Bookstore
NOVA's six campus bookstores carry everything you need including textbooks, school supplies, snacks, beverages, clothing, graduation regalia and more. To place an online order, please visit the Barnes and Noble website.
Bookstore
NOVA All Access
As of August 1, 2024, the College has transitioned to a new course material / book model call “NOVA All Access.” NOVA All Access is a course material model that lowers the cost of materials for you and ensures you’ll have access to all your required course materials on or before the first day of class.
Through this new program, physical books will be conveniently packaged and provided to you on a rental basis, and digital materials will be delivered directly within Canvas. Costs will be applied as a course charge. At the end of the term, you’ll receive email reminders to return your physical course materials to the bookstore.
Campus Bookstore Hours
Fall 2024 Bookstore Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
- Friday – Sunday: Closed
Campus Bookstore Locations
Alexandria Campus Bookstore
(Fine Arts Building)
3301 Netherton Drive
Alexandria, VA 22311
Telephone: 703.671.0043
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Annandale Campus Bookstore
8333 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, VA 22003
Telephone: 703.425.2558
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Loudoun Campus/Reston Center Bookstore
21200 Campus Drive
Sterling, VA 20164
Telephone: 571.401.2520
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Medical Education Campus Bookstore
6699 Springfield Center Drive
Springfield, VA 22150
Telephone: 703.922.2841
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Woodbridge Campus Bookstore
2645 College Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Telephone: 703.670.0050
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NOVA Online Bookstore
(Fine Arts Building)
3301 Netherton Drive
Alexandria, VA 22311
Telephone: 703.671.0043
Store Hours-24/7 & Contact Us
Bookstore General Information
A full refund will be given in the original form of payment for Textbooks and Access Cards during the first week of your class. Textbooks can be returned in person during bookstore business hours or they may be mailed back to the bookstore. You need to provide the original receipt and a copy of your class schedule showing the start date. We do not provide return shipping labels. Please pack securely if mailed! Damaged returns will not be refunded. We would recommend using a method of shipping that you can track. Any purchases after the first week of class are considered non-returnable.
Textbooks and access cards must be in original condition and not exposed. Shrink-wrapped books must be returned with all items unused, and not activated. No refunds on unwrapped loose-leaf books. No refunds on Digital Content once accessed.
Refunds mailed back to the bookstore need to use the address located on the top right corner of your receipt. The information is also located on the refund bookmark attached to your receipt.
Digital Content Textbooks that were received electronically follow the same policy and they must not have been activated to be eligible for a refund. Please notify the store by phone or email for refunds of content received electronically.
Some publishers are making textbooks available in an electronic format. This is made available to be delivered via email or a printed access card depending on the publisher. The bookstore does not control the terms of the electronic format or the length of access. Electronic format textbooks that have not been accessed or exposed follow the same return policy as printed materials.
You can purchase access to these electronic versions through the NOVA Bookstore website. If you are considering purchasing an electronic version of a textbook rather than a hardback textbook, be aware of the following information:
- If your course allows open-book exams, you will not be able to use your electronic text, printouts of the electronic text or copies of the pages of a hardback textbook during the exam. If you will want to use your book on these open-book exams, you should opt to buy a physical book rather than an eBook.
- Unlike a hardback textbook, eBooks cannot be returned.
- Access to an eBook may expire after a period of time. If you need the text for a second semester or get an extension to complete the course, you need to make sure you have enough time to complete the course(s).
- Some publishers block printing from electronic textbooks.
- Some publishers block the use of screen readers when accessing the electronic textbooks.
To determine what restrictions the publisher has placed on the eBook you are considering purchasing, after you have searched for the book in the Digital Textbooks site, click the book title and then click eContent Details on the NOVA Bookstore website.
Ordering your NOVA Online books and other course materials for NOVA distance courses is easy. Just go to the NOVA Bookstore. Choose Textbooks and in the Select a Campus drop-down menu, select Alexandria Campus and NOVA Online.
Note: NOVA Online course sections begin with an "E". You may order textbooks and other course materials by any of the following methods:
- Online (preferred) (Note: Students can now use their Financial Aid to purchase their books online.)
- In Person
A complete list of course materials appear in your course syllabus. If you are unable to locate it, contact your professor directly.
Students can now use financial aid to purchase laptops.
Textbook buyback will be available if the bookstore is open to customers. Students will need to bring the textbooks with a valid NOVA ID card to any bookstore location for the current value and sell back. This is not available by mail process.
Student regalia for commencement can be purchased inside any campus bookstore location during normal bookstore hours.
Please see Campus Bookstore Locations to find a campus bookstore.