About AcaDamien’s Bookstore

AcaDamien’s Bookstore is where UAlbany students buy course materials, textbooks, UAlbany gear, Commencement regalia and other necessities.

Visit the AcaDamien's Bookstore website to explore offerings.

 

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Location, Hours & Contact Information

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AcaDamien’s Bookstore

AcaDamien’s Bookstore Location

AcaDamien’s Bookstore is on the first floor (Podium level) of the Campus Center on UAlbany’s Uptown Campus.
 

AcaDamien’s Bookstore Hours

Winter 2024-2025 Hours

  • Monday, December 16, to Tuesday, December 17, 2024: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
  • Wednesday, December 18, to Friday, December 20, 2024: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
  • Saturday, December 21, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025: Closed
  • Monday, January 6, 2025 to Friday, January 17, 2025: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Monday, January 13, 2025 to Friday, January 17, 2025:  10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • Monday, January 20, 2025 to Saturday, January 25, 2025: 
  • Monday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • Tuesday - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday  - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
  • Thursday - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Sunday - CLOSED
  • Monday, January 27, 2025 to Saturday, February 1, 2025:   
  •  Monday - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Thursday - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Sunday  - CLOSED
  • Regular Spring Hours (Effective Monday, February 3, 2025)
  • Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Sunday CLOSED

AcaDamien’s Bookstore Contact Information

 

UAlbany branded baseball hats, sweatshirts and pennants for sale at the campus bookstore.

 

Course Materials & Textbooks

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Order Course Materials & Textbooks
  1. Open your class schedule. You’ll be prompted to sign in using your UAlbany NetID and password.
  2. Select the correct term.
  3. Click “View/Buy Books.”
  4. A list of required and recommended books for each of your classes will appear in a new window. Make your selections and add them to your cart.  
  5. When you’re ready to check out, create an account or check out as a guest. If you create an account, you will be able to return and view your order. If you are renting a textbook, you will be required to enter a credit card to secure the rental.
  6. You will receive an email confirming your order has been placed. Later, you will receive a second email notifying you that your order has shipped or is ready for pickup.

Important Bookstore Dates

  • September 3, 2024: Last day for a full refund with a receipt and in original condition
  • September 10, 2024: Last day to change a rental to a purchase
  • September 24, 2024: Last day for a full refund with a receipt, proof of drop and in original condition

Learn more about:

Return Rented Textbooks

When you rent textbooks, the bookstore will give you a return deadline.

Returns must be postmarked or dropped off in the bookstore by that deadline, or you will be charged a late fee and/or replacement fee.

To return your rentals via mail, use your order number (available in the email you received when you ordered or picked up your rental) to print a UPS shipping label. 

Sell Back Your Textbooks

Sell back your textbooks for cash! Stop by AcaDamien's Bookstore with your UAlbany ID Card and your student number to get started.  

Learn more about textbook buybacks.

 

A UAlbany graduate wearing Commencement cap and gown poses with a loved one inside the campus bookstore.

 

Commencement Regalia

Detailed instructions for ordering regalia will be posted here ahead of Commencement 2025. Please visit the Commencement website for more information.

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