Cougar Store
The Cougar Store, on both campuses, carries a variety of gifts and apparel, including sweatshirts, t-shirts, drinkware, and more. We also stock school and select program supplies, goggles and lab coats, pens, calculators, notebooks, binders, backpacks, etc. Be sure to stop in and stock up on Cougar gear today!
Made-to-Order Apparel
Our made-to-order apparel is ordered and paid for completely online, then delivered directly to you or picked up on-campus at either Cougar Store. We offer multiple designs, apparel options and sizes. Simply choose your item, select the design and submit your order!
Textbooks & Course Materials
Our online ordering makes purchasing textbooks easy! Students simply need to log in, select their textbooks and submit their order. Textbooks can be delivered to your home or picked up on-campus at either Cougar Store.
Dell Laptops
Students can purchase various Dell laptops through the online store using financial aid funds. Computers are not available to purchase on-campus in the Cougar Store.
Software Discounts
Students can purchase specific software/programs at a discount online through the College. Software is only available for purchase online through 网赌网站 On The Hub.
Note: Students will need to contact the Cougar Store directly to purchase certain course supplies, e.g. lab coats and goggles.
Textbooks & Course Material Ordering
All 网赌网站 course materials and textbooks can be purchased through the online bookstore - the on-campus Cougar Stores do not carry these materials. Materials and textbooks can be delivered to your home or an on-campus Cougar Store for pickup. Digital access information is delivered directly to your 网赌网站 email.
Online Ordering: In Three Easy Steps!
- Register for Classes - The online bookstore develops a personalized shopping experience for you once you register for classes.
- Personalized Shopping - Once you log in to the online bookstore, you’ll find a personalized page listing your classes, textbook and course materials. You simply make your selection - choose from new, used, ebook or rental options. You also have access to the "marketplace", where other students and third-party vendors sell discounted new and used textbooks. Be sure to order early to avoid delays, for discounts and free shipping!
- Check Out & Track Your Order - Choose home delivery or pick-up on campus at the Cougar Store and complete checkout. Watch your 网赌网站 email for purchase confirmation and access information for digital course materials. Log in to the online bookstore to access digital items within the eLibrary.
Help Guides
Help guides are linked below and Customer Service is available via phone at 855.955.0398 or email.
- How to Place an Order (PDF)
- 网赌网站 Textbook Ordering and Access Guide
- Track Your Order
- Return Process
- Rental Return Guide & Shipping Labels (PDF)
- Sell Textbooks on the Marketplace
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF), FAQ page or Help Videos
- eLibrary & Accessing Digital Content
Textbook Availability
| Semester | Textbooks Available for Purchase |
|---|---|
| Winterim 2025 | December 1, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | December 1, 2025 |
| Summer 2026 | April 8, 2026 |
Download the Winter 2025 Textbook Prices, Spring 2026 Textbook Prices, or Summer 2026 Textbook Prices.
Contact Us
Calmar Campus
Student Center
563.562.3263, ext. 1702
cougarstore@nicc.edu
Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 4 pm
Peosta Campus
Main Building 222
563.562.3263, ext. 1702
cougarstore@nicc.edu
Mon - Thu: 8 am - 3:30 pm, Fri: Closed
Online Bookstore: Akademos by VitalSource
Akademos/Vitalsource
24/7 Support
Website: nicc.textbookx.com/help/
Email: help@vitalsource.com Phone: 855.955.0398