UConn Bookstore Student Account Program Now Available
Effective Fall 2020, the UConn Bookstore is pleased to reintroduce the availability of the “Bookstore Student Account Program” for matriculated undergraduate and graduate/professional UConn students enrolled at least half-time. The Bookstore Student Account Program allows students to purchase up to $500 of (1) course materials, (2) school supplies, and (3) personal items from the UConn bookstore for Fall 2020 semester between August 1 – November 15, 2020 and up to $500 for Spring 2021 semester between January 7 – April 15, 2021. These charges will be directly added to the student’s University Fee Bill.
To opt in to the UConn Bookstore Student Account, eligible students should log into the Student Admin System, https://studentadmin.uconn.edu/ . In the Student Center, scroll down to Finances and click on student permissions. Read the “opt in agreement” and submit using your Net ID as your electronic signature. Eligible students will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours signaling the activation of the Bookstore Student Account. Students must be registered for classes (at least half-time) before the Bookstore Student Account can be activated. The UCONN ID can then be used for designated purchases at the UConn Bookstore.
Program Highlights
- No application required. Eligible students simply opt into the program through Student Administration System - Self Service.
- Eligible students simply present their UConn ID at check out or to order on line at: uconnbookstore.com
- No need to pre-load funds onto a card or to add funds into an account
- No credit card required
- Purchases are interest free
- Bookstore charges are applied to the student’s University Fee Bill each semester only for those charges made with this program. Standard UConn Bookstore merchandise refund policies apply.
- Students may use financial aid to pay their fee bill including bookstore purchases.
- Students enrolled in the Bill & Payment Installment Plan will have remaining monthly installments recalculated to include new bookstore charges.
Timeline for Purchases (2020-21 Academic Year)
Fall semester: $500 for purchases made between August 1st and November 15th
Spring semester: $500 for purchases made between January 7th and April 15th
Summer session: $250 for purchases made between May 2nd and July 15th
Payment Due Dates for Purchases (2020-21 Academic Year)
Fall semester: November 30th
Spring semester: May 1st
Summer session: July 30th
Students who fail to make payments by the due dates may not use the Bookstore Student Account for additional purchases and are subject to University holds on their student accounts.
The UConn Bookstore staff is available to assist with questions related to approved methods of payment accepted (e.g. debit card, credit card, cash, Bookstore Student Account). Students are not obligated to “opt in” and use the UConn Bookstore Student Account.
Notes: Eligible students are matriculated undergraduate or graduate/professional UConn students enrolled for Fall 2020 and/or Spring 2021 at least half time (e.g. 6+ credits for Undergraduate students; 5+ credits for Graduate/Professional students) presenting a valid UConn Student ID at Bookstore check-out. First year (new) undergraduate students may opt-in to this program after registration during their Orientation session. Gift cards, Apple devices, computer hardware, regalia may not be purchased via the UConn Bookstore Student Account.
For more information, contact: Len Oser at leonard.oser@uconn.edu