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Utah Day 1 Books Access
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University of Utah's Day 1 Books Access Program is a campus-wide initiative to provide students enrolled in undergraduate courses with increased accessibility to their required print and digital textbooks, courseware, and course packs at a single $259 flat rate per semester.

Undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in the program each semester, allowing them to try out all print and digital course materials for a trial period before the add/drop deadline, at that point they will decide which course materials to continue with for the remainder of the semester.

  • Utah Day 1 Books Access provides students taking undergraduate courses (level 1000-5999) with all required textbooks each semester for a low flat rate of $259 per semester saving students over 50% off course material expenses. The charge is posted to the students' account each semester.
  • Eligible students begin each semester with complete access to required textbooks no later than the first day of class. Digital books are delivered within Canvas, while all print books are distributed by the Campus Store.
  • Students can log in to Canvas to view program options, including how to opt-out. The opt-out deadline for fall semester is the add/drop deadline, August 29, 2025.


PROGRAM BENEFITS

Predictability & Affordability

  • Low flat rate of $259 per semester for all required course materials
  • Students can plan ahead for textbook costs eliminating surprise expenses
  • Utah Day 1 Books Access is eligible for financial aid

Convenience

  • Utah Day 1 Access to all required textbooks, digital or print
  • Gone are the days of having to search and compare prices of textbooks
  • Digital books automatically updated in Canvas as courses are added/dropped, saving time and money

Academic Success

  • Utah Day 1 Access promotes academic success, students can start learning right away
  • Digital materials provide enhanced study functionality such as audio listening, flashcards, highlighting, instructor annotations, keyword searches, etc.
  • Facilitates student collaboration using digital study group tools

Sustainability

  • Utah's digital book platform, VitalSource, provides a carbon neutral program
  • Utah Day 1 Access contributes to the University's goal to be carbon neutral by 2050

LEARN MORE

How it works

By the first day of class, digital materials will be accessible through Canvas. Students will be notified when they can pick-up print materials at the Campus Store.

Frequently Asked Questions

Utah Day 1 Access will evolve as we near our Fall 2025 launch date. Please review our FAQ for details on our program for both students and faculty.

Get Help

View a list of campus, publisher, and University of Utah Campus Store support resources and contacts.