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FAQ — Where can I purchase textbooks & software?
Textbooks
Online classes require the same textbooks as the face-to-face versions of the courses. Books and other supplemental materials are available at the WCCC Bookstore in Founders Hall on the Youngwood campus.
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Students can purchase these in person or have them delivered to one of the campus education centers. Call the Bookstore directly at 724.925.4174 to make arrangements or use the toll free number 1.800.262.2103 and ask for extension 4174.
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Students have the option to order books from the WCCC Bookstore and have them shipped via UPS. This will require the use of a major credit card.
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Students may order books from a variety of online sources. Some examples are www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, www.ecampus.com, www.classbook.com, www.allbookstores.com, www.mbsdirect.com, and www.studentmarket.com.
If ordering from a source other than the WCCC Bookstore, MAKE SURE that you order the correct edition and/or bundle. Books often come with supplemental materials such as CD's, DVD's, and/or other lab manuals. Call or visit the WCCC Bookstore to get ISBN numbers and other pertinent information regarding the materials for each class.
Books purchased from other sources may be the wrong edition, may not include ALL class materials, OR arrive late.
USED BOOKS: Should you wish to buy used texts or to sell back textbooks, you may do so through the WCCC Student Government Association (SGA) Used Book Sale. This takes place during the first week of the fall and spring semesters at the Youngwood Campus. For additional information, call 724.925.4000 or 724.836.1600 and ask for "Used Book Sale." Some of the online book stores noted above also buy back used textbooks.
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Software
There are many places to purchase software: brick & mortar stores; online; and the WCCC Bookstore. As a student, you should be aware that many software makers offer a reduced price to students and teachers. This is referred to as Academic Pricing.
Is usually less expensive to purchase software "bundled" in a suite with other software instead of buying it separately. For example, Microsoft offers a suite called Standard that includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This can be found in stores and online in the Academic Pricing version as "Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition." The Professional suite includes Access. Here are a few places to look for software.
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WCCC Bookstore, 724.925.4174
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Walmart, Target, CompUSA, BestBuy, Circuit City, etc.
WCCC does not endorse any third party supplier. This list is provided as a starting place for students looking for software.
Some of your files for online courses may be in the form of a PDF document. Adobe makes free software available for viewing and printing these files. Go to http://www.adobe.com for more information.
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