Victor E. Bundle

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Victor E. Bundle program?

  Victor E. Bundle is a course material delivery model that simplifies the student experience, lowers the cost of materials and ensures students have access to all of their required course materials on or before the first day of class. Through this innovative program, physical books are conveniently packaged and provided to students on a rental basis, and access to digital material is linked directly within Canvas, $27.50 plus tax per credit hour for the 23-24 academic year. At the end of the term, students will receive email reminders to return rented physical course materials to the bookstore.

• How does it work?

  Register for your classes and the bookstore will start preparing your course materials

  • One month before classes start, you will receive an email instructing you to select your delivery preference (in-store pickup or shipped directly to you)
  • An email notification will be sent when your order is ready for pickup or when it ships
  • Your digital materials will be delivered for your course(s) within Canvas

• Who is eligible to participate?

  Students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program and Vocational Nursing Program are excluded from the program; however, students in these programs will still be able to purchase course materials from the bookstore.

• What materials are included in the program?

  The program provides all required textbooks, eTextbooks, lab manuals, and access codes to eligible students.

• What materials are excluded from the program?

  The program does not include consumable course supplies that cannot be returned and reused such as lab goggles, dissection kits, cosmetology kits, culinary kits, welding kits or nursing kits. Kits must be purchased separately from the Victor E. Bundle Program but may be bought in the bookstore.

• How do I enroll in the program?

  All eligible students will be automatically enrolled in the Victor E. Bundle program.

• Can I opt-out of the program?

  Students have the option to opt-out of the Victor E. Bundle program each semester during the opt-out window.

  Students must only be enrolled in the 2nd 8-week term or minimester to be eligible for opt-out.

  The opt-out deadline for Fall Second 8-week term is October 15, 2024. Students can opt out using the opt-out form submission.

  The opt-out deadline for Minimester is December 11, 2024. Students can opt out using the opt-out form submission.

  By opting out, students will not receive their required materials in a convenient package and access to digital content will be removed after the opt-out window closes.

  Options for purchasing course materials after opting out can be found on the bookstore website.

• How do I change my opt-out status?

  You may change your opt-out status and opt into the Victor E. Bundle program via the Victor E. Bundle Opt-Out Process, or by following the instructions found in your opt-out confirmation email. Please note you must make your final selection by August 19 for Fall 2024 16 week and first 8 week terms

• How do I purchase my course materials if I decide to opt-out of the program?

  Students will be responsible for purchasing their required course materials through the bookstore, directly from the publisher, or other booksellers (Amazon, Chegg, etc).

• When are my textbook rentals due back to the bookstore?

  The deadline to return all rental textbooks is the last day of final exams for the semester. For Spring 2024, the last day for final exams is Thursday, May 9th. Students will receive reminders ahead of the rental deadline to their email address.

• Can I buy my rented textbook?

  Yes, the program provides you with the option to purchase any rental textbooks at a reduced rate during the semester. 

• Do I need to return books if they are for a continuation course?

  Yes, you will be required to return rented materials used in continuation courses. You will be issued the same title for the next semester of the continuation course. Access to digital content is also provided for a single term and is re-authorized once you have registered for the continuation portion of the course. Continuity to your work within that content is maintained through your user account you create with the publisher.

• What happens if I never verify my order?

  Students will receive email notifications from the bookstore reminding them to verify their order and choose their fulfillment preference. If the student does not opt-out, their materials will be held at the bookstore, and their student account will be charged.

• If I never pick up my books, will I still get charged?

  Yes, if the student does not opt-out, physical materials will be held at the bookstore, digital materials will be accessed through the LMS, and the student account will be charged.

• What if I drop a class?

  If course materials have been picked up or delivered for the dropped class, those materials should be returned to the bookstore within 48 hours. If you drop a class and enroll in a different class, the bookstore will “swap” the required course materials so that you have what you need .

• Can I opt-out if I picked up my textbooks?

  Yes, you will have 48 hours to return your textbooks. If you do not return the textbooks, the charges for the bundle will remain on your student account, and you will be subject to a replacement (75% of the new book price) and non-return processing fee (7.5% of new book price at time of purchase).

• If my professor has recommended course materials, will those be included in this program?

  Only materials identified by your professor or campus as “required” are included as part of the program. All “recommended” materials will be available for purchase at the campus store.

• Am I required to purchase a Victor E. Bundle?

  No! The program is optional. You may opt-out to obtain textbooks on your own.