Wolverine ACCESS

  YOUR START-RIGHT TEXTBOOK PROGRAM


Wolverine Access

  • Wolverine Access provides students with all required textbooks each semester for a low bundled flat rate of $250 for fall, $250 for spring, and $150 for summer. The bundled flat rate will be posted to student tuition and fee accounts each semester.
  • Eligible students 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 UVU Store.
  • Students can log in to Canvas to view program options, including how to opt out.

Program Benefits

Predictable Costs

  • Flat rate of $250 for fall, $250 for spring, or $150 for summer
  • Students can plan ahead for the cost of textbooks
  • Financial aid may cover Wolverine Access

Convenience

  • Day-one access in Canvas to all required textbooks, digital or print
  • 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

  • Day-one access 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

  • UVU's digital book platform, VitalSource, is a carbon-neutral program that contributes to the university’s goal to be carbon-neutral by 2030.

Textbook Plans

Wolverine Access offers flexible textbook plans for students to choose from. In Canvas, on the Textbooks & Course Materials 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 flat rate amount low. Free materials, such as OER, will always be accessible to you regardless of which program option you choose.

Wolverine Access

  • Day-one access to all of your required Textbooks & Course Materials, for one low flat rate price of $250 per semester (excluding summer)
  • Includes required digital and required print books
  • Billed automatically to your student account

Inclusive Access

  • Choose the required digital or print materials on a per-title basis (À La Carte)
  • If you choose this option, you will need to find printed materials on your own, or requsrt them from the store
  • Billed automatically to your student account

Opt Out

  • Purchase textbooks and course materials on your own
  • Possible delayed shipping and access
  • Possibly incorrect materials
  • No negotiated pricing
  • Pay extra for digital access

Questions?

Visit our Student FAQ or Faculty FAQ pages for more information about Wolverine Access, or contact us, and we will reply within 24-48 business hours.