UMW Bookstore Changes Coming this May 2026

A Book Company, LLC, which operates as eCampus.com, has been selected as the new UMW bookstore contractor, set to begin operations this summer 2026. This award follows a request for proposals that garnered several national vendors with expertise in online spirt shops and brick-and-mortar stores.

During the transition, the on-campus store will close briefly from May 10 – May 26, 2026 for updates and will re-open as a spirit shop and hub for UMW gear and supplies. A refreshed collection of UMW merchandise in a variety of designs, styles and price points will be available in the on-site and online campus stores.

Summer course materials will be available for students to purchase through the eCampus online store on or before May 10, 2026. With this transition, textbooks and course materials will only be available to order online with several delivery options, including two-day free shipping to the on-campus store.

Faculty will continue enter course material adoptions via Barnes & Noble’s Adoption & Insights Portal for Summer and Fall 2026 through May 9, 2026. After May 9, fall course material adoptions will be emailed to an eCampus course materials specialist (with further details to follow).

Mark your calendars now for the first opportunity for brand-new Mary Wash merchandise, and look for additional updates specific to your areas as we roll out key functions and online options.

Thank you to the many committee members who joined in the thoughtful, months-long review process for this campus retail solution.

If you have questions about the bookstore transition, please contact Director of Business Services Kathy Sandor at kunderwo@umw.edu.