For Students

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

• When are textbook rentals due back?

  Fall Semester Textbook Rentals are due back to Shop Red West by December 16, 2021

• How do I make a return?

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

For additional questions, please visit the SBUShopRed.com website.

For Faculty

Submitting Course Materials Requisitions

Winter/Spring 2022 Adoptions/Requisitions

Attn. Faculty: Given the longer lead times caused by the pandemic, it is imperative that course material information be submitted to the bookstore for Winter 2022 and Spring 2022 by October 31, 2021 regardless of where your students are directed to purchase.

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.

Shop Red has launched the new Adoptions Insight Portal (AIP), to assist faculty and staff with easily managing and submitting course materials each term. AIP was developed by Barnes & Noble College to solve challenges faced by faculty in the areas of discovering, selecting, and monitoring course material adoptions. With 24/7 customer service and personalized course lists, AIP offers a streamlined experience for faculty. Users received an email with additional information. Preview the Adoptions & Insights Portal below.

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

Submit Your Course Materials