Departments

UBC Bookstore aims to work closely with all departments across campus, providing you with the best value and service. The Bookstore is owned and operated by UBC and revenue generated by the store is re-invested on campus. Information guides and payment options below. Contact information. Locations and opening hours.

Online ordering - Want to buy something from us, but you cannot make it to the Bookstore? We will deliver free across campus (except Residence Halls). Just choose the option at checkout.

NO HST for departments on (using JVs or Purchase Cards):

NO HST and price matching for departments on:

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Benefits:

  • Lowest price guarantee  and no minimum order on departmental purchases
  • Free next day delivery on online orders placed by 4pm and flexible, convenient returns
  • Sustainable: 12,000 sustainable products with ECO easy items highlighted
  • No hidden surcharges or fees
  • Friendly, knowledgeable and excellent customer service
  • Seeing the money you spend re-invested on campus and buying local.

In 2009/10, UBC Bookstore returned a $1.6 million dividend to UBC. The more you buy on campus, the more UBC Bookstore’s purchasing volume can provide students with lower prices for their stationery and other consumables.

Additional information:

Payment options:

There are three methods of payment for UBC departments and faculties:

1. UBC Purchase Card (P-card)

A corporate Visa card issued by Supply Management. Each authorized user is issued a card.

If using a P-card, you will receive a price reduction. Savings =3.42%

2. UBC Bookstore Open Account

One Journal Voucher (JV) number that is used for all departmental purchases throughout the year. Users can add or delete designated signers at any time.

Your Open Account must be renewed every year by March 31. If you are an Open Account customer, no HST will show up on your bill. Savings = 3.42%

New Open Account form

Existing Open Account update form

3. Journal Voucher for a single transaction

Free JV forms GA400 available from the UBC Bookstore's departmental sales desk located in the stationery department. If you are an JV customer, no HST will show up on your bill. Savings = 3.42%.

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