The Indiana University Store is the official campus bookstore for IU Bloomington, selling course materials, diploma frames, graduation regalia, supplies and cream-and-crimson apparel. It serves students, parents and alumni who want gear sourced through the university's own shop rather than a general sports retailer.
Most orders go well when you know which part of the Indiana University Store you are shopping. Textbooks follow course schedules and deadlines, frames depend on your degree and diploma size, and apparel is about fit and gifting windows.
Textbooks and course materials
The Indiana University Store lists course materials by term, department and section. Search by your exact course and section number, because two sections of the same class can use different editions. An older edition may look cheaper but can miss chapters or access codes your instructor expects.
Check whether a title is offered new, used, rental or digital. Rentals suit general education courses you will not revisit, while books in your major may be worth keeping. Note the rental return date when you check out, since late returns usually carry charges.
Digital access codes for homework platforms are often required and cannot be bought used. Confirm with your syllabus before paying for a bundle. Wait until the first week of class if the instructor has not confirmed the required materials.
Choosing an IU diploma frame
Diploma frames are one of the most popular items at the Indiana University Store, and they are sized to fit official IU diplomas. Make sure you pick a frame that matches your degree level, since bachelor's, master's and doctoral diplomas may differ in size. The product page should state which diploma the frame fits.
Frames vary by moulding, matting and embossing. Wood mouldings with an embossed IU seal are the classic choice, while simpler frames cost less. Double-mat options with crimson and cream colours are a common way to tie the frame to the school.
Order early if you want the frame for a graduation gift. Demand peaks around commencement, and shipping times can stretch. Keep your diploma flat and unframed until the frame arrives.
IU apparel and campus gear
The Indiana University Store carries hoodies, tees, quarter-zips, hats and kids' sizes from brands such as Nike and Champion alongside its own collections. Sizing follows each brand's chart, so an Indiana hoodie from one label may fit differently from another. Check the size chart on each product page rather than assuming your usual size.
Fleece hoodies and crewnecks tend to shrink a little in a hot dryer. If you are between sizes, go up one for heavy cotton pieces. Performance fabrics usually hold their size better.
Alumni items, parent shirts and class-year gear are good gifts. Look for items marked as officially licensed if authenticity matters to you, which is standard for the university's own store.
Graduation regalia and gifts
Caps, gowns, tassels and class rings may be ordered through the Indiana University Store or its partners. Check the university's graduation timelines, because regalia orders can close weeks before commencement. Confirm your degree colour and hood requirements before ordering.
Gift items such as mugs, blankets, drinkware and Sample Gates prints make simple presents for graduates. Bundle them with a diploma frame to reach a code minimum if one applies. Personalised items may not be returnable, so check spelling carefully.
If you are shopping for someone else, ask for the degree and year before buying anything engraved. A wrong year on a class ring or frame is hard to fix.
Shipping, pickup and returns
The Indiana University Store ships online orders and often offers in-store pickup in Bloomington. Pickup saves shipping costs for students on campus. Check the store's current shipping rates and processing times before ordering near a deadline.
Return rules differ by product. Textbooks usually have strict refund windows tied to the start of term, and opened digital codes are often non-refundable. Check the current return policy for apparel and frames at checkout.
Keep receipts and order confirmation emails. They matter for textbook buyback and rental returns later.
Where the Indiana University Store savings are
The two 25% off codes are the strongest options and work best on apparel, gifts and frames. Try each at checkout, since they may apply to different items or dates. Textbooks and course materials are often excluded from bookstore promotions, so expect the discount to apply mostly to merchandise.
The 10% off code is a fallback when the larger codes are not accepted. On a diploma frame, even 10% can be a meaningful saving. Enter one code at a time and compare totals.
Big sales at the Indiana University Store tend to appear around Black Friday, commencement and back-to-school. If you can wait for those windows, a code on top of sale pricing may give the best total, though you should check whether sale items are excluded.
Common questions
Do Indiana University Store codes work on textbooks?
Often they do not, since course materials are usually excluded from promotions. Check at checkout before assuming a discount.
Which diploma frame should I buy?
Buy one that states it fits your IU degree level. Choose the moulding and matting that suits your budget.
Can I pick up my order on campus?
The Indiana University Store often offers pickup in Bloomington. Check the options shown at checkout.
Is the Indiana University Store the same as an IU fan shop?
It overlaps on apparel but also sells textbooks, regalia and frames. Fan shops focus mainly on athletics gear.
| Discount | Type | Get the deal |
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| 10% off | Promo code | View at Indiana University Store → |
| 10% off | Promo code | View at Indiana University Store → |
| 10% off | Promo code | View at Indiana University Store → |
| 25% off | Promo code | View at Indiana University Store → |
