Nov 02, 2024  
2024-2025 Student Handbook 
    
2024-2025 Student Handbook

Books and Supplies


Campus Bookstore

Hours

  • Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday Closed
  • Summer hours are subject to change.

Contact Us

The bookstore stocks all required textbooks for classes offered through Western Iowa Tech. The bookstore stocks many supplies necessary for classes, along with clothing, gift items, and cards. To find the books required for your courses, check the Books card on mywitcc.

Payment for bookstore merchandise is due at the time of the purchase. Accepted methods of payment are cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. We do not accept personal charges for merchandise. Students sponsored by an agency (JTP, Rehab, Promise Jobs, etc.) must have a written authorization from the agency before charges can be processed. Students receiving federal grants can charge against the balance remaining after tuition and fees. Sponsored students and students with federal grants can begin charging two weeks before the semester begins and up to three weeks after the first day of class.

The WITCC Bookstore is located in the Robert H. Kiser Building, across the hall from Safety and IT Helpdesk The nearest entrance is parking lot 1, Turn left as you enter entrance 1.  Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is willing to help you with any questions you may have. If you need something you don’t find here - just ask us!

Students attending classes in Cherokee or Denison may purchase their books at the branch campus bookstores.

Students can also order their books online at bookstore.witcc.edu. The books may be purchased with MasterCard, Visa, and Discover credit cards. The books may be sent to the student’s home for a small shipping fee or may be picked up at the Bookstore at the Sioux City main campus.

Book Return Policy

  • You MUST have your receipt for any returns.
  • Fall and Spring Semesters: Textbooks must be returned within two weeks from the start of class for a full refund.
    • Summer Semester: Textbooks must be returned within one week from the start of class for a full refund.
    • Winter Interim: Textbooks must be returned within one day from the start of class for a full refund.
  • Textbooks must be in the same condition as when purchased for full refund.
  • Books CANNOT be returned if written in or highlighted.
  • Books with shrink wrap CANNOT be returned if removed from wrap.
  • Clothing must be returned within one week of the dated receipt and in new condition. Supplies cannot be returned.
  • Defective products should be returned immediately for refund or exchange.
  • Used book buyback: A “Used Book Buyback” is held everyday during each semester. Dates and times will be posted at all locations. Books are purchased for a “used book” wholesaler. Prices are based on national demands and resale value. Not all books are bought back.