Bookstore operations transition underway
Graduation apparel info and transition dates
MSUM has entered into a contract with Follett to operate the MSUM bookstore. Follett was selected after the RFP process reviewed all vendor presentations and evaluated their respective services. Follett also services the bookstores at Bemidji State, MSU Mankato and St. Cloud State.
The MSUM transition will occur in three phases to ensure a smooth process for all faculty, staff and students throughout the remainder of the academic year.
- Graduation materials are currently available for pickup in the bookstore. They will be moved to MacLean 181 on Nov. 29, prior to the store closing for Follett’s inventory. Students will then pick up from that location going forward, as graduation materials will not be included in the Follett inventory.
- Blue Books are also available now in the bookstore. We will move some over to 181 for the three days that the store will be closed so students have access to them if needed.
- Rental returns are due on Dec. 22, 2023.
Below are key transition dates:
- Nov. 30 and Dec 1: The bookstore will be closed for inventory, equipment transition, and system testing.
- Dec. 4: The bookstore reopens under Follett management.
- January 2024: Back-to-school open house
- February-May, 2023: Phase 2 – Textbook and supplies ordering transition
- August 2023: Phase 3 – Grand reopening
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