For Students

Books & Course Materials

How to Order Books via SOLAR

• The bookstore receives information regarding required textbooks directly from Stony Brook University on a regular basis. If you have questions about the required book for a particular class, please ask your professor or refer to your syllabus.

Shop Red West Hours:

February 15 - 28

Monday - Thursday: 9am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 2pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

*Hours subject to change

Schedule after hours pickup for textbooks and course materials by calling (631) 632-6550

Shop Red West is located in the Melville Library.  View map and directions

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

• Where is the bookstore?

  There is no physical bookstore on Stony Brook University’s campus. Our new virtual bookstore is through Barnes & Noble College at  sbushopred.com. If you are looking for official Stony Brook licensed apparel and merchandise or graduation gowns, please contact Shop Red West at (631) 632-6550 or visit  sbushopred.com.  Shop Red West is located in the Melville Library.  View map and directions

Shipping & Pickup

• How can I get free shipping on my textbooks and course materials?

  If you select store pickup when placing your order online at  sbushopred.com, you will not be charged any shipping fees.

• How do I know when my order will be available for pickup in store?

  You will receive an email confirmation when you first place your order and then a second email when your order is ready for pickup. 

• What happens if my shipment is late?

  After placing your order, you will receive an email confirmation. When your order ships, you will receive a tracking number via a second email. Please continue to check for updates on when your package will arrive via the tracking number provider for your shipment.

• What is the EMAIL for the Shop Red West pickup location?

  Please email shopredwest@stonybrook.edu for questions regarding pickup.

Returns & Refunds

• How do I make a return?

  Returns can be made at Shop Red West. Please bring the original packing slip.

• Can I return my rental to B&N college bookstore?

  Fall textbook rentals are due back to Shop Red West by Thursday, December 17th, 2020. You can ship your rentals back via the USPS to the Shop Red West address below.

  When shipping your rentals, please include your name, telephone number, and email address.

  Ship your rentals to:

  Shop Red West
  242 Frank Melville Library
  Stony Brook, NY 11794

  Save on shipping, drop off your rentals in person during store hours. Be sure to wear your mask!

For Faculty

Submitting Course Materials Requisitions

Attn. Faculty: Students will be registering for winter and spring 2021 classes on November 2. It is imperative that you submit your course material requisitions no later than October 30.

Please keep in mind that the later you submit your order, the more difficult it will be for our course material provider, Barnes & Noble College, to source and secure your course materials in time for the start of the semester. Timely submission helps the bookstore determine the value of the books being used in the next semester. This will guide them as to the value of the books, and offer the students more at buy back time. Students will save money if more used books are available. If you will be teaching a course during the upcoming semester(s) and require books or supplies for your class(es), please remember to submit your order as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email shopredwest@stonybrook.edu.

Submit Your Course Materials