Mission Statement

The Hawk Bookstore sells new and used textbooks at a price designed to cover the costs of operating the bookstore and meeting all other required financial obligations. This price includes all expenses associated with bookstore operations and personnel. We are 100% nonprofit.

Ordering Online

Submit your order securely to us via this web site. Please remember that the total charged to your credit card may be adjusted based on inventory quantities of new and used books at the time your order is processed.  Visit us again after you have placed your order to view your order history. You can even choose to pick up your order in the store at no additional cost.  Instructions for placing your order can be found by clicking on this link:  How to Order

Textbook Packages

Many textbooks come from the publisher in a packaged set with other items, such as a CD, an internet access code, or workbook. Both the package and the individual items will be available on the website. Please make your selection carefully, and call the bookstore at (714) 628-4736 if you need assistance. If you order the package AND the individual components, we will ship you the least expensive combination.

Textbook Rental Agreement - Summer '23

1. I am renting and am in receipt of the rental book(s) shown on the receipt. I understand that the return policies of the store also apply to rental items. I acknowledge that the book, whether new or used, is in good condition.

2. I will return the book to the Bookstore no later than closing time on the due date. Summer rental books are due August 7. If I ship the book, it must be received at the Bookstore no later than closing time on the due date, shipping prepaid.  Any other return will be rejected.

3. I will return the book in good salable condition as determined by the Bookstore. All CDs and other component parts included with this book must be present and in salable condition as determined by the store upon return. Very limited highlighting and writing are acceptable.

4. I am responsible for risk of loss from any cause, including theft, lost item(s), or return in unsalable condition, such as damage caused by liquids (rain, snow, coffee, juice, etc.), fire (scorched), chemical spills, tooth marks (rodents, pets, etc.), missing component parts, and spine damage.

5. If I am late or if I fail to return the book, I will pay the Bookstore the full retail price of the book plus sales tax.  I authorize the Bookstore to withdraw/charge the same debit/credit card account that was left as the deposit account to make this payment.

6. I will not exceed the limit or cancel the credit or debit card used to secure this rental until all the rented materials are either returned to the Bookstore or the fees indicated above are paid in full.

Shipping Choices

USPS Priority Shipping home delivery is $10.00 for the first item, and $2.00 for each additional item. You will receive your order in 1-3 days.  Signatures are not required for USPS Priority Shipping, so the driver will leave the package if you are not at home. If you want to specify a location for the package to be left, please add this under "Special Shipping Instructions."

Out of State Shipping is $15 for the first item, and $2.00 for each additional item.

In-Store Pickup Next Business Day is free of charge. You will know your order is ready when you receive a "Processing Completed" email from the bookstore.  Bring your photo ID and web order number to the Hawk Bookstore pickup window. You can also check your order status by logging into your account on this website. Call (714) 628-4735 for current store hours.

Returns

All textbooks must be accompanied by a student ID and a web order invoice/packing slip from the Hawk Bookstore. Refunds are given only at the campus where you bought your books.  Please note:  Banks may take 14-30 days to post debit/credit card refunds to your account.

Summer refund last day - Session 1: June 15, 2023 & Session 2: July 13, 2023. Refunds are subject to a restocking fee.  All sales after the refund deadline are considered final.  No refunds during any finals week.

Packaged or shrink-wrapped textbooks will be refunded for the full amount if unopened. Access codes cannot be refunded if opened.  Damaged or soiled books will be refunded at the used book price (75% of the new price).  New study guides, workbooks, and lab manuals must be in resalable and brand new condition; no markings, folds, creases, scratches, or water damage.  All refunds are subject to a restocking fee.

Used books must be in resalable condition.

SCC insignia and all merchandise purchased through the website will be a final sale for the time being. No refunds or exchanges at this time.

Security

Secure Online Ordering
We have gone to great lengths to protect the security and validity of your credit card transaction. Our order forms are encrypted by our secure server to guarantee that the information can be read by us only. It will appear as indecipherable gibberish if the data is intercepted by an unauthorized source. We use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) - to guard information. SSL is the industry standard for online security.  Before a business can use SSL, it must be certified by an independent authority. This trusted third party will determine if the business is legitimate. Symantec, one of the largest such companies in the world, certified us.

To View a Website's Credentials:
Click the closed padlock in a browser window
Click the trust mark (such as a Norton Secured Seal)
Look in the green address bar triggered by an Extended Validation (EV) SSL