WILDCAT ACCESS
- Wildcat Access provides students with all required textbooks each semester for a low bundled one low price of $240 for fall, $240 for spring, and $150 for summer. The bundled price will be posted to student tuition accounts each semester.
- Eligible students taking undergraduate classes up to 4999. Excluding graduate and concurrent enrollment at this time.
- Students that are eligible will begin each semester with complete access to required textbooks no later than the first day of classes. Digital books are delivered within Canvas, while all print books will be distributed by the WSU campus Store.
- Students can log in to Canvas to view program options, including how to opt out.
Students requiring alternative textbook formats (audio, large print, braille, etc.) due to a disability can request an alternative text accommodation through WSU Disability Services. Once that accommodation is approved, they have several resources to obtain or create the required alternative format. Contact Disability Services for further information go here https://www.weber.edu/disabilityservices.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Predictability
- Fixed fee of $240 for fall, $240 for spring, or $150 for summer.
- Students can plan ahead for the cost of textbooks.
Convenience
- Access on day one in Canvas to all required digital textbooks print available at the WSU campus store.
- Gone are the days of having to search and compare prices.
- Digital books automatically update in Canvas as courses are added or dropped, saving time and money.
Academic Success
- Access on day one allows students to start learning right away.
- Digital materials provide enhanced study functionality, such as flashcards, highlighting, instructor annotations, etc.
- Facilitates student collaboration using digital study group tools.
Sustainability
- WSU's digital book platform, VitalSource, is a carbon-neutral program.
- Contributes to the university’s goal to be carbon-neutral by 2040.
TEXTBOOK PLANS
Wildcat Access offers flexible textbook plans for students to choose from. In Canvas, click on VitalSource Course Materials navigation to get to the My Courses page, you'll be able to change your textbook plan as much as you want and enjoy complimentary access to all digital books up until the opt out deadline each semester.
Some instructors use free resources such as Open Educational Resources (OER) for their courses. Free resources can help offset the cost of paid materials and keep the overall price amount low. Free materials, such as OER, will always be accessible to you regardless of which program option you choose.
WILDCAT ACCESS
Plan 1
- Access on day one to all of your required Textbooks & Course Materials, for one low price of $240 per semester Spring / Fall and $150 for Summer.
- Includes required digital and required print books and ART and MATH kits.
- Billed automatically to your student account.
À LA CARTE
Plan 2
- Choose the required digital or print materials on a per-title basis (Selective Choice À La Carte).
- If you choose this option, you will need to request printed items from the store.
- Billed automatically to your student account.
OPT OUT
Plan 3
- Purchase textbooks and course materials on your own.
- Possible delayed shipping and access, incorrect materials, no negotiated pricing, and pay extra for digital access.
- If you would like, you can start your search for course materials here Textbook Search.
QUESTIONS?
Visit our Student FAQs or Faculty FAQs pages for more information about Wildcat Access, or contact us by emailing wildcataccesshelp@weber.edu and we will reply during business hours.