HOW IT WORKS
Sign-up for classes each semester knowing that you'll get all required textbooks for one low flat rate of $259.
A low flat rate of $259 will be applied to your student account each semester.
Pay the balance by the tuition/fee deadline.
Login to Bookshelf under your Canvas account menu to start using your digital books and view program options.
Take advantage of digital book features such as creating flash cards, highlighting text, and viewing instructor annotations.
Pick-up required printed books from the Campus Store main location.
PROGRAM OPTIONS
Utah Day 1 Books Access offers flexible program options for students to choose from. In Canvas Bookshelf, you'll be able to change your program choice as much as you want and enjoy complimentary access to all digital books up until the opt-out deadline each semester.
- View how to access your materials, change program levels, or opt-out here.
- Important dates will be posted and communicated by email to each student's official umail address on file with the University of Utah Registrar.
DAY 1 ACCESS BENEFITS
As University of Utah students taking undergraduate courses enroll in their fall, spring and summer courses, they are automatically enrolled in the Utah Day 1 Books Access program, providing access to their required course materials on the first day of the semester. This easily enables students to begin their coursework and evaluate the program.
Benefits for Students:
- Day 1 Access to your required course materials. The semester goes fast! Day 1 Access provides your materials quickly so you can begin your coursework.
- Predictable cost for all your required course materials included in the program. We strive to provide just the materials you need, keeping the program price as low as possible.
- Convenience. Eliminate the hassle, delays, and mistakes that occur when acquiring course materials individually or when adding and dropping courses.
- Customized. You can choose to receive all your required materials for one price, or participate in individual Day 1 Access offers. Each semester, you choose the option that best meets your needs.
Benefits for Faculty:
- Utilize required course materials immediately. Digital first means most materials are instantly accessible to your students through Day 1 Access. Non-digital materials are available for pick-up at the University of Utah Campus Store main location.
- Supports Academic Freedom. Faculty have full academic freedom to assign any content they choose, including commercially published content, OER, or library materials.
- Student Success. Preliminary studies indicate that having access to all the required course materials improves academic success and student retention.
- No change to how you adopt your course materials.
WE'RE HERE TO HELP
STUDENTS
Access
To access your digital materials, log in to Canvas and click the Bookshelf link located on the main menu. For help with your Bookshelf reader or account, contact VitalSource 24/7 via live chat or email.
Program Participation
For questions about program participation, such as opting out, contact the Day 1 Books Access team.
Billing
For questions regarding your tuition and fee bill where Utah Day 1 Books Access is applied, please contact the Day 1 Books Access team.
Financial Aid
For questions on how financial aid applies to Utah Day 1 Books Access, please contact Financial Aid & Scholarships.
FACULTY
For questions about Utah Day 1 Books Access or course materials, please contact the University of Utah Campus Store team at textbooks@bookstore.utah.edu or 801-581-3156.
Course Materials Adoptions
The course materials adoption process remains the same and follows the process outlined here.
Canvas
For help with Canvas course set-up, please contact Class Help.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Utah Day 1 Books Access?
The Utah Day 1 Books Access Program is a new textbook model, in collaboration with the University Marriott Library and publishers, which converts course materials/textbooks for the course into digital content. All students in the class buy into the content, lowering the cost substantially (up to 80%). All students in that class also get access to the content on the first day. It also gives students the flexibility to choose what works best for them by offering full access, a la carte purchasing or completely opting out to purchase course materials on their own. Special order physical textbooks are still available to order through the University of Utah Campus Store.
How much does Day 1 Books Access cost?
Students will pay a $259 low flat rate fee per semester. If a student would like to choose which course materials they would like specifically, they can choose the a la carte tier. If a student would like to purchase course materials on their own, they are able to opt-out of the Day 1 Books Access program.
How will I get my access code?
If your instructor is using Day 1 Books Access you are already enrolled. You will be notified via email to your official University of Utah issued email account (or email of record) prior to the start of class with access instructions, the discounted price of a la carte options, and instructions on how to opt-out.
How do I pay for my access?
The access is complimentary through the semester add/drop date, but you will see a charge in your tuition account. All enrolled students who have registered for a course will have the $259 Day 1 Books Access fee applied to their tuition account. You will be required to pay the course material cost as part of your tuition payment, but if you chose to opt-out of the Day 1 Books Access program you will be refunded that charge. If you have selected the a la carte option, you will only be billed for the course materials you select to have access to.
What does it mean to opt-out?
If you do not wish to participate in Day 1 Books Access you have until the add/drop day to opt-out of the program online (the opt-out procedure will be outlined in your emailed information). If you opt-out by the deadline given access to the online content will be turned off and you will not be billed. You will then be responsible in obtaining the course material yourself for the course.
I opted out by mistake and realized that I still need my access. Can I opt back in?
Yes if it's before the add/drop deadline. Simply email the Day 1 Access team at dayoneaccess@campusstore.utah.edu to request that your access be reinstated.
All enrolled students are emailed about the program to their official University of Utah email address (or email of record). If it is not in a spam folder or was accidentally deleted email the Day 1 Books Access team at dayoneaccess@campusstore.utah.edu for access instructions.
You will automatically be enrolled in Day 1 Books Access, and not be given the opportunity to opt-out. You will need to alert the Campus Store to turn on Day 1 Books Access, but you will automatically be billed. If you are a late add and need your access turned on, email at dayoneaccess@campusstore.utah.edu
I did not opt-out, but I did not register my access or use the online platform. Will I still be billed?
Yes. All students who are enrolled in a course are automatically considered part of the Day 1 Books Access program. To avoid being billed you must OPT- OUT online before the add/drop deadline.
I dropped the course. Do I still need to opt-out?
Students who drop the course before the add/drop deadline (usually within the first 10 days of class) will automatically be "opted out" and will not be billed. There are no refunds for students who drop after the add/drop deadline.
I forgot to opt-out and missed the deadline. Can I get a refund now?
Once billing has been completed after the add/drop date, there are no refunds.
I didn't get an email about my course, but other students in my class did. Was I sent an email?
All enrolled students are emailed about the program to their official University email address (or email of record). If it is not in a spam folder or was accidentally deleted, email the Day 1 Books Access team at dayoneaccess@campusstore.utah.edu for access instructions.
How do I maintain access to my perpetual/lifetime e-book once the semester ends?
Perpetual or Lifetime titles will expire from VitalSource Bookshelf once your course ends. To maintain access to the title, it needs to be downloaded within the semester it is being used. If the semester has already ended, contact VitalSource Support and they'll help you download the Lifetime version.
I have further questions that were not addressed. Who do I contact?
If your question wasn't answered in this FAQ, for Day 1 Books Access questions email the course materials team at dayoneaccess@campusstore.utah.edu. If you have general inquiries about the course itself, please contact your instructor directly.