Cal Lutheran BookPass
Textbook Affordability & Access Program
Access your required textbooks and course materials.
Starting Fall 2024, all traditional undergraduate students will be automatically enrolled in the Cal Lutheran BookPass program. This program provides students with all their required course materials, easily accessible through Canvas, for an affordable price, on or before the first day of class.
Questions? Contact the Campus Store at callutheran@bkstr.com for more information.
On this page:
1. Register for classes
After registering for courses, you'll be automatically enrolled into the BookPass program and the Campus Store will start preparing your required course materials.
2. Check your email
The Campus Store will provide you with program information and instructions on how to access your required materials. Check your .edu email regularly to stay up to date.
3. Access your books
About two weeks before classes begin, you will receive an email notifying you when your course materials are ready. You will receive instructions on how to access your materials.
Types of Materials
Digital Course Materials
Most course materials will be accessible in a digital format in your Canvas account. These digital materials will be available on or before the start of classes.
If you opt out of the BookPass program by the Add/Drop Deadline for this term, you will be removed from the program and will not be charged.
Physical Course Materials
Students receiving physical course mateirals will receive an email confirming that their materials are ready for pickup. Students must bring their Student ID to the online order pickup area at the Campus Store.
If you drop the course on or before the Add/Drop deadline for the term you must return the print materials to the campus store before the charge is removed from your student account.
- Reduced Stress: Begin the semester with the confidence of being fully prepared and ready.
- Plan Ahead: Transparent and consistent pricing of $210 each semester, billed directly to the student’s account along with tuition and fees. Easily budget and manage your costs.
- Savings: Course materials are provided at the lowest price avaiable thanks to direct relationships with book publishers. Students can save 30%–50% over the traditional print cost.
- Save Time: No more waiting in long lines, carrying heavy textbooks, and searching for the right editions at the best price – it’s all done for you!
- Flexibility: All students are automatically enrolled in the program for ease, but any students not wanting to participate can opt-out and remove themselves from the program with no penalty. Learn more about “Opting-Out” in the FAQs below.
For Students
How It Works
How does the BookPass program work?
BookPass takes the hassle out of getting your course materials because costs are covered as part of the charges on 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 Campus Store. The Campus Store gets everything ready for you. All you need to do is check your school email for how to access your course materials for the term.
Who is participating in this program?
Starting Fall 2024, all traditional undergraduate students will be automatically enrolled in BookPass. Students 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 see the Opting-Out section below.
How do I get my course materials?
Once you register for your courses, the Campus Store 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
How much does BookPass cost?
The program costs $210 per semester, which is billed along with tuition and fees on your account. This means your payment plan and/or financial aid will help you manage the cost.
What are the benefits to me?
There are many benefits to students, including:
- 30%–50% lower than equivalent pricing for course materials.
- Automatic billing direct to your student account
- Required course materials available on day one with no waiting in line with heavy books.
- Digital platforms offer key features such as: highlighting, flash cards & note-sharing, leading to greater success in the course.
- Reduced stress related to finding and purchasing the correct course materials.
Will I save money?
Yes! Students can save between 30% - 50% 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
What type of materials will I receive?
Depending on your classes and the course materials your instructor requires, you may receive a combination of digital textbooks and course materials, printed textbooks, printed lab manual or workbooks. You'll receive most of your course materials digitally.
How often are materials supplied?
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.
Can I have my printed learning materials shipped to me?
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 the Campus Store at callutheran@bkstr.com for details.
Do I get to keep my materials at the end of each term?
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.
Can I choose if I want print or digital materials?
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 Campus Store or available print options.
If you are a student with a qualified disability requiring print versions or other accommodations, please contact Accessibility Servicesfor more information.
If my professor has recommended course materials, will those be included with BookPass?
Only materials identified by your professor as “required” are included in the BookPass. All “recommended” materials will be available for purchase separately at the Campus Store.
Opting-Out
Is BookPass required, or can I opt-out of the program?
While all students are automatically enrolled in the BookPass 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.
How do I opt-out/do I need to opt out each term?
All students are automatically enrolled in BookPass; however, you may opt-out of the program during specified opt-out periods. You will have the option to opt out of BookPass at the start of each semester. To opt-out:
- You should check your school email for information on how to log in to the Opt-Out Portal and review the process and specific deadlines.
- For all other questions, contact the Campus Store for information on how to opt-out.
What are the opt-out dates for this academic year?
You'll have until the end of Add/Drop period each semester to opt out. View the Academic Calendar
What if I opted-out by mistake or changed my mind?
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
What if I add or drop a course?
If you add or drop a course, that information is automatically transmitted to the Campus Store.
- Added courses: Within 24 hours of adding a course, you will receive an email at their your email address with details to access your digital materials and/or materials are provisioned directly into Canvas. 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 Store.
What if I get an incomplete grade in a course and need additional time to access course materials?
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 Campus Store for details.
I have questions that were not answered in these FAQs. Where can I get more information?
Contact the Campus Store at callutheran@bkstr.com for more information.
For Faculty
How It Works
How does the BookPass program work?
BookPass takes the hassle out of getting students’ course materials because costs are covered as part of the charges on their student account. This allows every enrolled student access to all required materials on or before the first day of class. Once they have selected their courses, their course list will be sent to the Campus Store. The Campus Store gets everything ready for them. All they need to do is check their school email for how to access their course materials for the term.
Who is participating in the program?
Starting Fall 2024, all traditional undergraduate students will be automatically enrolled in BookPass. Students 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 see the Opting-Out section below.
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 sharing details to access 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.
Program Benefits and Costs
How much does BookPass cost?
The program costs $210 per semester, which is billed along with tuition and fees on each student's account. This means payment plans and/or financial aid will help them manage the cost.
What are the benefits to faculty?
There are many benefits to faculty, including:
- No restraint on academic freedom as instructors choose their content
- Knowing students have the correct book edition and can begin teaching on day one.
- Students come to class prepared and can begin homework assignments on day one of class.
- Ability to deliver digital materials directlyin Canvas.
What are the benefits to students?
There are many benefits to students, including:
- 30%–50% lower than equivalent pricing for course materials.
- Deferred student billing direct to student accounts [or insert other billing method].
- Course materials available day one with no waiting in line with heavy books.
- Digital platforms offer key features such as: highlighting, flash cards & note-sharing, leading to greater success in the course.
- Reduced stress related to finding and purchasing the correct course materials.
Will students save money?
Yes! Students can save between 30% - 50% 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
What type of materials will students receive?
Depending on their classes and the course materials required by the faculty, they may receive a combination of: digital course materials, printed textbooks, printed lab manual or workbooks.
How often are materials supplied?
Required materials are supplied at the beginning of each term. The materials will be accessible on or before the first day of class. Students should continue to check their school email (from noreply@follett.com) before the start of each term.
Can students have my printed learning materials shipped to them?
Yes! For printed materials, students will receive an email when the materials are ready for pick-up in-store, or students can choose to have them shipped at an additional cost. Students should contact their Campus Store for details.
Do students get to keep their materials at the end of each term?
Printed materials are theirs 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.
Can students choose if they want print or digital materials?
Print or digital format is determined based on the adopted material for the specific course prior to the start of class. Students should check with their faculty member to see what format has been chosen for that course.
If it is a digital version, students can contact the Campus Store for available print options.
If a student has a qualified disability requiring print versions or other accommodations, they should contact Disability Support Services for more information.
Are recommended course materials included in the Access program?
Only materials identified by the faculty as “required” are included in the BookPass. All “recommended” materials will be available for purchase separately at the Campus Store.
Opting-Out
Is BookPass required, or can students opt-out of the program?
While all students are automatically enrolled in the BookPass 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.
How do students opt-out/do they need to opt out each term?
All students are automatically included in BookPass; however, students may opt-out of the program during specified opt-out periods. Students will have the option to opt out of BookPass at the start of each term. To opt-out:
- Students should check their school email for information on how to log in to the Opt-Out Portal and review the process and specific deadlines.
- For all other questions, contact the Campus Store for information on how to opt-out.
What are the opt-out dates for this academic year?
You'll have until the end of Add/Drop period each semester to opt out. View the Academic Calendar
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.
Adding / Dropping / Incomplete 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 Canvas. 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.
What if students get an incomplete grade in a course and need additional time to access course materials?
If that course includes printed material, that material is the student’s to keep [insert exception if materials are rented]. If that course includes digital material, the length of access is dependent on those specific materials. Please contact the Campus Store for details.
I have questions that were not answered in these FAQs. Where can I get more information?
Contact the Campus Store at callutheran@bkstr.com for more information.