Bookstore

Ready for class? Time for some school spirit! Head to the Golden Lion Bookstore, your home for RVCC course materials, apparel, gifts, and more! Purchase books, RVCC clothing, supplies and snacks at this centrally located retailer, in the Lower Level of the College Center. Run by Follett Bookstore Management, the Golden Lion Bookstore sells and rents new books and buys back lightly used textbooks. The Golden Lion bookstore has all of your course material needs, whether they are physical or digital products. Whether you’re shopping in-person or online, the Golden Lion Bookstore has the right gear to manage your year!

The Golden Lion Bookstore

Phone: 908-231-8808
Fax: 908-526-2184
Email: raritanval@bkstr.com

Listing of text books by course and Store Hours click here

Access Books

(eText-- Standalone Access Card for web access for rented textbooks). The Access books are part of a program where course materials are included in a course charge or tuition.

Follett Access Prices – AY 2025-26

Term    Course    Student Cost
Fall 25    ACCT 101    $118.00
Fall 25    ACCT 104    $150.00
Fall 25    ACCT 203    $140.00
Fall 25    ACCT 221    $130.00
Fall 25    ACCT 225    $125.00
Fall 25    BIOL 101    $42.00
Fall 25    BIOL 102    $42.00
Fall 25    BIOL 101H    $42.00
Fall 25    BIOL 111    $108.00
Fall 25    BIOL 124    $35.00
Fall 25    BIOL 125    $35.00
Fall 25    BIOL 133    $158.00
Fall 25    BIOL 221    $158.00
Fall 25    BIOL 142    $60.00
Fall 25    BUSI 114    $118.00
Fall 25    BUSI 161    $88.00
Fall 25    BUSI 191    $123.00
Fall 25    BUSI 240    $44.00
Fall 25    EXSC 142    $76.00
Fall 25    HLTH 150    $103.00
Fall 25    MATH 101    $93.00
Fall 25    MATH 103C    $93.00
Fall 25    MATH 107    $77.00
Fall 25    MATH 108    $77.00
Fall 25    MATH 110    $77.00
Fall 25    MATH 111    $77.00
Fall 25    MATH 112    $77.00
Fall 25    MATH 114H    $77.00
Fall 25    MATH 117H    $77.00
Fall 25    MATH 151    $77.00
Fall 25    MATH 151H    $77.00
Fall 25    MATH 020    $48.00
Fall 25    MATH 020W    $48.00
Fall 25    MATH 030    $48.00
Fall 25    MATH 030R    $48.00
Fall 25 MLTC 110    $95.00
Sprg 26 MLTC 220    $126.00
Sprg 26 MLTC 230    $85.00
Fall 25    MRKT 101    $108.00
Fall 25    MRKT 220    $113.00
Fall 25    MRKT 221    $113.00
Fall 25    PSYC 201    $57.00

Courses with No Textbook Costs (no required textbook purchase)
ANTH 102    Human Origins
ARTS 266    Introduction to Video Production - Aesthetics
BUSI 111    Introduction to Business
BUSI 131    Business Law I
BUSI 132    Business Law II
COMM 115    Organizational and Technical Communication
COMM 150    Writing for the Media
COMM 291    Independent Study/Cooperative Education Digital
CRMJ 101    Introduction to Criminal Justice
EDUC 212    Foundations of Education
EDUC 230    Education Field Experience
ENGL 248    Creative Writing
ENVI 101    Environmental Studies
ENVI 102    Environmental Science & Sustainability
ENVI 105    Foundations of Enviro Success
EXSC 131    Current Health Issues
EXSC 135    Introduction to Weight Training
EXSC 132    Cardiovascular Conditioning
FILM 252    Digital Portfolio Development
FILM 261    Light, Optics, & Lighting
FILM 266    Introduction to Video Production - Aesthetics
FILM 267    Digital Video Production: Narrative & Documentary
FILM 268    Advanced Video Production: Narrative & Documentary
FITN 115    Dynamics of Fitness and Wellness
GDEV 290    Game Design and Development
GEOL 157    Geology
HLTH 109    Pharmacology
HMNS 102    Intro to Social Work & Social Welfare
HMNS 290    Internship in Human Services I
IDMX 114    Interactive Multimedia
IDMX 291    User Interface Programming
IDMX 297    Interface Design Capstone
IDMX 299    Digital Portfolio
IDMX 225    Web Development I
IDMX 268    Web Development II
INFO 101    Information Seeking in Today's World
PHYS 130    Astronomy
SCCS 100    Pathways to College Success
SCIE 101    The Nature of Science
SSCI 101    Technological Literacy Across the Social Sciences

Low-cost courses
These courses require textbooks or homework systems that cost $45 or less (excluding supplies or lab kits). Check the bookstore listing for actual cost. Follett Access book costs are included in a course charge or tuition.

ARTS 106    Foundations of Game Engines
BIOL 101/101H    General Biology I (and Honors)    *Follett Access
BIOL 102/102H    General Biology II (and Honors)    *Follett Access
BIOL 124    Human Anatomy & Physiology I    *Follett Access
BIOL 125    Human Anatomy & Physiology II    *Follett Access
BIOL 150    Plants, Humans & the Environment
BUSI 240    Principles of Finance    *Follett Access
CHEM 103    General Chemistry I
CHEM 104    General Chemistry II
COMM 250    Screenwriting
ENGR 105    Introduction to Engineering
ENVI 201    Environmental Field Study
FILM 278    Advanced Video Editing