The Campus Store

Great Value on Course Materials at Connections: The Campus Store!

Save on Books at Connections

Are you a student looking to make the most out of your budget while still accessing the materials you need? Connections: The Campus Store is here to support your academic journey with three easy ways to save on course materials!

  1. Direct-from-Publisher Pricing on Print and Digital Resources:

We match the publisher list price on all print textbooks and digital resources to ensure students are getting great value with each purchase.

  1. Affordable and Sustainable Used Books:

By purchasing used textbooks, you can save approximately 25% compared to the current new selling price of the print version. It’s a win-win for both your wallet and the environment!

  1. Dive into Digital Learning at Half the Cost:

When available, learners can save up to 50% off the print edition by choosing the digital format. This not only lightens your backpack but also puts more money back in your pocket.

But that’s not all! We can help you earn some extra cash too with our Used Book Buyback program!

Cash-in on Your Used Textbooks

Our Used Book Buyback Program is your ticket to quick, hassle-free earnings. Trade in your used books and you could receive up to 50% of the current new selling price for your book, even if you initially purchased it used.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Visit our Buy Back Search and Registry and enter the ISBN of your book to see if we’re buying back any of your textbooks.

Step 2: Bring your eligible textbooks back to the Campus Store.

Step 3: Get instant cash!

The Winter 2024 buyback period is open until January 19, 2024. Act fast – this exclusive opportunity is only available during our buyback periods!

At Connections: The Campus Store, we are dedicated to making your academic journey more affordable and convenient. Stop by or shop online – your budget will thank you!

Friends & Family Shopping experience a great success – Thank you AC!

Friends and Family shopping experience main graphicOn Thursday, Nov. 23, more than 1,200 shoppers filled the Campus Store for a day of merriment! Guests enjoyed holiday music, free hot chocolate, discounts on great AC gear, gifts, and chocolates, and food samples from Merrickville Cookies, Templeton’s Toffees, B’s Hot Sauces, Mi Casa freeze-dried candy, Gourmet du Village, and more.

When speaking with attendees, highlights of the day were the variety of samples, learning about The Story Time student project, and of course the 25% off AC gear!

The holiday photo booth out front of the store, featuring the one-and-only “Wolf”, was very popular with over 100 photos taken over the course of the event. Check out all the action from this event on our Instagram account (@ACcampusservices).

Thank you to all who attended the Friends & Family event, and shopped online, to make this year’s event a huge success!

Top 5 Study Tips

Good study habits are essential to set yourself up for success in your classes. Check our top five study tips to help you achieve your goals at Algonquin College.

1. Set up a dedicated study space
As a college student, you can expect to spend a portion of your day studying. Make sure your study place is cozy, comfortable, and customized to your preferences. Stocking up on essential school supplies such as notebooks, pens, highlighters, post-its, an agenda/planner, etc. before you start studying is key to avoiding disruptions to your study sessions. Shop school supplies at Connections!

2. Level up your game with study aids from Connections: The Campus Store
Study Charts are handy one-page sheets that contain the need-to-know high-level information for your program of study so that you can ensure that you are putting your effort at the right place. Better yet? They are budget-friendly! Connections: The Campus Store has study charts and other study aids for most programs delivered at the College. Buy one today online or in-store.

3. Check out Peer Tutoring
Are you having difficulties in your classes or building good study habits? Peer Tutoring Services matches students who are having trouble in a course with trained student tutors for one-on-one tutoring sessions. This service is available to Algonquin College students online and in person (by request). Learn more about Peer Tutoring.

4. Fuel your brain
As a student, you need to eat foods that fuel your brain and are healthy. If you are studying at the Ottawa campus, visit one of Food Services’ 7 locations for freshly prepared food, grab n’ go items like fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, snacks, and more!

5. We’re here to help!
Reach out before your questions and assignments feel overwhelming. Most professors either have office hours where you can drop in for support, or you can reach out by email with your questions. Additionally, the Student Learning Centre at Algonquin College offers Study Skills Workshops to help you establish good habits.