Auxiliary and Business Services

Bookstore Transition Updates

George Mason University Announces New Bookstore Partners

In April 2026, George Mason contracts with Rally House and eCampus.com for course materials and apparel, beginning July 1, 2026. As a result of this transition, some course material service operations and apparel options may be affected. For the ongoing transition plan, updates, and FAQs on service changes, please check the Bookstore Transition page for the latest developments.

Two Specialized Partners

George Mason is teaming up with experts in each area to enhance service quality and offerings.

Rally House, official campus apparel store

Rally House at George Mason University will be the official University store for all George Mason-branded apparel and merchandise, sports gear, gifts, and more.

eCampus.com, the University's official course material provider

eCampus, an online bookstore, will be the University’s official provider of course materials.

What to Know Now

Faculty

Coming Soon

Transition Support

A dedicated eCampus account team will guide you through the transition.

Students

Coming Soon

Shop Online

Shop by class schedule through a custom‑branded storefront anytime, anywhere.

New Benefits

Enjoy free-shipping promotions, on‑campus pickup, a 15‑day no‑risk return window, and a price‑match guarantee (even on rentals).

Next Steps

More Emails

Watch for campus‑specific timelines and FAQs.

Faculty Guides

Step-by-step adoption resources coming soon.

Store Refresh

Rally House will share sneak peeks of new apparel, merchandises, and renovated spaces ahead of the official store opening in July.

FAQs

Yes. The Bookstore location will remain unchanged. We are working with our new partners to reimagine the space for a better in-store shopping experience. More updates will come soon in the summer. The store is scheduled to be revealed in the fall for the new academic year.

Yes. You will expect a broader, more diverse merchandise selection from Rally House.

Summer 2026 session  — Continue shopping by class schedule in the current Barnes & Noble portal per their ongoing email communications for early summer sessions.

Fall 2026 Semester  — A new shopping experience will launch later this summer to shop by class schedule through a custom‑branded storefront anytime, anywhere.​ More information will be shared soon. Please check back later for updates.

We are working closely with eCampus to expand options that allow more financial aid to be applied toward course materials. Details on how this will work will be shared ahead of the upcoming term.