Enhancing Student Experience: SUNY Brockport Teams Up with eCampus.com for New Campus Bookstore

SUNY Brockport Partners with eCampus.com

In a move poised to significantly enhance the student experience, SUNY Brockport has announced its partnership with eCampus.com, a premier online retailer of course materials. This collaboration will culminate in the launch of a campus store and a fully integrated online bookstore set to open in the summer of 2025. With this initiative, SUNY Brockport aims to deliver affordable and convenient access to necessary course materials while elevating its campus retail operations.

A New Era for Course Materials

As part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, SUNY Brockport joins five other institutions within the system that have already selected eCampus.com as their course materials provider. However, Brockport is distinct in that it will also integrate their campus store management with this partnership. This decision was reached following a thorough evaluation process, confirming that eCampus.com aligns best with Brockport's mission to enhance the experiences of both students and faculty members.

The new bookstore will allow students to access a diverse range of materials, including new, used, and rental textbooks, as well as digital content. This selection is further complemented by a unique marketplace feature, enabling students to purchase textbooks and resources from third-party sellers at discounted rates. eCampus.com is committed to providing dedicated customer support, available 24/7, to assist students with their inquiries and needs.

Streamlined Ordering for Students

One of the most significant advantages of this partnership is the seamless integration of eCampus.com’s systems with SUNY Brockport’s Student Information System, known as Banner. This integration creates a more tailored ordering process for students using Single Sign-On (SSO). As students register for classes, they will have the ease of ordering their course materials all in one place, significantly streamlining the process.

Additionally, the initiative will offer free shipping to the physical campus store, allowing students to conveniently pick up their orders on-site. This ensures that all necessary materials are readily available as classes commence, alleviating the stress of last-minute purchases.

Empowering Faculty and Supporting Student Success

Faculty members will benefit from eCampus.com’s intuitive adoption platform that grants them the academic freedom to select the most appropriate content, regardless of publisher or platform. The platform offers crucial adoption metrics and a student readiness dashboard to provide insights into student purchasing behaviors. Utilizing this data, faculty and administrators can make informed decisions aimed at maximizing student success and engagement.

Revitalizing the Campus Store Experience

Eager to leverage eCampus.com's retail expertise, SUNY Brockport’s physical campus store will be redesigned to incorporate expanded SUNY Brockport-branded merchandise upon its reopening in summer 2025. The revamped store will carry a wide assortment of apparel, accessories, and gifts, catering to various budgets. More importantly, the campus store will function as a service center for course materials, facilitating order pickups, rental returns, and buyback events, complemented with on-site customer support.

Bill McNamara, the Executive Director of the Brockport Auxiliary Service Corporation (BASC), expressed enthusiasm about this partnership, noting the benefits of eCampus's model for delivering course materials at competitive prices. He stated, “We look forward to this partnership and to seeing our faculty, staff, alumni, and students proudly sporting SUNY Brockport apparel from our campus store!”

About eCampus.com

eCampus.com has established itself as a leading online retailer dedicated to providing an easier and more affordable way for students to buy, rent, or sell textbooks and digital content. Founded in 1999, the company stands out as an edtech leader, serving over 375 educational institutions and consistently reshaping the textbook industry. With an extensive suite of course material solutions, eCampus.com is committed to propelling student success by delivering the right educational resources at the opportune moment and at competitive prices.

To discover more about eCampus.com and their offerings, visit eCampus.com.

This transformative partnership marks a significant step forward for SUNY Brockport, ensuring that the university continues to prioritize student success through innovative solutions and dedicated support.