Mountain Lion shipping

Shipping Rates

Starting in the Fall 2023 term, course material orders will be done via the Akademos Portal.

The UCCS Bookstore utilizes a flat rate shipping model. You will pay the following shipping amount, per order, based on these selections:

Shipping Options:

• In-Store Pick-Up: FREE.
• On Campus Housing: FREE
• 3-5 Day Delivery Out of State: $10.95 UPS Ground Out of Colorado (FREE WHEN ORDER TOTAL IS OVER $175.00) Graduation frames are $20 to ship regardless.
• 2 Day Delivery: $39.95 (Not available for orders shipped in Colorado)
• 1 Day Delivery: $79.95 (Not available for orders shipped in Colorado)

Once you place an order, we will authorize the credit card and verify the shipping address. After these checks are complete, we will process the order according to the service level chosen (see detailed information below). If for any reason the order does not pass the aforementioned checks, we will contact you to correct any necessary information. The UCCS Bookstore reserves the right to hold any order suspected of fraud.

If you have any shipping carrier restrictions or preferences, please either contact us after placing your order, or leave a note in the "Order Note" section, located at the bottom of the shopping cart.

Free shipping does not apply to oversized items, as indicated on those product pages. Shipping does not occur on Saturday, Sunday, or University holidays - these are not considered business days. Processing time will begin for these orders on the next business day.

In-Store Pick Up

Orders placed Monday-Friday will be ready for pick-up within 24 hours. Orders placed on Saturday or Sunday will be ready for pick-up on the 24 hours from first business day.

You will receive an email when your order is ready for pick-up. Please have the order number ready when coming to the store to pick up your order.

If we are unable to fulfill your complete order at once, we will pull your items as they become available.

If you do not pick up your order within 30 days of email notification we will issue a refund minus a 25% restocking fee.

On Campus Housing Delivery

Orders will be delivered in 1-2 business days from the date ordered. Please note: Saturday, Sunday, and University holidays are NOT considered shipping business days. This is for only on campus housing this does not include any surrounding off campus student housing.

Items will be delivered to Housing front desks.

3-5 Day Delivery

Orders will be delivered in 3-5 business days from the date ordered. Please note: Saturday, Sunday, and University holidays are NOT considered shipping business days.

2 Day Delivery

Orders placed Monday-Friday before 12:00 PM will be delivered in 2 business days. Orders placed after 12:00 PM will be delivered in 3 business days.

Please note: Saturday, Sunday, and University holidays are NOT considered shipping business days. Two-day delivery is NOT guaranteed for PO boxes. Please use a valid street address to ensure two-day delivery. We do not offer 2 Day Delivery for orders being shipped within the state of Colorado.

1 Day Delivery

Orders placed Monday-Friday before 12:00 PM will be delivered the next business day. Orders placed after 12:00 PM will be delivered in 2 business days.

Please note: Please note: Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays are NOT considered a shipping business days. Orders placed anytime on Saturday, Sunday, or Holidays will be shipped on the following business day. One-day delivery is NOT guaranteed for PO boxes. Please use a valid street address to ensure one-day delivery. We do not offer 1 Day Delivery for orders being shipped within the state of Colorado.

APO Orders

Pricing varies and time varies on these orders, please follow the information here.

Partial Orders

If we are unable to fulfill your complete order at once, we will ship your items as they become available. You will not be charged multiple shipping charges.

Refunds on Shipping Charges

Shipping is refundable only if the wrong merchandise resulted from an error by the UCCS Bookstore. If you made a mistake or have changed your mind, you will have to pay for all shipping charges when returning or exchanging an item. Return policy timeframe begins upon shipment of order or availability for pick-up. A printed copy of the receipt, a brief explanation stating the reason for the return, and the merchandise in its original, unopened condition must accompany all exchanges or returns. Please include your contact information and order number with all returns and ship to:

Heavy or Oversize Items

Shipping rates and delivery times vary for some products. Items requiring special shipping are noted as such within their individual descriptions.

International Ordering

We are only able to ship within the US currently. We apologize for any inconvenience, and are working toward offering more international ordering on our site in the near future.

Please include your Order number, Name, and Student ID number on all returns and ship to: