Sauk Ready

Campus-wide Access programs such as Sauk Ready Textbook Program take the hassle out of getting course materials by providing students with convenient access to their required materials for the lowest price available.

Follett works on behalf of the campus to negotiate required material prices with publishers down to the lowest possible price. Follett then works with the campus store to ensure all required digital materials appear in the student’s Canvas and all required physical materials are prepared for pickup by the first day of class, as applicable.

As part of the textbook program, students are charged a rate of $27.50 per credit hour. All students are automatically enrolled in the program, and students who are not interested in the material savings can opt-out of the program each term with no penalty. Students who opt-out of the program are responsible for finding and purchasing their own required materials.

Students will be notified at the point of course registration. Additionally, all participating students will receive communications to their school email address providing them with all necessary program information including deadlines, rates, and how to opt-out as available. Be on the lookout for Sauk Ready Texbook Program emails.

This program has the potential to help students save on college tuition, but individual savings may vary depending on their educational plans and circumstances. We encourage students and families to explore whether this option is the right fit for them.

Students will access their digital course materials within Canvas. Students will also have an option to access digital course materials outside of Canvas with instructions to do so provided in an email to their SVCC email account. Physical course materials will be available for pick up at the Follett Bookstore on campus. Students will receive an email to their SVCC student email account with instructions to pick up their materials. There will also be an option for students to have their physical materials shipped at an additional cost.

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

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

• Required: it is necessary for the course.
• Recommended: the instructor has suggested an item that may be helpful.

Only required digital and/or physical materials for courses participating in the program are included. For recommended materials, you can order these materials online or visit the campus bookstore where they will be happy to assist you.

All students are automatically enrolled in the program once they register for their courses. Students may choose to opt-out and remove themselves from the program before the opt-out deadline for a full refund. If a student opts-out, they are then responsible for finding / purchasing their required materials independently. Students must take action to opt-out of the program each term. There is no penalty for opting out.

• 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 if their materials are already provisioned directly in Canvas. If the course requires physical 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 / opt-out deadline, access to electronic or digital materials will be automatically disabled. If the course requires / provided physical materials, they must be returned to the campus store unless otherwise stated.

Ultimately it is up to you. Please utilize the Student Experience Page [Available Soon] to determine your best option to remain in the program or opt out. If courses for this semester don't have any required materials that would be provided or if you have a source for those required materials, you could find value in opting out for the semester.

If you've chosen to Opt out, you'll be expected to acquire the required course materials for the semester. You'll want to have these in-hand on Day One of classes. 

The easiest method of determining what materials are required is using the 'Textbooks' link on the Follett Bookstore's website. This will allow you to search for classes individually or using your Student ID. Materials will continue to be available for purchase through the Follett Bookstore, but materials do NOT have to be purchased through the Bookstore. The Bookstore listings will show you exactly what is required and recommended for your classes.

Here are some alternative sources for you to source your required materials:

• Abe Books | www.abebooks.com
• Chegg | www.chegg.com/books
• Amazon | www.amazon.com/textbooks

There is no guarantee that these alternative sources will have the exact version of materials required for your course. you may also source your required materials directly from the publisher. It is recommended you consult with the Follett Bookstore representative if you have further questions.

Full details on the process to Opt-out will be available in July. The deadline to opt-out will be shared at that time as well.