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NOVA Alexandria Campus Bookstore & Cafe
3301 Netherton Dr Room 148, Alexandria, VA 22311, United States
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NOVA Alexandria Campus Bookstore & Cafe

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Review №1

Everything is nice about this college. Great selection of books and school supplies, a bit expensive but good quality.

Ho
Review №2

Was looking for a t-shirt as my daughter graduated from there a few years ago. Had limited choices for XL sizes. The people there were friendly and helpful.

NC
Review №3

This campus is awesome... plenty of space and kind stuff

Sa
Review №4

Ok..dont follow the signs for the bookstore, you will have to walk a crazy amount, go to upper lot and walk thru to the bookstore building. Lady on phone had me either parking in handicap spot and tredging up massive steps or walking up thru the trees in a thunderstorm. I called, she shouldve led with that, like seriously, you did NOT get to work this way. Oh! Be careful if its raining the entrance is a HUGE puddle!! I will say once I finally got there the people at the online book orders....VERY nice and knowledgeable!!! Not a lot of t-shirts or stuff like that if thats what youre looking for

Ne
Review №5

Textbook attendants were extremely rude for no reason. If I’m paying hundreds of dollars for a textbook, especially at your store, I’d expect better customer service. This is unacceptable.

Br
Review №6

Very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Who truly care about what it means to have a local bookstore. Theyre able to order any book you like and offer a small but wide range of books at the store.

An
Review №7

I am extremely disappointed in the service I received this past Monday. The website stated that bookstore hours would be adjusted due to fall rush and would be from 9AM-7PM Monday through Thursday. When I arrived at the bookstore at 5:50 PM, I and another student were completely ignored by THREE workers for almost 30 minutes! One worker even put a piece of paper beside her face to try and cover her face so she wouldn’t be seen. At 6:20 a worker named Michelle finally came to the door, despite me showing her the Alexandria websites hours, she wanted to go back and forth and tried to be combative with me. Finally, I was able to receive my books. It is now Wednesday and I have yet to receive an update on one book that is “back ordered”. Assignments are due Sunday! When checking the status of my order and also sending an email AND calling throughout the day, I have yet to get a response. I am EXTREMELY disappointed in the distastefulness of the workers and the lack of customer service. I expect better service from a school that I do pay money to attend.

Di
Review №8

They are pretty much equipped with supplies and snacks.

Ma
Review №9

Nice campus.

Ni
Review №10

Natalie and Michelle went above and beyond to help me and ensure I receive the information and details required for my order. I was feeling panicked and the but my concerns at ease. True professionals... and truly an asset to the NVCC Alexandria/NVCC ONLINE Bookstore

Li
Review №11

Natalie Garcia Franke went over and above assisting me with purchasing my books for the Fall 2020 semester. She responded to all on my emails efficiently and quickly and provided me with all the information I needed during a very busy time just a few days before the start of the semester. Thank you!

sa
Review №12

Visited for COVID vaccination.

Jo
Review №13

The parking here is HORRIBLE. you have to walk for blocks to get near it HOWEVER theres 20 handicap spots THAT ARE NEVER USED to get near it.

Ly
Review №14

Google maps will have you lost. I would suggest calling to get an exact location.

Fa
Review №15

It’s my first semester in college and I had no idea how to get the books. I went to the main cashier and asked about the book. She just pointed at other lady and said “she would help you”. That was fine until now. And then when I went to the lady. She didn’t greet me or anything but instead asked me what book I need. When I said you have this book she just went and got the book. And when again I asked if you have the packet she goes like “I thought you only needed one” Umm excuse me that’s not the right way to talk to the customers. I didn’t say anything but when we came back to the main cashier and told her about the other lady’s attitude, she stayed quite and made this face and gave us our books and said have a great day without even apologizing for it?????? I means that is so disrespectful. And if there is anything or place I can go and file a complaint, please let me know guys. Worse experience I’ve ever had with anyone in my life.

Na
Review №16

This bookstore is great because of who is in charge. The manager and assistant manager at this store do all they can to make sure you get the help you need, make sure books-even though they get blamed for issues that arent their fault-get ordered, sent out and returned in a reasonable amount of time and items are stocked. They are kind and compassionate and that rubs off on the other workers in the store. The staff get yelled at and cursed out especially during busy times but they just let it roll off of them and continue to smile and THAT is TRUE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! Despite the fact that the store was ripped off of space, they make it work for everyone. Keep up the good work!

Da
Review №17

For what seemed like a month, I was trying to use my extra financial aid to order my books online from the bookstore and I was having trouble with my orders being cancelled. I finally got the chance to talk to NATALIE, the Operations Manager, and she came through in the CLUTCH!!My last day to order these books with my financial aid was tomorrow, but she asked me to make another online order purchase. Once I finished completing the order, she saw my order, and expedited it right then and there. So I will be extremely pleased and happy to see my books arrive at my door tomorrow!! And its all thanks to NATALIE and NOVA Bookstore!!

Li
Review №18

Nice collection of books.friendly staff.

re
Review №19

Love this campus. They have a great library and a computer room to do homework.

To
Review №20

The bookstore takes care of business. Very well organized and stocked, and they handle some crazy lines with skill. Every experience has been positive. Today, Keith (a manager I think) saved me an assload of money on a calculus book by pulling some information from their computer system and getting me the best price. I wasnt expecting that at all.

Fe
Review №21

A bit confusing to navigate this campus and to find everything but not bad. Everyone was helpful and I was able to get what I needed without issues.

Te
Review №22

THE WORST BOOK STORE IN THE WORLD! I WENT IN WITH MY TWO CLASS SCHEDULES TO GET TWO BOOKS AND COME TO FIND OUT THEY GAVE ME THE WRONG BOOK FOR ONE OF THE CLASSES. GRANTED PEOPLE MAKE MISTAKES, I GET THAT BUT WHEN I CALL YOU OUT ON IT AND ASK WHAT THE PROCESS IS TO GET THE CORRECT BOOK SO THAT I DONT FALL BEHIND IN CLASS YOU TELL ME TO TAKE A PICTURE OF THE RECEIPT AND EMAIL IT TO YOU AND YOU WILL GET IT TAKEN CARE OF. BS!!!!!! I FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS AND GET A REPLY STATING THAT THERE IS A MONEY DIFFERENCE WHICH IS FINE BUT FACT REMAINS YOU MESSED UP NOT ME AND I DONT HAVE TIME TO WAIT UNTIL THE WRONG BOOK GETS RETURNED TO YOU ALL GET THE REFUND FOR THAT BOOK, PAY THE DIFFERENCE, AND THEN WAIT FOR THE CORRECT BOOK TO SHIP TO ME PROBABLY AT ANOTHER COST BECAUSE I CANNOT MAKE IT BACK TO THE ALEXANDRIA BOOKSTORE AGAIN TO PICK IT UP!!!!!!! ALL I CAN SAY IS RIDICULOUS AND ALL A GIRL IS TRYING TO DO IS GET HER EDUCATION

Be
Review №23

Alright campus bookstore. I just wish the environment in there would be more uplifting. The student employees attitudes kill the college experience in there. I personally work restaurant and I never ever look down or miserable when I work. But other than that, its got a starbucks attached to it and has seating right outside inside the building. Ii is located in the Arts building of Nova

Ja
Review №24

Professors are top notch: professional, knowledgeable, and caring. Plenty of student parking. Buildings are well-maintained. Administration seems confused... students have to double check facts around registration issues.

Cu
Review №25

Friendly staff

Se
Review №26

Well organized and Reasonable price. Highly recommended

Li
Review №27

Books sell at a fair price but the café is a little overpriced. Good customer service.

Ai
Review №28

The lay out of this place couldnt be worse, it assumes prior knowledge of the campus and if you dont have it get ready to circle nine thousand times.

La
Review №29

This school provides excellent educational programs for younger and older students.

Ja
Review №30

Great place to start your college career!

Mo
Review №31

It was kind of hard to find but the staff was nice and helpful once I did find it.

Jo
Review №32

Was in and out in a couple of minutes. Google maps doesnt give the right directions but its was easy enough to find. If theres anything to complain about its students who go there and get in the way while youre trying to get your books.

Br
Review №33

They overcharge the students. Its a shame. They only buy back very few books. Buy your books online!

Lu
Review №34

Very organized, clean and helpful staff.

Na
Review №35

I love the cashiers at the Starbucks register, but the cashiers at the supplies register can be kind of rude and dont pay attention to who may be in their line

Di
Review №36

The lobby is very good and comfortable.

Wy
Review №37

Horrible customer service. Every experience that I had with them is them a sour face,not wanting to help and dont treated you with any manners. Even the manager is very rude.

Be
Review №38

What youd expect. Quick and easy service

Ri
Review №39

Its a great place to get supplys and food

El
Review №40

They always have my books

Sh
Review №41

Just for the next person looking for the bookstore its up the hill and to the building on the left. What should have taken me 20 minutes to get a book took me an hour and a half.

kw
Review №42

One of the best book stores in the world.

Mi
Review №43

Its all good and easy for students

Se
Review №44

Pluses and minuses. Went to go pick up an online order a worker couldnt find it and I had to wait longer for another worker to find it.

da
Review №45

Best liberal arts department in NOVA

ca
Review №46

Very helpful stqff

Sh
Review №47

Everything is expensive does make sense if the store is to hell students or to increase their suffering.

mu
Review №48

Nice customer service

Tu
Review №49

Bookstores are necessary for the overpriced college textbook market.

S
Review №50

Its over priced and the lines are super long with only one cashier who takes her time

Qu
Review №51

I only ever came here for snacks while I was taking a night class, but prices seemed really high for so-so snacks.

K.
Review №52

The parking was nice on the weekend.

Re
Review №53

Best college choice

Pa
Review №54

Overpriced, but well organised

Ko
Review №55

I AM AM ALUMNI

Ke
Review №56

Only option on campus

Ta
Review №57

Staff are nice.

Za
Review №58

Friendly employees.

yo
Review №59

Great

Ra
Review №60

Prices are much higher than amazon and the other bookstores

Is
Review №61

Great service

Ma
Review №62

Good but a little expensive

Pr
Review №63

Great school

ro
Review №64

Unhelpful, uninformec

Da
Review №65

Its a bookstore...

Ma
Review №66

Too far from parking

Ch
Review №67

Mind

Ka
Review №68

Lots of resources

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  • Address:3301 Netherton Dr Room 148, Alexandria, VA 22311, United States
  • Site:http://nvcc.bncollege.com/
  • Phone:+1 703-671-0043
Categories
  • Book store
  • Cafe
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–4PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–4PM
  • Thursday:9AM–4PM
  • Friday:9AM–2PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible elevator:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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