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University of California, Riverside Bookstore
900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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University of California, Riverside Bookstore
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Ar
Review №1

Very nice campus. the staff located around are very kind and welcoming.

Cy
Review №2

Awesome school!!!! Beautiful campus. I have one student that already graduated from UCR with Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering & I have my last student that will start their first year at UCR in a few weeks.

Ke
Review №3

Great place food general needs. has many various supplies from school supplies to electronics to art supplies to medication

Ma
Review №4

UCR Riverside is nice and wonderful university a lot of green areas,nice place for your family,and your students going to love it, this one has a lot of research areas and the university is we’ll found it, a lot of rich people give money to this university in order for them to give a better service to all of the students that will like to go there, come and enjoy this place it will change your family’s life for ever. UCR for ever is a multiracial place that everybody likes come and became one of them.

Po
Review №5

Good music and air conditioning is nice however its expensive

Re
Review №6

Items are expensive here, of course, so it’s not surprising. You can get a decent amount of merch and supplies here. The reason I give it a four is due to the customer service. At times, it can be pretty harsh.

El
Review №7

Its so nice to hang out here. It had a positive vibes.

Ba
Review №8

UC Riverside campus is well design and spacious with impression sign for the university

Ma
Review №9

Recently remodeled!

Jo
Review №10

The bookstore is a great place to get merch. Sadly, like most Universities, the actual *textbook* portion of the store is the home to publisher and distributior mark ups. If you can find your books online, and your professors allow it, thats of course your best bet.

De
Review №11

Warm friendly staff

Br
Review №12

Poor, unprofessional customer service. Cancelled without prior notification my successfully placed order because THEY FAILED to update their online store on time to reflect the correct stock status, and did not reply my email regarding this issue. Very disappointing management of the bookstore.

To
Review №13

This is my graduate school where I am pursuing my PhD. The weather is somewhat always hot but its better than to be in the cold. Campus is really beautiful and lots of places nearby for sight seeing.

Dr
Review №14

As an alumni, I visited during homecoming. I only shopped for spirit wear. I found the selection was varied and good. They could use some more selections of classic fit caps. The sizes in the other gear was sometimes displayed erratically. Customer service though was excellent. It also is a very pleasant environment in which to shop. I enjoyed my experience.

Fr
Review №15

The store is great. Offers a lot for current students and Alumni alike. Or if you are just a fan of UC Riverside.

St
Review №16

Bought a book yesterday found a cheaper alternative and they said i cant cant it because the one week to return books has expired even though i bought it yesterday. As a second year I bought books my first year but i realized it was a complete rip off and vowed never to buy a book from here again. I was in a time crunch and desperate so I made a mistake. I recommend that any new students coming in never buy books in the bookstore they like to rip off students and only care about profit not about the student.

정윤
Review №17

They were somewhat useful when they had their own electronics store but now they dont even have it anymore. Just get textbooks from Amazon instead of waiting in line forever

Ma
Review №18

I love eclectic bookstores like these. Its a nice homey place, and the owner is really friendly. I love to look at all the old books in there.

Op
Review №19

I like the bookstore a lot, mainly for its historic feel, its interesting inventory, and its bargain basement. I rarely leave without getting something here, though granted it is still a fairly small shop so it doesnt have the sheer number of books of a Barnes and Noble or Borders.

Ma
Review №20

Little shop on campus now run by barnes and noble. Has all your needs for school including laptops to blue books. The sales are okay and keep an eye out in the summer for sweater deals

Ap
Review №21

Very impressed on how organized the orientation was planned. Just wished the tours were in golf carts or shuttle bus since it was over 100 degrees and we had to walk. I felt sorry for the guides as well, most of them were red and sweating like us but we all stuck it thru and finished off with a great day. Im glad my son chose this university.

Br
Review №22

Large assortment of things. Can be packed quickly depending on time (midterms/finals) and pricing isnt terrible but it could be better.Also the avocado plushies are adorable! XD

La
Review №23

They have a beautiful campus. But I wish they had more other programs for other types of careers such as a Veterinarian program. Other then that they are friendly and have good service.

Fr
Review №24

Didn’t realize it took 25 hours to process a simple pickup order. And then, when I got there to pick up my order, the online pickup booth wasn’t even open. Horribly unprofessional, and absolutely pathetic. Even Comcast’s customer service isn’t this deplorable.

Be
Review №25

I stop by the bookstore every day I have class.Snacks just as Scottys, but less options. No coffee or coolers.This is where you can rent or buy books for classes before week 4 and buy school gear and school supplies. They also sell items for your home/partment/dorm.The pick-up section is to the left and your orders are updated through your email.My favorite part is the yellow table to the right, you can charge your phone or laptop with the built in chargers as you sit. Its pretty quiet during the day.

Sa
Review №26

Fairly typical no university bookstore, heavy on UCR branded apparel. First one I have seen that is branded with Barnes and Noble.

Wi
Review №27

University book store run by Barnes and Noble. In the center of the campus. Not readily accessable to the public. Textbooks and UCR clothing. Other education related merchandise.

pu
Review №28

Disrespectful and uninformed staff and workers. A worker informed me that my books were due 2 weeks from date of purchase. Then I find out the website mislabeled my $60 recommended books as required. So when I try returning the books the manager tells me they were actually due the week BEFORE. The manager only gave me attitude and tells me I should have known the actual due date of books. Never buying books here again. My first and only experience with the UCR bookstore. Very disappointing.

co
Review №29

Great day at UCR took some students. Also checked out the new soccer field

Vo
Review №30

Nice selection of UCR stuffs. Some cool drinks available too.

Be
Review №31

Very rude service. Im a new transfer student who was not aware of the weird line arrangement for the cashier, so I waited at the wrong spot. I said I had been waiting way before the other people while unaware I was at the wrong spot. Was still made to go all the way to the end of the line. I dont feel welcome at this institution at this moment.

Da
Review №32

Great place for all your UCR souvenirs, and they have books there too, LOL

ti
Review №33

UCR is a great great College. My daughter goes here. She wa.ts to be a Doctor who works with cancer patients. Anyhow, the campus, dorms, facilities, staff, teachers, omgosh everything and everyone are awesome here. They have lots of cute places to eat there & even have their own Starbucks & Barnes & Nobles 🤗👌.

K
Review №34

Nicely displayed items and good variety but expect to paid retail price for clothing and stationary items.

Me
Review №35

A one stop shop for most things a college student might need [school supplies, books, snacks, etc.] at an inflated price (as everything on a college campus is). Order your textbooks online as soon as you get your syllabi. Some books will be backordered if you arent quick enough (especially in large classes like chem).

Ap
Review №36

Their housing needs remodeling tore down total rebuild. This UC system ought to be ashamed of how they house their students. Disgusting, despicable for a UC system. However campus is beautiful and located in a very Scenic area in Riverside California

Ja
Review №37

Good stuffs(design-wise). Little expensive(well just the college things ofc college everything overcharges :^) ).

El
Review №38

Riversides got great programs and is part of the University of California program (UC), which sponsers and created the Puente program.

Ro
Review №39

The return policy is ridiculously bad but the store itself is nice

Bl
Review №40

Very clean and helpful staff. Great UC!

An
Review №41

It has what u need if ur willing to give them ur entire life savings for it

is
Review №42

They have all the books you could want! Academic books that is, and many souvenirs!

Ka
Review №43

The bookstore is large and carries the most fun stationary!

He
Review №44

Old, reliable bookstore. Stuff is expensive, but you can get your UCR swag fix 👍🏽

Jo
Review №45

Great school! I was visiting on a school trip and I will definitely look into the school more.

Om
Review №46

They have a great collection of merchandise

Ja
Review №47

Convenient for all UCR students. Blue books especially.

JA
Review №48

A great place to further one education for a better future

Sa
Review №49

Im a Deputy Building Inspector inspecting the roof being installed. I guarantee you will always find dry books here.

Ma
Review №50

The book store offer a lot more than just books. It offers snacks, clothing, comics, notebooks, pencils, water bottles, and items that show off that Tartan Spirit

Ke
Review №51

If you need supplies, this is very convenient.

An
Review №52

UC Riverside, best UC!

Ti
Review №53

Great customer service and selection of products.

Je
Review №54

Friendly environment and good customer service

Ju
Review №55

Great place to get materials for class. Best thing is they price match!

Yi
Review №56

I like its splendid campus and nice people

St
Review №57

Pricey, and the selection is strange. Staff is usually pretty friendly though.

Lu
Review №58

Absolute garbage service. I bought a book online on the ucr website, only to find that the book that i bought was an international textbook. I then contacted the bookstore and talked to the employee, whom which told me she will contact the higher ups to talk about refunding. She never called back. Weeks pass and i decided to take the initiative. I head over to the bookstore and asked the bookstore employee second to the manager about my situation. She then tells me in a rude manner that what im telling her is a lie. She then tells me that ucr bookstore does not sell international textbooks. I then try to reason with her that ucr did in fact sell me a international textbook. She interruptes me during my explanation and tells me to calm down and that she has a lot to look into with 4 windows opened about my profile. I cannot believe the service that i receive at this school. She refuses to listen to my explanation and is flat out disrespectful.

Ca
Review №59

Overall the people you encounter are nice and friendly but as with everything in life you will always encounter negative people.

Mi
Review №60

Love it here! Great place to learn!

Ro
Review №61

If you can buy it somewhere else, do that. Over 100% mark up on some items.

Ro
Review №62

Good customer service

J
Review №63

Convenient on campus store.

Ro
Review №64

Safe campusBookstores are a rip off!Theyll sell you a book for 200, buy it back for 20 and resell the used book for 150..?!?

Gi
Review №65

Pretty pricey but that is typical of University stores. Convenient and nice atmosphere.

Li
Review №66

Easy to find everything

Ar
Review №67

SOO nice inside this place is awesome

St
Review №68

Great school all the way around, but I am bias, I am an Alumni.

G.
Review №69

Nice campus. Friendly staff

Ra
Review №70

Sweet little store

Ba
Review №71

Share love story

Ri
Review №72

Lines can get really long at the start of each academic quarter. Huge selection of clothes and anything else you could think of: snacks, school supplies, and electronics

Be
Review №73

Great service, but really expensive

gr
Review №74

Everything seems very overpriced!

Na
Review №75

Would not let me return sweatpants I bought yesterday because they “appeared worn.” I told them that all I did was go home and try them on. I bought multiple pieces of clothing from the store, and I just needed to return the sweats because they did not fit. Bad customer service.

Vi
Review №76

Awesome place with awesome professors

Gr
Review №77

Always busier than usual at beginning of quarter but after a few weeks it calms down a lot. They will also match prices for textbooks online.

Ka
Review №78

Bit expensive but good stuff

me
Review №79

Everything lookin on fleek now

Sc
Review №80

Layout is kind of awkward to traverse

Pa
Review №81

Everything is over priced!

me
Review №82

Its has all the materials you need ! A little bit pricey though !

Sa
Review №83

College bookstore so everything is ridiculously overpriced.

ka
Review №84

Great educational facility

Vi
Review №85

Everything you need to survive in academia is here and more. Always look for their sales and discounts

Ja
Review №86

Went to check out my daughters new school!!

Am
Review №87

Great snacks

Th
Review №88

Nice campus

Ca
Review №89

UCR shirts cheaper than online

Da
Review №90

Did not enjoy

Q
Review №91

Beautiful, peaceful place

Gu
Review №92

Great institution

Bo
Review №93

Great school

Ni
Review №94

Parking is crazy but clean

Re
Review №95

Riverside gear was expensive

ch
Review №96

Ok

2m
Review №97

Go on Highlanders

Ch
Review №98

Its ok

Ni
Review №99

Nice...

Jo
Review №100

Love it

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  • Address:900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
  • Site:http://ucr.bncollege.com/
  • Phone:+1 951-827-2665
Categories
  • Book store
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–6PM
  • Thursday:8AM–6PM
  • Friday:8AM–4PM
  • Saturday:10AM–3PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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