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CSU Bookstore Day One Access
Bringing Course Content into the 21st Century
See Where to Find Day One Access Materials Day One Access Help FormImportant Day One Access Dates - Spring 2026
| January 16, 2026 | February 4, 2026 | January 9, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Day One Access Titles are Available on Canvas | Last Day to Opt-Out of Day One Access | Day One Access charges begin appearing on Student Accounts |
Providing Students Digital Course Materials on Day One
The CSU Bookstore Day One Access program provides students with digital course materials and any necessary courseware AUTOMATICALLY on the first day of class. Day One Access converts physical course materials into accessible, interactive, and adaptive digital content, while reducing the cost to students. No waiting for a paper book. No special trips to the bookstore to buy an access code. We charge your course materials to your student account starting on the first day of classes with automatic refunds for opting out or dropping the course.
The Day One Access process is simple
- Instructors decide to use Day One access materials for their curriculum.
- The CSU Bookstore negotiates discount pricing with our publishers.
- We set up access to materials automatically for every student in the roster on the first day of class, including wait-listed students.
- Students can access the content until the initial add/drop date with no initial payment, during which time they can opt out of the Day One Access program.
- Students who want to Opt-In to Day One Access don't need to do anything - we charge the materials to your student account.
- Students who drop the course are automatically opted out and are not billed.
Opting Out of Day One Access
Students have a choice, and do not have to participate in the Day One access program from the CSU Bookstore. Students MUST opt-out of the Day One Access charges BEFORE the official university add/drop date. Students who opt-out of the Day One access program must acquire their course materials from the publisher using a credit or debit card. Students can not charge Day One access to their student account through the publisher or other retailers. Students who opt-out may not receive the bookstore negotiated discount for the materials.
Important Day One Access Dates - Spring 2026
| January 16, 2026 | February 4, 2026 | January 9, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Day One Access Titles are Available on Canvas | Last Day to Opt-Out of Day One Access | Day One Access charges begin appearing on Student Accounts |
Students Who Opt-In To Day One Access
- Students who opt-in to Day One Access do not need to do anything.
- The CSU Bookstore will charge applicable materials to the student account
- Students have uninterrupted access to materials. Student accounts are charged shortly after the official add/drop date.
Students Who Opt-Out Of Day One Access
- Students who opt-out before the deadline will be refunded for the course materials.
- Students are responsible for paying for the necessary access on their own, or students can opt back into the Day One Access program.
- Access to materials will be turned off after the trial period.
How do I know if my course is using Day One Access?
Instructors will provide information on the course syllabus about required Day One Access materials. Additionally, students will receive an email in their official university email account with instructions on how to access materials and how to Opt-out of the Day One Access program.
The illustrations below show students how to tell if your course is using Day One Access
Inside the CSU Bookstore
Day One Access materials will have ORANGE shelf tags which read "SEE EMAIL F/INCLUSIVE." In most situations, we will not have any course materials stacked above this item.
Online
Online listings will read "DAY ONE ACCESS - Check your Official CSU Email for Day One Access Information and Instructions" and will provide a book listing/ISBN. You will not have an option to add the item to your cart.
How to Find Day One Access Course Materials
Students do not purchase Day One Access materials on our website or in our store. Day One Access materials are available on Canvas by clicking on any of your courses and clicking Day One Access.
From here, you can access your Day One Access course materials or opt-out of the program if you wish to do so.
If you need additional assistance with Day One Access materials, please use the Day One Access Help Form. You can access the form by clicking on the button below.
Complete our Day One Access Help FormBenefits of the Day One Access Program
Reduce Overall Cost of Course Materials
Because the CSU Bookstore negotiates pricing with the publishers, we can provide students greater savings on course materials than if the customer purchased course materials on their own.
We charge the course materials directly to the student's university account, allowing students defer payment instead of using credit cards or funds earmarked for other expenses.
A Better Choice for Sustainability
We deliver Day One Access titles electronically, reducing the amount of paper used to print books. Electronic delivery reduces emissions from freight deliveries.
As a result of lower overall production and logistics costs, digital course content is less expensive than their printed textbook counterpart. Many courses also offer a low-cost print upgrade, providing you a hard copy of the materials, for an additional cost.
Day One Access to Course Materials
Students have access to necessary course materials on the first day of class. Instructors can teach from the materials and assign homework right away because all students - even wait-listed students - have access to the materials and courseware.
Increased interaction with course content leads to greater success in the course.
CSU Bookstore is a pioneer of Day One Access (formerly called Inclusive Access) programs that many college bookstores emulate across the nation. Day One Access converts physical course materials into accessible, interactive, and adaptive digital content, while reducing the cost to students. Every academic year, students save over $2 million when compared to paying for printed materials with an access code included!
This program improves access and affordability to course materials for the 21st century. The program allows our campus to reduce student course materials costs in comparison to traditional print text, and ensures that EVERY student has easy access to the content on the first day of class. Instructors don't have to wait for the class to acquire the necessary course materials because every student has required materials on the first day of class. The CSU Bookstore conveniently charges Course Materials costs to the student's university account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some of the common questions we receive for Textbook Preorder. If there is a question we have not answered, please Day One Access Help Form.
How do I know how much my Day One Access materials will cost?
The estimated cost for Day One Access materials will be posted on the course materials listing for your course. The CSU Bookstore also posts this information inside the CSU Bookstore.How does Day One Access work with Textbook Preorder or Online Order programs?
Because there is nothing a student needs to purchase for Day One access, students participating in our Textbook Preorder program will not have materials for the course included with their order. Students placing orders on our website will not be able to add Day One Access titles to shopping carts.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 One Access team using our Day One Access Help Form for assistance.What if I want to pay for Day One Access using a credit card?
Students who wish to use a credit/debit card to pay for Day One Access must opt-out of the Day One Access materials and acquire the materials from the publisher.Am I charged for Day One Access if I drop the course?
No. If you drop the course before the official Add/Drop date, we will not charge you for access to Day One Access materials.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 using Inclusive Access are automatically considered part of the program. To avoid being billed you must OPT OUT online before the add/drop deadline.Are Day One Access programs legal?
Because Day One Access programs provide students a method to opt-out if they do not wish to participate, this program is legal. The CSU Bookstore is not colluding with publishers to reduce trade.Why did my instructor chose Day One Access instead of a physical book or an Open Educational Resources title?
Academic Freedom allows your instructors to choose materials necessary to teach their courses. Some instructors may choose not to use Day One Access materials in favor of traditional books or Open Educational Resources. The CSU Bookstore provides instructors guidance when choosing course materials, but ultimately, your instructors decide on the materials their courses will require.How does Textbook Preorder work when my course uses Day One Access course materials?
If you are in a course which requires Day One Access materials, you will receive access to your materials on the first day of class. Please check Canvas or your @colostate.edu email for more details.
I have further questions that were not addressed. Who do I contact??
If your question wasn't answered in this FAQ, for Day One Access questions use our Day One Access Help Form. If you have general inquiries about the course itself, please contact your instructor directly.
We are here to help you with Day One Access!
Unsure how to access Day One Access course materials? Need help understanding the program? Our team of Course Materials experts is here to help you!
Day One Access Help FormThe CSU Bookstore also provides these services...
Textbook Preorder
No hunting, no guessing, no worrying with our FREE Textbook Preorder program. Let CSU Bookstore pull your schedule and pick ALL your books. You just pick them up, and your course materials are charged to your student account!
Learn MoreCharge To Your Student Account
Get the Course Materials you need now and pay for them later! No need to wait for financial aid. Charge items (up to $1200) of course materials and approved school supplies to your student account, and pay for your course materials and supplies with your tuition bill.
Learn MoreCompare Your Prices
Don't spend hours looking for the best prices on your course materials. With the CSU Bookstore Comparison Tool, we will show you how much your course materials cost at the CSU Bookstore, plus other online retailers including Amazon!
Learn MoreDownload FREE Course Materials
Many courses on campus utilize Open Educational Resources (OER), offering free digital course materials to students in many courses. See our listing of OER resources instructors are using this semester!
Learn MoreCSU Bookstore Day One Access
Bringing Course Content into the 21st Century
See Where to Find Day One Access Materials Day One Access Help FormImportant Day One Access Dates - Fall 2023
| August 18, 2023 | September 6, 2023 | August 21, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Day One Access Titles are Available on Canvas | Last Day to Opt-Out of Day One Access | Day One Access charges begin appearing on Student Accounts |
Providing Students Digital Course Materials on Day One
The CSU Bookstore Day One Access program provides students with digital course materials and any necessary courseware AUTOMATICALLY on the first day of class. Day One Access converts physical course materials into accessible, interactive, and adaptive digital content, while reducing the cost to students. No waiting for a paper book. No special trips to the bookstore to buy an access code. We charge your course materials to your student account after the CSU Add/Drop Date.
The Day One Access process is simple
- Instructors decide to use Day One access materials for their curriculum.
- The CSU Bookstore negotiates discount pricing with our publishers.
- We set up access to materials automatically for every student in the roster on the first day of class, including wait-listed students.
- Students can access the content until the initial add/drop date with no initial payment, during which time they can opt out of the Day One Access program.
- Students who want to Opt-In to Day One Access don't need to do anything - we charge the materials to your student account.
- Students who drop the course are automatically opted out and are not billed.
Opting Out of Day One Access
Students have a choice, and do not have to participate in the Day One access program from the CSU Bookstore. Students MUST opt-out of the Day One Access charges BEFORE the official university add/drop date. Students who opt-out of the Day One access program must acquire their course materials from the publisher using a credit or debit card. Students can not charge Day One access to their student account through the publisher or other retailers. Students who opt-out may not receive the bookstore negotiated discount for the materials.
Important Day One Access Dates - Spring 2023
| August 18, 2023 | September 6, 2023 | August 21, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Day One Access Titles are Available on Canvas | Last Day to Opt-Out of Day One Access | Day One Access charges begin appearing on Student Accounts |
Students Who Opt-In To Day One Access
- Students who opt-in to Day One Access do not need to do anything.
- The CSU Bookstore will charge applicable materials to the student account
-
Students have uninterrupted access to materials. Student
accounts are charged shortly after the official add/drop
date.
Students Who Opt-Out Of Day One Access
- Students who opt-out before the deadline will not be charged for access to the materials
- Students are responsible for paying for the necessary access on their own, or students can opt back into the Day One Access program.
- Access to materials will be turned off after the trial period.
How do I know if my course is using Day One Access?
Instructors will provide information on the course syllabus about required Day One Access materials. Additionally, students will receive an email in their official university email account with instructions on how to access materials and how to Opt-out of the Day One Access program.
The illustrations below show students how to tell if your course is using Day One Access
In-Store
Day One Access materials will have ORANGE shelf tags which read "SEE EMAIL F/INCLUSIVE." In most situations, we will not have any course materials stacked above this item.
Online
Online listings will read "DAY ONE ACCESS - Check your Official CSU Email for Day One Access Information and Instructions" and will provide a book listing/ISBN. You will not have an option to add the item to your cart.
How to Find Day One Access Course Materials
Students do not purchase Day One Access materials on our website or in our store. Day One Access materials are available on Canvas by clicking on any of your courses and clicking Day One Access.
From here, you can access your Day One Access course materials or opt-out of the program if you wish to do so.
If you need additional assistance with Day One Access materials, please use the Day One Access Help Form. You can access the form by clicking on the button below.
Complete our Day One Access Help FormBenefits of the Day One Access Program
Reduce Overall Cost of Course Materials
Because the CSU Bookstore negotiates pricing with the publishers, we can provide students greater savings on course materials than if the customer purchased course materials on their own.
We charge the course materials directly to the student's university account, allowing students defer payment instead of using credit cards or funds earmarked for other expenses.
A Better Choice for Sustainability
We deliver Day One Access titles electronically, reducing the amount of paper used to print books. Electronic delivery reduces emissions from freight deliveries.
As a result of lower overall production and logistics costs, digital course content is less expensive than their printed textbook counterpart. Many courses also offer a low-cost print upgrade, providing you a hard copy of the materials, for an additional cost.
Day One Access to Course Materials
Students have access to necessary course materials on the first day of class. Instructors can teach from the materials and assign homework right away because all students - even wait-listed students - have access to the materials and courseware.
Increased interaction with course content leads to greater success in the course.
CSU Bookstore is a pioneer of Day One Access (formerly called Inclusive Access) programs that many college bookstores emulate across the nation. Day One Access converts physical course materials into accessible, interactive, and adaptive digital content, while reducing the cost to students. In Fall 2022 and Spring 2023, students saved over $2 million when compared to paying for printed materials with an access code included!
This program improves access and affordability to course materials for the 21st century. The program allows our campus to reduce student course materials costs in comparison to traditional print text, and ensures that EVERY student has easy access to the content on the first day of class. Instructors don't have to wait for the class to acquire the necessary course materials because every student has required materials on the first day of class. The CSU Bookstore conveniently charges Course Materials costs to the student's university account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some of the common questions we receive for Textbook Preorder. If there is a question we have not answered, please Email Us.
How do I know how much my Day One Access materials will cost?
The estimated cost for Day One Access materials will be posted on the course materials listing for your course. The CSU Bookstore also posts this information inside the CSU Bookstore.How does Day One Access work with Textbook Preorder or Online Order programs?
Because there is nothing a student needs to purchase for Day One access, students participating in our Textbook Preorder program will not have materials for the course included with their order. Students placing orders on our website will not be able to add Day One Access titles to shopping carts.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 contact the Day One Access team by complete our Day One Access help form.What if I want to pay for Day One Access using a credit card?
Students who wish to use a credit/debit card to pay for Day One Access must opt-out of the Day One Access materials and acquire the materials from the publisher.Am I charged for Day One Access if I drop the course?
No. If you drop the course before the official Add/Drop date, we will not charge you for access to Day One Access materials.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 using Inclusive Access are automatically considered part of the program. To avoid being billed you must OPT OUT online before the add/drop deadline.Are Day One Access programs legal?
Because Day One Access programs provide students a method to opt-out if they do not wish to participate, this program is legal. The CSU Bookstore is not colluding with publishers to reduce trade.Why did my instructor chose Day One Access instead of a physical book or an Open Educational Resources title?
Academic Freedom allows your instructors to choose materials necessary to teach their courses. Some instructors may choose not to use Day One Access materials in favor of traditional books or Open Educational Resources. The CSU Bookstore provides instructors guidance when choosing course materials, but ultimately, your instructors decide on the materials their courses will require.How does Textbook Preorder work when my course uses Day One Access course materials?
If you are in a course which requires Day One Access materials, you will receive access to your materials on the first day of class. Please check Canvas or your @colostate.edu email for more details.
I have further questions that were not addressed. Who do I contact??
If your question wasn't answered in this FAQ, for Day One Access questions complete our Day One Access Help Form. If you have general inquiries about the course itself, please contact your instructor directly.
We are here to help you with Day One Access!
Unsure how to access Day One Access course materials? Need help understanding the program? Our team of Course Materials experts is here to help you! Click the link below to complete our Day One Access help form, and someone from our team will be in contact with you shortly.
Complete our Day One Access Help FormThe CSU Bookstore also provides these services...
Textbook Preorder
No hunting, no guessing, no worrying with our FREE Textbook Preorder program. Let CSU Bookstore pull your schedule and pick ALL your books. You just pick them up, and your course materials are charged to your student account!
Learn MoreCharge To Your Student Account
Get the Course Materials you need now and pay for them later! No need to wait for financial aid. Charge items (up to $1200) of course materials and approved school supplies to your student account, and pay for your course materials and supplies with your tuition bill.
Learn MoreCompare Your Prices
Don't spend hours looking for the best prices on your course materials. With the CSU Bookstore Comparison Tool, we will show you how much your course materials cost at the CSU Bookstore, plus other online retailers including Amazon!
Learn MoreGet FREE Course Materials
Many courses on campus utilize Open Educational Resources (OER), offering free digital course materials to students in many courses. See our listing of OER resources instructors are using this semester!
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