CAMPUS BOOKSTORE - textbooks, popular reading, reference/ study aids, campus and New York Times best sellers; office and art supplies; computer software and supplies; magazines; cards; Greek items; Southwestern apparel and gifts. Hours during Parent Orientation: Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Third Floor of the Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center.

DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN - Georgetown is the Williamson County seat. And surrounding the historic courthouse in the center of the Georgetown square — along Main and the surrounding streets — you'll find dozens of businesses, including:

• Cianfrani Coffee Co.
• Down the Alley Bistro
• Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
• Georgetown Convention and Visitor's Bureau
• Harper Chesser Historic Inn
• Hill Country Bookstore
• Main Street Yoga
• Novita Spa on the Square
• Quenan's Jewelers
• Romeo's Italian Grill & Bar
• Sweet Serendipity
• The Loading Dock
• The Palace Theater
• The UPS Store
• Wildfire Restaurant
• Williamson County Historical Museum

For a complete list of Georgetown retailers, please visit the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Georgetown Association.

Approx. Distance from S.U.: 2 miles.

FREE WI-FI - much of Southwestern's campus is blanketed by a wireless connection to the Internet. Several Georgetown retailers also offer free Wi-Fi for your notebook computer, PDA, BlackBerry, or iPhone. They include:

• Cianfrani Coffee Co.
• East View RV Ranch
• Georgetown Bar-BQ
• Monument Café
• Schlotzsky's Deli

For a complete list of free and paid Wi-Fi locations in Georgetown, visit JiWire.

ITS also provides instructions on connecting to the PIRATE wireless network (academic and administrative buildings, academic mall, library) and Apogee wireless network (residence halls).

H-E-B - The Texas-based grocery chain operates two H-E-B locations in Georgetown: at 1101 South IH-35 (University Ave. at IH-35 on northeast side), and 4500 FM 2338 (take University Ave. west to Austin Ave., north on Austin Ave. to Williams Dr., west on Williams Dr. about five miles [toward Sun City]). Both stores have in-store pharmacies and banks. The former is closest to Southwestern's campus: the latter is popular for its vast natural and bulk food sections, and sushi bar.

Approx. Distance from S.U.: 2 and 5 miles, respectively.

IKEA - The Scandinavian furniture and accessories store is just down the road. From Georgetown, take IH-35 south, exit 256 toward RM-1431/ Chandler Rd. Left on RM-1431. Ikea is on the east side of IH-35 to your right.

Approx. Distance from S.U.: 10 miles.

ROUND ROCK PREMIUM OUTLETS - just south of Georgetown on IH-35, this outdoor mall is home to more than 125 outlet stores, including:

• Aeropostale
• Ann Taylor
• Anne Klein
• Banana Republic
• Eddie Bauer
• Brooks Brothers
• Burberry
• Calvin Klein
• Coach
• Cole Haan
• Esprit
• Gap
• J.Crew
• Johnston & Murphy
• Jones New York
• Kenneth Cole
• Nike
• Nine West
• Polo Ralph Lauren
• Reebok
• Skechers
• Theory

For a complete list of stores, please visit the Premium Outlets web site.

Approx. Distance from S.U.: 12 miles.

THE RIVERY TOWNE CROSSING - a 125-acre site, just north of Wolf Ranch on the west side of IH-35. Major stores include:

• Bealls
• City Lights Movie Theatre
• Home Depot
• Super Wal-Mart

Approx. Distance from S.U.: 3 miles.

WOLF RANCH TOWN CENTER - located on the southwest corner of IH-35 and Hwy. 29 (University Ave.), exit 261. Just take University Ave. west across IH-35. Wolf Ranch is on the south side of the road. Stores and restaurants include:

• Best Buy
• Kohl's
• Linens 'n Things
• Michaels
• Office Depot
• Target
• PetsMart
• Pier 1 Imports
• Chick-fil-A
• Panda Express
• Casa Ole
• Fish City Grill
• Hayashi Sushi & Grill
• Payless ShoeSource
• Old Navy
• Bath & Body Works
• Fed Ex Kinko's
• Taco Cabana
• Sprint
• T-Mobile x

For a complete list of stores, please visit the Simon Malls web site.

Approx. Distance from S.U.: 3 miles.

To find more retailers, try SuperPages and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce.