Books purchased from the USC Sumter Bookstore are non-returnable unless documentation showing proof of withdrawal or class drop is provided before the university’s add/drop deadline (typically within 5 days after classes begin).

Refunds will only be given under the following conditions:

• The student officially dropped the course or withdrew from school
• The original receipt, Student ID, and drop slip are provided
• New books must be in mint condition
• Shrink wrap must remain unopened
• E-books and access codes must not be opened or used
• Books must not contain pen writing

Refunds will not be issued because:

• A student no longer wants the book
• The book was purchased elsewhere
• The student borrowed a book from another source

Books with markings or damage may only qualify for used book value.

Any book containing an access code may not be returned if:

• The shrink wrap has been opened
• The access code has been used

E-books and digital course materials are non-refundable once accessed or opened.

After the return/exchange deadline has passed:

• All textbook and course material sales are final
• No exceptions will be made

The following items are non-refundable and non-returnable:

• Graduation regalia once opened
• Graduation stoles
• Course access codes
• Diploma frames
• Batteries
• Hygiene products
• Calculators
• Dissection kits
• Goggles
• Dated merchandise
• Test materials (including blue books)
• Nursing kits
• Nursing checklists

Merchandise may be returned within two weeks of purchase with a receipt and must be in original condition.

Merchandise purchased after two weeks is non-returnable.