The McMaster Campus Store, located in the basement of Gilmour Hall (GH B101), is more than just a university bookstore. Of course, it’s the place to get all your required textbooks and courseware – but there’s more than that available.

Students, staff and faculty can rely on The Campus Store for school and work supplies, computer and technology requirements, McMaster and Marauder clothing items, gifts and parking and ID services.

The Campus store is also an ancillary service, meaning that a percentage of sales from the store go back into the operating budget of the University, helping to support various student services.

Here are a few more things you may not know about The Campus Store; and some new reasons to visit if you haven’t already.

Click and Collect

Obviously early September is the busiest time at the Campus Store. Save time and avoid the lineups by ordering your books online and picking them up between August 27 and September 14, 2018.

The campus store also offers shipping if you’d like your books delivered directly to your door (shipping charges apply – details here.)

Guaranteed Buy Back

Look for this sticker when you start your text book shopping. Titles identified as ‘Guaranteed Buy Back’ books can be returned at the end of the semester, and students may receive between 40-60% of the new book price. Tip: Keeping your books in good condition, will help ensure they are eligible!

Bus Pass Pick Up

First year, full time undergraduate students receive a Presto pass for use on the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR).  This pass is included in their tuition fee and should be kept for use from year to year. Pick up this Presto card at The Campus Store – but don’t forget to bring your student ID card! Tip: Bus passes may be picked up at any time, so you don’t have to stand in a long line-up just to pick up your bus pass.

Service in a Second Language

With Internationalization a key focus for McMaster, The Campus Store offers customer service options in a number of different languages. Staff wear nametags to indicate any languages they can speak in addition to English. Looking for service in French, Urdu or Hindi? No problem – come on in!

McMaster Clothing and Gear – Program specific items now available!

Did you know that more than 15,000 McMaster sweatshirts were sold at the campus store in 2017?

The number for 2018 is expected to be even higher, now that The Campus Store offers McMaster Program Clothing items.  Whether you’re studying History or Health Sciences, you can get custom Mac clothing based on your area of study.  Full program offering to launch in October 2019.

Office Ergonomics

In partnership with McMaster’s Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services (EOHSS), The Campus Store has sourced key office products to address many common ergonomic concerns. Before making a purchase, test out a variety of these products in store, to see if they’re right for you. Staff using a departmental account will save any applicable taxes on these items.

General Reading Books

The Campus Store also offers a wide range of bestselling and general interest books. If you can’t find what you’re looking for in store, they can special order you a copy at no extra charge.

Other Locations

HSC (Health Sciences Centre) Campus Store

The Health Sciences Campus Store is located in HSC 1G1 and specializes in medical textbooks (all course material including Institute for Applied Health Sciences [IAHS] course materials) for McMaster and Mohawk Nursing, Medicine and Health Sciences students.  HSC carries a range of medical reference books, instruments and supplies, stethoscopes, insignia clothing, as well as scrubs, badges, and stationery.

Joan Buddle Service Desk (David Braley Athletic Centre)

In partnership with the Athletics & Recreation Department, a selection of Marauder clothing may be purchased at the Joan Buddle Service Desk in the David Braley Athletic Centre.

Learn more about The Campus Store here, or better yet, check out The Campus Store in person to see for yourself. Happy Shopping!