UWIN Textbook Pass Program

What is UWIN Textbook Pass Program?

Access programs take the hassle out of getting course materials by providing students with access to their required digital and physical course materials for the lowest price available.

Your campus store team works on behalf of the campus to negotiate required material prices with publishers down to the lowest possible price. We then works  to ensure all digital materials appear in the student’s learning management system and all physical books are prepared for pickup on or before the first day of class. If your course is participating, all students are automatically enrolled in the program, but students who are not interested in the material savings can opt out of the program each term.

Students will receive communications to their university email address providing them with all necessary Access program information

The Benefits of UWIN Textbook Pass Program

• Faculty can begin teaching Day 1 as all students are prepared with correct materials.
• Course materials available digitally in the student’s learning management system on or before day one of class.
• Easy access and management of digital course materials in your course shell online.
• Reduced stress related to finding and purchasing the correct course materials in time for the start of classes.  
• Up to 60% lower than equivalent pricing for required printed course materials.

Will students save money?

Yes! Students can save up to 60% off the original printed price thanks to the campus store’s relationships with publishing partners and bulk purchasing power. The program also reduces student stress during the purchasing process and provides a method to easily access, manage and use all course materials regardless of format or cost.

How do students get their course materials?

Once the student registers for their courses, the campus store will get everything ready for them! Students will receive confirmation emails to their university email account sharing details to access their digital materials in the learning management system. If the student has physical materials, the campus store will communicate with them when they can pick up these materials.

What type of materials will students receive?

Depending on the classes and the course materials required, students may receive a combination of: digital course materials, printed textbooks, printed lab manuals or workbooks.

Are recommended materials included in the program?

Only materials identified by the faculty as “required” are included in the program. All “recommended” materials will be available for purchase separately at the campus store.

Will this affect faculty’s textbook selection or academic freedom?

No. Faculty still retain full academic freedom and can choose the materials used in their courses.

What if a student adds or drops a course?

If a student adds or drops a course, that information is automatically transmitted to the campus store.

• Added courses: Within 24 hours of adding a course, students will receive an email at their school email address with details to access their digital materials and/or materials are provisioned directly into the learning management system. For printed materials, students will receive an email to their school email address letting them know when the new print materials are ready for pick-up. .
• Dropped courses: For courses dropped prior to the last day to drop/add/opt-out deadline, access to electronic or digital materials will be automatically disabled. Printed materials must be returned to the campus store unless otherwise stated.  You will not pay for the materials if you withdraw prior to the deadline.  

Is the program mandatory, or can students opt-out of the program?

While all students are automatically enrolled in the Access program, students may choose to opt-out and are then responsible for finding/purchasing their materials independently. Students must take action to opt-out of the program. There is no penalty to opt out.

What if a student opted-out by mistake or changed their mind?

If the opt-out period has not ended, students can opt back in by going to the opt-out portal and choosing “Opt-In”. They can login to the opt-out portal by clicking an opt-out link provided by the school or by checking their school email for the link to the opt-out portal.

Do students get to keep their materials at the end of each term?

Digital materials can be accessed for a minimum of 180 days and may be available for a longer period based on the material adopted and the publisher's terms. Printed materials are yours to keep. 

What if I can’t access my digital BryteWave account online?

If your BryteWave course material was delivered as part of the Access program, then Follett typically sets up these accounts under your academic .edu email address. You may use the forgot password option at https://brytewave.redshelf.com/accounts/login/ and your .edu email address to request a password change and to Access your BryteWave account.

If it doesn’t recognize that academic .edu email address, please contact your campus store to request assistance in confirming what email address was used to fulfill your digital course materials.

Beyond Course Materials

You have your course materials. What’s next? Your campus store has the best selection of campus branded gear around. We are ready to outfit you head to toe, with school spirit. Visit your campus store to grab all your spirit items, supplies and technology.

Where do I go if I need more assistance?

Please contact your uWindsor Bookstore by visiting the store in person or emailing 2964txt@follettcorp.onmicrosoft.com