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

The Aggie Textbook Access program takes the hassle out of getting your course materials because costs are applied directly to your student account. This allows every enrolled student access to all required materials on or before the first day of class. Once you have selected your courses, your course list will be sent to the N.C. A&T Bookstore. The N.C. A&T Bookstore gets everything ready for you. All you need to do is check your school (@ncat) email for how to access your course materials for the term.    

Your campus is participating in the Aggie Textbook Access program to save students between 20-60% on required course materials! While all students are automatically enrolled, you have the opportunity to opt-out or opt back in during the drop-add period. Students who would like to review the option to opt-out of the program, please review the FAQ titled “Is the program required or can I opt-out of the program”. 

Once you register for your courses, the bookstore will get everything ready for you! You will receive confirmation emails sharing details to access digital materials in the learning management system. If you have physical materials, the campus store will communicate with you when you can pick up these materials. 

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.  

Yes! Students can save between 20% - 60% based on savings at other schools and thanks to the campus store 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. 

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  

Required materials are supplied at the beginning of each term. The materials will be accessible on or before the first day of class. Please continue to check your school email (from noreply@follett.com) before the start of each term. 

Yes. For printed materials, you will receive an email (check your school email address) when the materials are ready for pick-up. For an additional fee, you can choose to have materials shipped. Contact your campus store at ncat@bkstr.com for details. 

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

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. 

Located in: Academic Classroom Building, Room 302 
Phone: 336-334-7765 
Fax: 336-334-7333 
Email: OARS@ncat.edu 

Only materials identified by your professor as “required” are included in the Aggie Textbook Access program. All “recommended” materials will be available for purchase separately at the N.C. A&T Bookstore.  

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:

  1. Visit: brytewave.redshelf.com
  2. Click "Log in or Create an Account"
    1. If this is your first time logging in, click "Forgot Password" and enter your student email (@aggies.ncat.edu). Then, click "Request Reset."
    2. Check your email for instructions to complete the password reset.
  3. Access Your Digital Books
    1. After logging back in, go to "My Shelf" to find your digital books.
    2. If a book has a grey tag labeled "book," you're all set! Just click and start reading.
    3. 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:

  1. Select the courseware book to view your access code.
  2. Use the copy button to copy your access code.
  3. Go to your book using the Blackboard link provided by your instructor on your course page.
    1. If you have trouble finding the link, please contact your instructor.
    2. If you continue to experience issues, reach out to our Course Materials Manager at aklowe2@ncat.edu.
  4. Find the "Redeem" button.
  5. Paste the code from Brytewave.
  6. You're all set! Happy reading! 

Opting-Out

While all students are automatically enrolled in the Access program, you may choose to opt-out and are then responsible for finding/purchasing you materials independently. You must take action to opt-out of the program. 

All students are automatically included in the Aggie Textbook Access program; however, you may opt-out of the program during specified opt-out periods. You will have the option to opt out of the Aggie Textbook Access program at the start of each term. To opt-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 

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

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.  

If that course includes printed material, that material is yours to keep. If that course includes digital material, the length of access is dependent on those specific materials. Please contact the N.C. A&T Bookstore at ncat@bkstr.com and/or contact the Campus Bookstore Director at 336-334-7593 for details.

Any additional questions, please contact your campus bookstore team at ncat@bkstr.com and/or the campus Bookstore Director at 336-334-7593.