Starting FALL 2024: Immediate Access ONE

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Changes to textbook distribution coming in Fall 2024

Immediate Access ONE - One Program â¢ One Price â¢ Day One Access

Your choices are impactful as a faculty, Iowa State University

Empowerment begins with education, and at Iowa State University, faculty are instrumental and wield the power to make education accessible to all. Your decision on textbooks for your undergraduate program shapes the future for countless Iowa State students. By selecting wisely and early, you're not just prescribing knowledge but also breaking barriers.

Through the Immediate Access ONE program, your thoughtful textbook selections ensure affordability and accessibility, paving the path for every eager mind. Choosing the right books and the right number of books helps keep costs low.

You can utilize the following Academic resources for textbook selection:

You can also include the University Library and Book Store team in your textbook selection conversation for help with the resources above and publisher cost discussions.

What is Immediate Access ONE?

Watch this video to learn more.

Watch the video on youtube: https://youtu.be/ydbxRVHCgSE

One Program. One Price. Day One Access.

ACCESSIBLE

First-day access to required courseware and eBooks
Digital Materials delivered directly through Canvas
Prepared for learning to start on day one

COST-SAVING

Fall/Spring Semester: $259 per semester
Summer/Winter Semester: $69 per term
Covers all physical & digital books regardless of major

TIME-SAVING

Auto-charged once at the beginning of the semester
Saves hassle of multi-site price comparison
Easy bookstore pickup for all print materials

PREDICTABLE

Full transparency with no hidden charges
Same cost for all undergraduate students
Covers all required digital and physical textbooks

FAQs and Web Resource

What is included in Immediate Access ONE?

Any required books, eBooks, coursepackets, lab manuals, and library resources are included in Immediate Access ONE. Homework platforms (Connect, MyLab, Advantage, PackBack, etc.) and access codes are included, too.

What's not included:

Course supplies such as lab coats, goggles, art supplies, lab supplies, and certain access codes (TK20) are not included in but can be purchased from the ISU Book Store. Optional materials are not included, but can be purchased from the ISU Book Store.

Why did the ISU Book Store move to Immediate Access ONE?

Immediate Access ONE is an evolution of our current Immediate Access program, which has saved Iowa State students millions of dollars on digital materials since 2014. Immediate Access ONE will:

Increase ease and convenience by providing all required textbooks and courseware for one flat rate each semester.
Provide day-one access to required books so students can begin class with all the materials they need.
Ensure a predictable, flat rate each semester, regardless of the student's major.

Immediate Access ONE is a Digital-First program. Professors can request print upon course material request. Students can freely preview Immediate Access ONE materials in Canvas through the opt-out date.

What if I don’t require my class to buy books? What if I use free resources from the library?

Great! We encourage you to use free course materials like Open Educational Resources (OER) because that helps keep the flat rate of Immediate Access ONE as low as possible. We applaud all faculty efforts to minimize or eliminate course material student costs.
It's still important to submit course material adoptions every semester so that the student booklist is correct. Even if you are using Open Educational Resources (OER), Course Reserves, ISU Digital Press, and/or eBook collections.

Please complete your adoption requests even if you aren’t assigning any books for your class.

We've covered the most common questions for both students and faculty members regarding our innovative program. You can find answers to your questions there.

Visit the Immediate Access ONE Page

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