Campus Stores

The Central Piedmont Community College Campus Stores are devoted to serving our students by offering products and services to Central Piedmont and the greater Charlotte community, both in-store and online. Central Piedmont Campus Stores are located on the Central, Cato, and Levine Campuses.

Fall 2024 Hours 

Adjusted hours:

Monday, July 29 - Friday, Aug. 9
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 10
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.   

Monday, Aug. 12 - Friday, Aug. 16
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 17
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.


Starting Monday, Aug. 19, the hours will be 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday

Buy your books at the Campus Store

Visit the Central Piedmont Campus Store website to buy books and supplies for your classes.

Central Piedmont Campus Store website

How to Order Textbooks Online

Note: Online Order Pickup for Harper, Harris, and Merancas Campuses

Online orders can be picked up at these campus locations if you choose to deliver to "Smart Locker" locations. Learn more about Smart Lockers.

  • Choose your Campus

    Select your campus under Get Your Textbooks.

  • Find your Course Materials

    Follow the prompts to get your course materials.

  • Add Items to your Cart

    Add your items to your cart and checkout.

    You can have your items shipped to your home or you can pick them up in the store. Shipping for orders over $50 is free; in store pickup is also free.

  • Payment Methods

    The following methods of payment are accepted:

    - American Express (AmEx)

    - Apple Pay

    - Financial Aid

    - Discover

    - Mastercard

    - Visa

  • Renting Textbooks

    If you choose to rent your textbooks, you will have to enter a valid credit card even if you are paying for your materials with financial aid.

New, Used, Rental, and Digital

  • Place your Order

    Order your books your way.

  • Notes and Highlighting

    You can highlight and write in your books, but keep it to a minimum if you rent your materials or if you want to sell them at the end of the semester.

  • Book Buyback

    You can return your books at any time, but you must have a valid student ID.

Returns and Refunds

To receive a full refund:

- provide a valid receipt or packing slip. Shipping and handling fees are not refundable.

- refunds are given for course materials returned before your campus-specific refund deadline.