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Eagle Access Course Materials Program

The following frequently asked questions cover many topics about the Eagle Access Course Materials program. More details can be found on the  or you can contact their .

Student Questions

The Eagle Access Course Materials Program enables students to save time and money by offering access to their required course materials at a reduced cost, on or before the first day of class. Materials will be available for a reduced flat fee per semester, or a per credit hour fee based on their enrollment status. 

The program is designed to save students up to 60 percent off retail prices on required course materials.  

The program rates represent a discounted, negotiated cost made possible by institutional buying power and publisher partnerships. The “up to 60% savings" figure is based on comparisons between the average retail price students would pay when purchasing course materials individually (new, used, or digital) versus the flat-rate pricing of the bundled program. The program also provides additional value beyond cost savings through convenience, transparency, and advance access to course materials before the semester begins.   

Most students, including full-time, part-time, online, law school, and summer session students are enrolled in the program automatically when they register for courses.

Doctoral students (PhD and EdD), those studying abroad, or enrolled in intersession courses are not included in the program. Doctoral students may opt in based on their selected courses.  

Eligible students are enrolled automatically in the program when they register for courses.

Yes. You have the flexibility to opt out of the program easily by the add/drop deadline each semester. Students who opt out of the program are responsible for finding and purchasing their own required materials.

Opt-out emails will go out in the summer for the fall term; in the fall for the spring term; and in the spring for the summer term. Students will receive multiple reminder emails.

You will be billed along with your tuition and fees.

Course materials will be available two weeks in advance of the first day of classes.

Students will receive digital materials automatically via Canvas, and physical materials will be prepared and ready for pick-up at the Campus Store.

Only materials identified by the faculty as “required” are included in the program. All “recommended” materials may be available for purchase separately at the Campus Store.

Yes. You can choose to have printed learning materials shipped for an additional cost. You should contact the  for details.  

Faculty Questions

The Eagle Access Course Materials Program offers students convenient and cost-effective access to their required digital and physical course materials. Working with the university’s Campus Store operator, Follett, the program negotiates on behalf of the university to reduce the cost of required course materials. In advance of classes, digital materials are available to students via Canvas and all physical materials are ready for pickup by the first day of class.  

  • Academic freedom to choose their course materials.  
  • Ability to deliver digital materials directly via Canvas.  
  • Ability to begin teaching on day one, knowing students have all the required course materials. 
  • Ability to assign homework on day one of class.  

Faculty are encouraged to provide course materials to include in the program. Doing so allows students to save money and access their materials before the first day of classes. Courses can be added with the . You will be asked to log in and register. For first-time users, the password is 0412.

For fall 2025, please submit your required course materials for preparation using the . You will be asked to log in and register. For first-time users, the password is 0412. The Campus Store will follow up with emails to faculty throughout the spring and summer 2025 months. In future semesters, the program will use new tools to make this process more streamlined.  

The priority due date to make requests for the fall 2025 semester is May 15. It is important that requests are made as early as possible to ensure that Follett can acquire the required course materials at the best prices in time for the fall semester. However, the program will accept submissions after May 15.  

Yes. Students can choose to have printed learning materials shipped for an additional cost. Students should contact the for details.  

If a student adds or drops a course, the Campus Store will be notified automatically.  

  • Added courses: Within 24 hours of adding a course, students will receive their required digital materials via Canvas and physical materials will be ordered for pick-up at the Campus Store.  
  • Dropped courses: For courses dropped prior to the add/drop/opt-out deadline, access to digital materials will be disabled automatically.

The student will keep any required printed course material that they received. Digital materials can be accessed for a minimum of the rest of the semester and often for 180 days. In some cases, longer access may be available based on the publisher's terms.  

Print materials purchased through the program are owned by the student and are theirs to keep after the semester has concluded. Students maintain access to digital materials for at least the duration of the semester, often longer depending on the licensing period and may vary by publisher. 

Yes. The program works with ASAC for students who have approved accommodations. 

All materials are new.   

The program will provide either digital or print materials in accordance with faculty selections. If there is no faculty material selection made, the program will provide digital materials by default, and physical materials only if digital formats are not available.  

The Campus Store team will work with faculty and publishers to ensure that all intended content required for the course is made available, including the publisher’s direct integrations of courseware materials and supplemental digital materials.  

This program maintains faculty choice and academic freedom, allowing faculty to adopt their required materials as they did before. This program supports Open Educational Resources, course reserves, and other digital and physical formats to provide the best experience for both faculty and students. 

Materials that may require multiple semester use are supported by the program, depending on material, publisher, and instructor preference. Typically, materials can be  adopted for each section individually and in each term with one-term duration.  

Yes, course lead/coordinators can submit for all sections. Please email Daphne Gaskins with the material adoptions and all applicable section numbers.

If you need more assistance, you can find additional resources, support articles, and self-help tools on our Customer Support Center . You can also stop by the Campus Store and speak with a staff member or reach out to us via email at 0412mgr@follett.com.