Inquiries

Link to Regalia purchases

TEXTBOOKS FROM ONLINE STORE:

The textbook vendor, BNC Virtual, provides new and used textbooks, rental textbooks and e-books. Also, the customer service phone line, 1.800.325.3252, is available Monday through Friday, except on major holidays to assist you with questions, returns, and Price Match if you find a book at a lower cost.

UBalt's bookstore is fully online at the website to purchase textbooks and books will be mailed directly to UBalt and Shady Grove students. Textbook credit is being processed through the UBalt Student Portal. Here is a link to more information about how to place an order, where to obtain textbook and campus store credit, and how to return rental textbooks. 

Also, faculty textbook adoptions are being taken in the UBALT Portal; look on the right side of the MyUBalt Portal Page for an incon labeled "AIP Textbook Adoptions (depicts library books on a shelf). For textbook adoption questions such as more recent editions, you may contact Jessica Womack at BNC Virtual.

The HIVE IS IN THE STUDENT CENTER AND ONLINE

Shop online, or visit The Hive, located on the first floor of the Student Center for course packets, school supplies, headphones, backpacks, laptops, and UBalt apparel. Purchases can also be made online here; some items can also be shipped directly from the vendor.  Regalia can be purchased here. If you need assistance with matters for the campus store, you may contact the store manager. Veterans who need assistance with the purchase of a computer may also contact the store manager.

USE OF FINANCIAL AID FOR TEXTBOOKS AND THE ONLINE CAMPUS STORE

TEXTBOOK CREDIT is used to buy textbooks at the BNC Virtual online store. Apply for credit through the Portal, and read more  here at this link, and FAQs  here at this link.

CAMPUS STORE CREDIT is used to buy school supplies, headphones, backpacks, laptops, and UBalt apparel through The Hive online campus store, including items shipped directly from the vendor. Apply for credit through the Portal, and read more here at this link, and FAQs here at this link . Note that if additional credit is needed to buy a computer that you may contact bookcredits@ubalt.edu for assistance.

MORE ABOUT THE STUDENT CENTER CAMPUS STORE:

A self-service coffee bar is open inside the store, along with snacks, cold bottled beverages and convenience items.

 

  • Bookstore Slide 1
    Welcome to the UBalt campus store

    Here's where you'll find everything you need to start your classes. Ready? Let's go!

  • Bookstore Slide 2
    The basics

    Textbooks are purchased online using bookstore credit.

    Visit the bookstore for links and instructions on your textbook orders.

    Shop online, 24/7, for school supplies, computers, backpacks, spirit items and more,  right here!

  • Bookstore Slide 3
    One-Stop Shopping!

    Use your campus store credit at The Hive for all your supplies.

  • Bookstore Slide 4
    Get Your UBalt Spirit!

    Looking for UBalt-branded apparel and gifts? That perfect item that says "UBalt is my favorite place"? Visit The Hive and "Bee" a part of our community!

  • Bookstore Slide 5
    use your campus store credit

    Use your campus store credit at The Hive for all your supplies.

  • Bookstore Slide 6
    buying or renting course materials online - here's how

    Visit this site to order online.

    Add your courses in the course materials tool.

    Choose Rent or Buy your pre-loaded materials.

    Select your preferred shipping option and go to checkout.

    Check your email for a confirmation. Any order over $59 ships for free!

  • Bookstore Slide 7

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Textbook Pricematch

Link to accessible textbookshere.

Still, have questions? Feel free to email us at BookCredits@ubalt.edu, or give us a call at 410.837.4848