Best Bookstore: UofSC Bookstore

Joshua Matthews

Monday–Thursday: 7:45 a.m.–7 p.m.; Friday: 7:45 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday: Noon–5 p.m.

Located on the first floor of the Russell House at 1400 Greene St

When it comes to South Carolina gear, there isn’t a more convenient place to look than the university’s bookstore right on campus. Nestled among the UofSC Mom plaquettes, souvenir water bottles and Gamecock stickers, one will find all-thingsGamecock-merchandise including Champion sweatshirts, polo shirts, Under Armor apparel, and other officially licensed gear unique and exclusive to the bookstore.

Among the merchandise, the bookstore sells snacks, school supplies, magazines and generic medicines all for reasonable prices. There is also a full service Starbucks at the front, making it a perfect stop for a pick-meup on the way to class. Of course, the other aspect of the bookstore is the actual books themselves. The university’s system is set to link to a student’s Self-Service account and provide a list of required textbooks for the upcoming semester based off of their registered classes. Both purchasing and renting options are available and picked up through the bookstore. If you chose to rent textbooks, a return date with instructions is given, making the process smooth for students scrambling to get prepared for the upcoming semester.

The bookstore also accepts Carolina Cash, therefore making it even more convenient for students to shop. The bookstore’s system is easy to use, reliable and an accessible resource to students on campus.

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