The Spring & Summer semesters are right around the corner. 

 

Remote Services & Supports

The Cougars Campus Store team is working to ensure our services and support are readily available to students, faculty and staff in the upcoming semester with alternative delivery. Check this page frequently as services, processes and policy details may change as health and safety guidelines evolve. 

If the information you are seeking is not included on this page, we kindly ask you to review the Campus Store FAQ before emailing us directly at campusstore@mtroyal.ca. Please note that we accept Visa, VisaDebit, Mastercard and campus store gift cards for online payments. We do not accept Debit, Mastercard Debit or AMEX. If you do not have a credit card, please email campusstore@mtroyal.ca so we can help with your order or book an in-person shopping by appointment .

 

OneCard

The MRU OneCard is the official identification card for the Mount Royal University community. You will need to bring your OneCard with you anytime you are on campus to get building access. You do not need a OneCard if you are not coming to campus or to take advantage of any remote services, including those offered by the Cougars Campus Store.

OneCard for new students

To get a OneCard, submit your photo to mru.ca/photo and complete the cardholder agreement form. Be sure to follow the photo guidelines provided under question 3 of the OneCard FAQ . You will receive an email confirmation when your card is ready for pickup. Please allow a minimum of three business days for processing.

OneCard for returning students

If you are a returning student with a OneCard that has an April 2020 expiry, it has been automatically renewed until April 2021. You do not need to come to campus to get a validation sticker and your OneCard will function as usual.

If you are a returning student and your OneCard is lost, stolen or damaged, we can issue a replacement card. There is a $20 fee on replacement cards, payable by Debit, Visa or Mastercard upon pickup. Complete the cardholder agreement form and select the replacement option when prompted. You will receive an email confirmation when your card is ready for pickup. Please allow a minimum of three business days for processing.

OneCard for nursing students

To get a nursing ID, submit your photo to mru.ca/photo and complete the nursing cardholder agreement form. Be sure to follow the photo guidelines provided under question 3 of the OneCard FAQ. You will receive an email confirmation when your card is ready for pickup. Please allow a minimum of three business days for processing. If you need a replacement card, please follow the instructions outlined above.

Visit the OneCard FAQ for all other questions about OneCard or email onecard@mtroyal.ca.  

 

 

Textbooks

To avoid delays, order your textbooks as early as possible! 

 The Spring & Summer booklist will be available soon. Once available, you can use the course list builder to check which textbooks are currently available for purchase. If your texts are available, we encourage you to purchase them in advance. If you decide to purchase your textbooks online, look for the “R” for required and “O” for optional on the booklist. Required texts are mandatory to complete the course and optional books are supplemental, recommended by the instructor.

You can wait until your first class or when you receive the class syllabus to buy your books but remember that you do not need to wait to purchase all your textbooks at once. Kindly note that used textbooks are in high demand and generally sell out quickly. To avoid delays, be sure to select "allow substitutions" when placing your textbook orders online. This means that if you select "used" but we only have new copies, we can still provide you with the book you need.

You may also experience a short delay in downloading eBooks after your credit card is charged. Please allow 24 hours after completing an order before contacting the campus store.

In some cases when using the course list builder, your course may not appear on the booklist in your search results. This is because materials for your course have not yet been selected and it’s best to wait until you receive your course syllabus to find out which materials are required. You can then search  the online booklist based on what’s included in the syllabus. You may also receive a “No Materials Required” notice in your search results which means that no texts are required for this course.

The booklist is updated regularly as we get new text requests from faculty so we encourage you to check it frequently. Be sure to review your list of registered courses and the corresponding booklist to ensure that you are buying the right books. To find your registered course schedule, head to MyMRU. Select the "Register and Pay" tab and then select "My Course Schedule". You can also find your booklist on Blackboard. Note that different sections of the same class may use different books so it’s important to know your section.

If you're having trouble navigating the Course List Builder to find your books, reference our Textbook How-To Guide for tips.

Key dates 

March 8 - Continuing student registration opens. See critical dates for details.

May 3 - First day of Spring semester classes

May 6 - Last day to adjust registration (add/drop) for the Spring 2021 semester with tuition refund (less the non-refundable deposit).

Additional important dates coming soon.

In-person shopping and on-campus pickup

The Campus Store is open for in-person shopping by appointment only.  Appointments can be booked on Eventbrite. You will need your MRU student or employee ID number to book an appointment.

On-campus pickup will remain available by appointment and shipping is available for all orders. Appointment capacity for in-person shopping and on-campus pickup will be limited based on Government of Alberta guidelines.

When you arrive on campus, we recommend parking in Lot 2 (parking is free for the first 30-minutes through the HotSpot app) and proceed to the West Gate entrance. If you do not have a OneCard, use the intercom located on the wall to contact Security. Once they verify your name on the pickup list they will buzz you through. If you have a OneCard, scan your card for access to the building and proceed to the Campus Store.

In-person shopping

Students, faculty and staff will be required to book an appointment to shop in-person. The purpose of booking an appointment is to limit the amount of traffic coming to campus at any one time and alleviate waiting periods. To facilitate this safely, shopping appointments are limited to 30-minutes and available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. The number of appointment slots available will be based on capacity restrictions outlined by the Government of Alberta. We kindly ask that you arrive 15-minutes prior to your scheduled appointment so that you have the full 30-minutes to shop. Please check-in at the front entrance by showing your OneCard or government-issued photo ID upon arrival to verify your appointment time and join the line. You will be required to sanitize your hands and wear a mask when entering the Campus Store.

If you need assistance or are having difficulty finding a specific item during your shopping appointment, please ask a customer service representative for help so that you can checkout within 30-minutes. Customers will not be allowed to try on merchandise as the change rooms will be closed. Please note that only credit and debit transactions will be accepted, no cash at this time. We thank you in advance for your understanding.

Book your in-person shopping appointment now! 

On-campus pickup for online orders

All on-campus pickups take place from the Cougars Campus Store. You must book your pickup appointment online in advance. Pickups take place from the back door of the Campus Store. Look for signage when you arrive at the Campus Store directing you to this entrance.

Free on-campus pickup is listed as a shipping option when placing orders online and is available to all those living in the Calgary area, including all surrounding communities within the Cochrane, Airdrie and Okotoks borders. Here's how it works:

Step 1: When you place your order online and select “on-campus pickup” under shipping options, you will receive an initial email confirming that we’ve received your order. Keep your order number handy because you will need it to select a time slot and to present when you pickup your order on-campus.

Step 2: Once we have fulfilled your order, you will receive a second confirmation email notifying you that your order is ready for pickup. This second confirmation email will include a link to a private Eventbrite page where you will select your pickup time slot. The earliest pickup opportunity will be 12-hours from when you click the Eventbrite link. You will not have access to the link or be able to book a pickup time until you receive this email. You will need your student or employee ID and order number to complete the booking process.

Step 3: You will receive a third confirmation email from Eventbrite with your digital ticket showing your time slot. While you do not need to present your digital ticket upon pickup, you do need to arrive during your selected time slot as your order may not be ready outside of that time slot.

Step 4: When you arrive on campus, please park in Lot 2 near the West Gate entrance. Parking is free for the first 30-minutes through the HotSpot app. View our parking map for the lot location. Enter at the West Gate entrance and use the intercom located on the wall to contact Security if you do not have a OneCard. Once they verify your name on the pickup list they will buzz you through. If you have a OneCard, scan your card for access to the building and proceed to the back door of the Cougars Campus Store on Main Street. A representative will be there with your order. Please have your order number and a piece of government-issued photo ID ready to show the representative upon pickup.

On-campus pickup time slots are limited based on Government of Alberta capacity guidelines.

On-campus pickups are available from the back door of the Campus Store Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Online orders, fulfillment and shipping

Students that prefer to shop online and have their orders shipped can do so. All online orders placed by those living in the Calgary area including all surrounding communities within the Cochrane, Airdrie and Okotoks borders will be shipped at a flat rate of $10.00 (regardless of the purchase amount). If you live outside of the Calgary area we will ship your order, with free shipping on orders over $100 before tax.

Flat shipping rates before GST are as follows:

Canada: $10.00 CAD
USA: $14.95 CAD (applicable on all orders)
International: $19.95 CAD (applicable on all orders)

Order fulfillment time varies depending on availability of supplies and quantity of orders. Orders will be processed between 2 and 3 business days depending on volume. You will receive an email confirmation when your order is ready to ship. Please allow up to one week (seven business days) from order date to the order arriving at your doorstep.

Returns

You do not need to book an appointment to make a return but please look for signage when you arrive at the Campus Store to find the correct entrance for returns. If you would like to shop for items and make a return at the same time, you will need to book an appointment.

Students making a return by mail need to email campusstore@mtroyal.ca with proof of shipment to confirm the return. Returned items that arrive by mail will be processed over the phone and a Campus Store representative will contact you. Please note that the cost of return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. Some exceptions apply for items arriving damaged or for incorrect orders.

Clothing must still have tags attached and be unworn. All items must be in their original packaging if applicable. Original receipts are required for all returns, please make a copy for your records. Please refer to our return policy for more information including non-returnable items.

 

Printing services

 Students requiring print services can send their PDF files to print@mtroyal.ca. Please include your phone number, required print quantities, colour printing preference (colour or black and white) and your preferred method of delivery or pickup in your email. A quote will be provided and once agreed upon, students will be contacted by the Campus Store to provide payment and book a pickup appointment over the phone or by using this link.

Faculty can follow the above steps or submit requests through PrintSys. PrintSys can be accessed via MyMRU under the “Employee” tab by selecting “Resources and Timesheets” and scrolling down to “Work Tools”. Near the middle, there is the link to PrintSys as well as a Reference Guide and Troubleshooting Tips. All internal printing will be delivered to the various departments where possible or pickup will be available by appointment at K-105.

Parking

Parking is available in Lot 2 at the West Gate entrance and the East Gate parkade. View our parking maps for lot locations.

Parking is free for the first 30 minutes and then a significantly reduced flat rate of $5 per day will apply (compared with $17 during normal operations). Reduced parking rates and available lots are continuously under review and subject to change.

Payment will be contactless using the HotSpot app (fees apply). Pay stations will not be running. For full details on parking, parking permits and the payment process, visit the parking and transportation website.

 

U-Pass

The U-Pass program has been deferred until Fall 2021.

For students who need to purchase transit passes, the Students' Association is offering 40% off the regular price. Please visit SAMRU’s website for more information.

For other transit options please visit the City of Calgary transit website. All U-Pass inquiries can be emailed to parking@mtroyal.ca.

 

Sponsored students

Sponsored students can email campusstore@mtroyal.ca to order books and supplies online. Please provide your name, shipping address, student ID number, and a list of which books and supplies are required in your email. We will be happy to assist you!

 

 

Student supplies and MRU merchandise

MRU merchandise, clothing, course supplies, stationary, products for alumni, gifts, gift boxes and grad rings are all available for purchase online. Simply visit the “Shop All” tab on our homepage to start shopping.