Finding Your Course Materials: Aggie Access

Aggie Access provides students taking undergraduate courses (level 0000-5999) with day-one access to all required textbooks each semester for a flat rate of $250 for the Fall, $250 for the Spring, and $150 for the Summer. Student accounts are automatically billed at the start of each semester.

However, students will have the option to purchase their materials individually (A La Carte) or to opt out of Aggie Access entirely. 

Students have three options with Aggie Access:

1. Remaining opted into Aggie Access

2. Purchasing access A La Carte, and

3. Opting out of Aggie Access.

There are several things to consider when trying to determine which option to choose, such as:

1. Do any of your courses require courseware?

• If your instructors list any courseware as a required course material, you will have to remain opted-in or get your materials a la carte. If you opt-out of Aggie Access you will not be able to access the required courseware. You can still choose to get your other, non-courseware materials, on your own if you prefer, but you will not be able to opt-out of Aggie Access entirely.

2. Is the cost of your materials if purchased A La Carte less than $250 during the Fall or Spring semester or $150 for the Summer session?

• If the total cost of your course materials is less than $250 for the Fall or Spring semester or less than $150 for the Summer session, then it may be worth considering choosing the A La Carte option or opting out of Aggie Access. 

Step 1. Log in to Canvas

Step 2. Click " Account" on the main menu, then select "Bookshelf"

Step 3. Once on your "Bookshelf", click "Switch Programs" at the top of the page

Step 4. Choose your course materials program and confirm your program choice.

There are many places you can get your course materials if you decide to opt out of Aggie Access. Some of these resources are linked below.

Contact the USU Campus Store.

1. Contact Form

2. Phone: 435-797-3950

Do I need to opt-out each semester?

Yes, students will make their choice for accessing their course materials on a semester-by-semester basis. 

What materials are included in Aggie Access?

All written textbooks, print or digital, are included. However, course materials that are not "written materials" such as lab coats, art supplies, etc. are not covered under Aggie Access. It is important to keep this in mind when making your decision on how to access course materials.

What is the deadline to change my program choice?

All important dates related to Aggie Access can be found here.