Aggie Textbook Access Program
North Carolina A&T State University (N.C. A&T) in partnership with Follett Higher Education has a program designed to lower costs and increase access to required course materials for undergraduate and graduate classes before the first day of classes.
Aggie Textbook Access program will allow students to select all their required course materials for their undergraduate and graduate classes for a flat fee, regardless of how much each individual textbook or digital access would cost to rent or purchase separately.
Reduce the cost of traditional textbooks by an average of 20% to 60% with the Aggie Textbook Access!
Program Price - $18.75 per credit hour
Our Aggie Textbook Access program gives you access to all of your course materials, no need to shop around!
- Receive all your course materials before the first day of class
- Save 20-60% on the cost of course materials each term
- Benefit from a highly personalized concierge service
How it Works
Program Benefits and Costs
There are many benefits to students, including:
- 20-60% lower than equivalent pricing for course materials.
- Course materials costs are applied directly to your student accounts.
- Course materials are available on day one with no waiting in line with heavy books.
- Digital platforms offer key features such as: highlighting, flashcards & note-sharing, leading to greater success in the course.
- Reduced stress related to finding and purchasing the correct course materials.
Materials
Depending on your classes and the course materials your faculty requires, you may receive a combination of:
- Digital course materials
- Printed textbooks
- Printed lab manual
- Workbooks
Print or digital format is determined based on the adopted material for the specific course prior to the start of class. As a student, if you have a preferred format (print or digital) for textbooks, you should first check with your faculty member to see what format has been chosen for the course.
If it is a digital version, you can contact the N.C. A&T Bookstore for available print options.
If you are a student with a qualified disability requiring print versions or other accommodations, please contact Accessibility Services for more information.
Phone: 336-334-7765
Fax: 336-334-7333
Email: OARS@ncat.edu
We're excited to introduce you to Brytewave Redshelf, your new eShelf platform provided by Follett Bookstores. This platform is where most of your digital materials (ebooks) will be stored for easy access. You can also download the Redshelf app from the App Store or Google Play for on-the-go reading.
Please follow the instructions below to access your eBooks:
To access your eBooks:
- Visit: brytewave.redshelf.com
- Click "Log in or Create an Account"
- If this is your first time logging in, click "Forgot Password" and enter your student email (@aggies.ncat.edu). Then, click "Request Reset."
- Check your email for instructions to complete the password reset.
- Access Your Digital Books
- After logging back in, go to "My Shelf" to find your digital books.
- If a book has a grey tag labeled "book," you're all set! Just click and start reading.
- If a book has a grey tag labeled "courseware," follow the additional steps below.
To Access Courseware:
Courseware is digital content designed for interactive learning, requiring students to complete tasks and assignments within the platform. Here’s how to access it:
- Select the courseware book to view your access code.
- Use the copy button to copy your access code.
- Go to your book using the Blackboard link provided by your instructor on your course page.
- If you have trouble finding the link, please contact your instructor.
- If you continue to experience issues, reach out to our Course Materials Manager at aklowe2@ncat.edu.
- Find the "Redeem" button.
- Paste the code from Brytewave.
- You're all set! Happy reading!
Opting-Out
- You should check your school email for information on how to login to the Opt-Out Portal and review the process and specific deadlines. The email will come from noreply@follett.com, so students may need to check spam or junk folders.
For all other questions, contact your campus store at ncat@bkstr.com and/or contact Campus Bookstore Director at 336-334-7593 for information on how to opt-out.
All students are automatically included in the Aggie Textbook Access program; however, students may opt-out of the program during the following opt-out periods:
Fall Term: July 8, 2024 – September 4, 2024
Adding/Dropping/Incomplete Courses
If you add or drop a course, that information is automatically transmitted to the bookstore.
- Added courses: Within 24 hours of adding a course, you will receive an email at your email address with details to access your digital materials and/or materials are provisioned directly into the LMS. For printed materials, you will receive an email to your school email address letting you 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 bookstore.