Several bookstores serve the Rutgers community. The Rutgers University Bookstore offers a full line of textbooks for courses taught on the College Avenue and Busch campuses and also carries supplies, general books, medical and scientific reference books, and Rutgers clothing and gifts. It is located in the Ferren Mall, across from the train station in downtown New Brunswick. Students also may order textbooks, general books, and Rutgers clothing and gifts online.

The Livingston College bookstore serves the needs of Livingston College and the departments located there. It, too, carries supplies, general books, and Rutgers clothing and gifts.

The bookstores also operate several convenience stores: the Busch Campus Center Convenience Store, the Livingston Sweet Shoppe, the Spirit Shop in the Rutgers Student Center, and the SAC Convenience Store.