2023-24 Academic Catalog

Books and Supplies

This is an archived copy of the 2023-24 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit http://catalog.msstate.edu.

The MSU Bookstore is operated on behalf of the University by Barnes & Noble. The store’s primary function is to provide students, faculty and staff with textbooks, general reading and reference books, related supplies, and MSU clothing and gifts. It also has parking available for community and visitor use.

Barnes & Noble at MSU is a 30,000 sq. ft. academic superstore located in the Cullis Wade Depot. The first floor features MSU clothing and gifts, a large selection of general reading books, and a full service Barnes and Noble Café that proudly serves Starbucks coffee and Cheesecake Factory desserts. The second floor stocks all course-required textbooks, trade and Reference books, and a variety of school supplies. The bookstore also carries electronics and accessories in the store and online software packages are available at substantial educational discounts. The bookstore also offers a vast array of eco-friendly merchandise that includes socks, notebooks, filler paper, and totes among others.

Students have the ability to purchase or rent new, used or digital textbooks. Students can visit the bookstore web site at ShopMissState.com to purchase textbooks and imprinted merchandise for delivery or take advantage of our convenient in-store pickup. Students may also access their book list from the MyState portal using the order or reserve textbooks option. The bookstore also offers cash back for textbooks all year long.

The bookstore is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The bookstore extends its hours of operation concurrent with campus activities such as home football games. Please call (662) 325-8361 or visit ShopMissState.com for more information.