What is the myCSUNDigitalAccess Program?
The myCSUNDigitalAccess Program is designed to help students save money and have access to their materials by the first day of class. The myCSUNDigitalAccess Program is a team effort between the Campus Store, the faculty, and the publishers to provide students with the best cost savings.
To find out which courses are participating in the myCSUNDitialAccess program and the associated prices, please visit here
How does myCSUNDigitalAccess work?
Your materials are provided on Canvas before the first day of class through the add/drop date. At that point, you will need to decide if you would like to maintain the access and later be billed for it, or you may opt-out and purchase your materials another way. The price you pay in myCSUNDigitalAccess is the lowest price available from the Campus Store.
What are the benefits to the program?
myCSUNDigitalAccess provides all students instant access to their materials at significantly reduced pricing. By having early access to the materials, students can be better prepared for their course. The trial period before the add/drop date allows students to preview their materials without committing to purchase, and eliminates the stress of searching for the most affordable prices for those materials. The specially discounted prices in myCSUNDigitalAccess are exclusive to the program and are not available through any other party.
What is the cost for this program and how much do I save?
Prices vary from course to course.There is a complete list of courses, prices, and savings comparisons here . The course materials charges are typically discounted 25-60% off the print price and 10-20% off the standard digital price.
How do I opt-in to the program?
How do I opt-out of the program?
If you wish to opt-out of the program and purchase your materials another way, either through the Campus Store or elsewhere, simply go to https://includedcp.follett.com/0150
by the opt-out deadline (the add/drop date) and create an account. Once you are logged in, you will see a personalized list of your myCSUNDigitalAccess courses and be able to opt-out or opt-back-in to a course. It is that simple.
How will I know if I opted out successfully?
Log into the customer portal at https://includedcp.follett.com/0150. You will be able to see on your personalized list if you are opted-in or out of the course.
If I have opted-out and wish to be opted back in, can I re-enter the myCSUNDigitalAccess program?
Students will have until 11:59pm on the add/drop date to finalize their participation in the myCSUNDigitalAccess program. If you need to be opted back in, please visit https://includedcp.follett.com/0150 before 11:59pm on the add/drop date. Log in to see a personalized list of your myCSUNDigitalAccess courses and you will be able to opt-out or opt-back-in to a course.
I already have a copy of the textbook. If I opt-out, can I opt-out of just the eBook but maintain access to the other online material?
No; choosing to opt-out of the material means you choose to opt-out of the eBook as well as any other online component (ex: Connect, Mastering, MyLab, etc.) required for the course.
If my course materials include homework tools and I decide to opt-out, will I lose the work I have already completed?
If you purchase the materials from a different source and use the same credentials (email) to log in, your work will be retained.
Where can I access my materials?
Your materials are available via a link placed in your course’s Canvas (usually on the left-side menu). Your instructor should be able to tell you exactly where the link was placed.
If I opted-out of a course and changed sections, do I have to opt-out again?
Yes.
If I dropped a course, do I still have to opt-out?
No, you will be removed from the program when you drop the course.
I am retaking a course that is participating in myCSUNDigitalAccess. Do I have to pay again?
If you are retaking a course, please contact us at matador@bkstr.com to confirm if you will need to pay for the materials. For a majority of the courses, access is only valid for 180 days (one semester). If you are retaking a course with 180-day access, you will need to pay again.
I am currently enrolled in two courses that are using the exact same materials in myCSUNDigitalAccess. Do I have to pay twice?
No. Please contact us at matador@bkstr.com by the opt-out deadline so we can add you to our list of exceptions. You will only be required to pay for one of the courses.
What is the fee for this program and how much do I save?
Prices vary from course to course.There is a complete list of courses, prices, and savings comparisons here . The course materials charges are typically discounted 10% to 20% from the regular digital material prices offered at the Campus Store. For print, prices are usually discounted 25% to 60%.
How and when do I pay for myCSUNDigitalAccess materials?
The Student Accounting Office will notify you via email after the add/drop period when your myCSUNDigitalAccess fees have been posted to your student account. The payment due date is 2 weeks from the post date.
To make a payment, log in at www.csun.edu and select:
- Financial Matters (tab)
- My Financial Obligations (section)
- Make a Payment
- Pay by credit card (there is a service fee of 2.75% to the cardholder) or by electronic check (no fees)
In-person payments by cash, ATM or check can be made at the University Cash Services counter located in the Bayramian Hall Student Services Lobby.
How do I request and pay for my upgrade print copy?
You can opt-out and purchase or rent a print copy at regular price or you can stay in the program and get a low-cost black and white, soft bound copy for an additional cost of approximately $25-$50. These print add-ons will only be offered after the opt-out deadline. The Campus Store will verify you have not opted out and are eligible for the add-on. For courses that are delivered by RedShelf, you will be able to order your print copy by accessing your eBook in Canvas. Visit here for more information on each course.
