How to Place a Web Order
1. Look up Class Schedule
- Login to e-Services on Ridgewater.edu
- Get your tech ID number in upper right-hand corner of the Dashboard page
- Click on Courses & Registration
- Click View/Modify Schedule
- You will need the Department, Course Number, and Section number for each course you are taking.
- Example: BIOL 1000 41
2. Login/Create an Account at www.ridgewaterbookstore.com
Already Have an Account?
- Click My Account to log in
Need to create an account?
- Click Create Profile for Browsing & Shopping
- Choose an email address that you check regularly. If you use an incorrect email address, you will not get order confirmations or a link to automatic digital e-books, etc. You may use your Gmail, Hotmail, etc. Please do NOT use an icloud email address (These do not work).
- Ridgewater Student Email formats:
- Enter all required fields
- Click Submit Profile
3. Navigate to Ordering Page
- Click on Buy Textbooks
- Read the website terms and conditions and click “Agree” to continue.
4. Finding Materials
- Search by Course
- Select Department (ex. BIOL)
- Select course number and section (ex 1000 - 41). Do not pick based on instructor. They are often changed.
- For multiple classes, click +Add Another Course (You should do this if you have more than one course.)
- Click View Your Materials when all your courses have been entered.
5. Adding Materials
- Select the preferred condition and/or rental option of material.
- All books, rentals, e-books, required, and optional materials will be listed for each course.
- PSEO only covers required materials. PSEO students should choose used when available. If an e-book is available, please select e-book OR physical book, but not BOTH. Rental, optional and recommended materials are not able to be purchased using PSEO funds and will be charged to the credit card when checking out.
- Click Add to Cart
- You will do this for each course material listed.
- Click Continue to Checkout
- To shop for supplies or clothing, click on the menu on the top.
6. Review Shopping Cart
- Review Shopping Cart, remove any unwanted or duplicate items.
- Click Checkout to continue

7. Prompted Questions
- Click “I Agree” on the new pricing total.
- Answer:
- Add only required – required materials will only be added or changed on the order if the instructor makes changes to the course materials.
- Add all materials – All material, including required and optional materials, will be added to the order if the instructor makes changes to the course materials.
- Do not add to order – No additional or changed materials will be added even if there is a change made by the instructor to course materials. The bookstore reserves the right to cancel materials no longer being used by the instructor.
- Click "Save" to continue
- Click Payment Options
8. Pickup or Shipping
- Select Shipping Method
- Pick up at Willmar Campus (No shipping charges)
- Pick up at Hutchinson Campus (No shipping charges)
- There will be a two-day-delay when picking up in Hutchinson.
- UPS Ground Shipping
- Reminder - PSEO funding does not cover shipping costs.
- Click "Save & Continue"

9. Payment Options
- Select Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, or Discover) OR
- Select Financial Aid/PSEO/Agency (This will be charged to your tuition account or paid for by PSEO or a 3rd party Agency)

10. Payment – Financial Aid/PSEO/Agency
- Enter Student ID/Tech ID number. This is your 8-digit number located on your eServices Dashboard page or on the back of your Ridgewater Student ID. It is NOT your Star ID.
- You are able to check which items in your cart are covered by financial aid before proceeding. Click the link above the Student ID number box. It will tell you which items are covered and would be charged to your credit card.
- Check the disclaimer box.
- Enter a credit card. This is required for any online purchase. It is only used as a backup for items that are not covered by financial aid/PSEO/Agency funds and/or to secure a rental.
- o Your billing address MUST match the information on the credit/debit card you input or it will not allow you to move forward with the purchase.
- Check the disclaimer box
11. Payment - Credit Card
- Choose Payment Type
- Credit Card – Visa, Mastercard, or Discover
- Enter all required fields
- Click Save & Continue
- Place Order Button will turn black on the right hand side of the screen. Press Place Order
12. Confirmation Screen
13. Email Notification
- You will receive emails from [email protected] updating you on your order status.
- Once your order has been placed, you will receive an order confirmation email. Once your order has been processed, you will receive a second email and will be shipped per your instructions or ready for pick-up at the campus you chose.
14. Problems
If you are experiencing issues while ordering online, please check the following:
- Do you have a hold on your student account?
- Is your student ID your tech ID number?
- Does your billing address match the address on your credit card?
- Passwords expire every 90 days on www.ridgewaterbookstore.com. If you need help resetting your password, please contact us at 320-222-5590.
