New Online Bookstore Coming to RIT

Starting with the Fall 2022 term, RIT will launch its new virtual bookstore in partnership with Akademos. Selecting and ordering textbooks, other course materials, and supplies will now be completely online and materials will be shipped directly to students. 

The current RIT Barnes & Noble Bookstore @ Park Point will cease operations in June 2022. Starting July 1, you will be able to purchase RIT logoed products and spirit wear at the Digital Den (in Monroe Hall), which will eventually evolve to be the University’s Campus Store. 

Akademos was selected in partnership with the RIT community for its technology-forward application designed to provide students with choices for affordable course materials in a convenient way. For faculty, the adoption process will be intuitive, convenient, and expand their ability to choose between traditional course materials, Open Educational Resources (OER), or other non-traditional materials.

The shift to the online platform resulted from feedback from students and faculty requesting quality materials at the lowest cost delivered in a helpful way. We will be working with each college to provide a variety of virtual and in-person sessions to learn how to use Akademos. In-person and virtual training opportunities for faculty and staff will be available in the coming weeks. Targeted communications with additional information will be sent next week.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance in launching this new student-centered initiative.

Sincerely,
The Bookstore of the Future Team