Eastern Michigan University Names eCampus.com as Official Online Bookstore Partner

New partnership to launch Fall 2025, delivering enhanced affordability, convenience, and support for students and faculty.

LEXINGTON, Ky., July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Michigan University (EMU) has announced a new partnership with eCampus.com, naming the company as the university's official online bookstore beginning in the Fall 2025 semester. The collaboration is designed to enhance the student and faculty experience by streamlining access to required course materials while improving affordability and convenience.

Located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, EMU serves nearly 13,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral, and certificate programs. The decision to partner with eCampus.com reflects the university's commitment to supporting student success through innovative academic solutions. eCampus.com was selected for its proven experience in the edtech space and its ability to deliver high-quality, affordable course materials through a user-friendly online platform.

Through a customized online storefront, EMU students will gain immediate access to professor-assigned textbooks and digital resources via a single sign-on process. They will be able to choose from a variety of cost-saving options including new, used, rental, and digital formats. A dedicated Marketplace will further expand affordability by offering competitively priced materials from third-party sellers. With the added value of a price match guarantee, free shipping to campus, dedicated customer support, and easy returns accepted up to 30 days after the start of classes, students will benefit from a flexible and reliable system tailored to both academic and financial needs.

Faculty at EMU will also experience significant advantages through the partnership. The eCampus.com FAST adoption platform will serve as a centralized hub for researching and selecting course materials from a catalog of more than 10 million titles. Faculty will have the ability to compare prices, track adoption history, make real-time updates, request desk copies, and create custom materials—all from within one system. Additionally, the platform's student readiness dashboard offers real-time insights into purchasing behavior, helping instructors better support their classes.

To ensure a smooth transition, eCampus.com will provide EMU faculty with dedicated account management, personalized faculty training, and ongoing support. University leadership will also have access to robust analytics tools designed to inform decisions at both the departmental and institutional levels.

"We're excited to welcome eCampus.com to EMU's campus," said Walter Kraft, vice president of communications at EMU. "Having a bookstore with a national presence and reputation such as eCampus.com will bring great benefits and ease of service to our students and faculty. We look forward to how eCampus.com will enhance the book selection and purchasing experience."

This partnership highlights EMU's ongoing commitment to delivering a seamless and modern academic experience, emphasizing the importance of innovation in education while ensuring that both students and faculty are fully equipped with the tools, resources, and support necessary to thrive in today's learning environment.

"At eCampus.com, we're committed to empowering students by making educational resources more accessible," said Matt Montgomery, President and CEO of eCampus.com. "Through this partnership with Eastern Michigan University, we're delivering an easy-to-use solution that ensures students have access to the right course materials—eliminating confusion, delays, and unexpected costs."

About Eastern Michigan University

Founded in 1849, EMU is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves nearly 13,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and its graduate school. National publications regularly recognize EMU for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. Visit the University's rankings and points of pride websites to learn more. For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit the University's website. To stay up to date on University news, activities and announcements, visit EMU Today.

About eCampus.com

eCampus.com is a premier online retailer of textbooks and digital course materials. Consistently exceeding industry standards, eCampus.com's mission is to provide the easiest, fastest, and most affordable way for K-12 and higher education students to buy, rent, or sell textbooks and digital content. Founded on July 2, 1999, eCampus.com reshaped the textbook industry by taking the traditional college bookstore online. Remaining an edtech leader in future-proof course material solutions, eCampus.com serves over 400 schools, colleges, and universities. Their comprehensive course material solutions suite includes full-service online bookstores, inclusive access and equitable access programs, and expert campus store operations and management. Through products that simplify the adoption, management, and procurement of course materials, eCampus.com propels student success by delivering the right course materials, at the right time, and the right price. Learn more at ecampus.com and ecampushighered.com.

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