Starting Fall 2025, the Utah Day 1 Books Access Program ensures undergraduate students have access to required digital and print course materials starting the first day of class, delivered digitally via Canvas Bookshelf for a total cost of only $259 per semester. Learn how to access your textbooks with our “How to Guide.”
The cost of textbooks can be a significant burden for students. On average, students enrolled in Day 1 Access programs save between 50% and 80% on their course materials. To put that into perspective, the typical cost of textbooks is $628 per semester. Utah Day 1 Books Access reduces that cost to $259, saving on average $369 every single semester. The $259 flat rate is the same no matter what degree program undergraduate students are in!
The advantages of Utah Day 1 Books Access go far beyond just saving money. Having immediate access to the right materials from the first day of class is a game-changer for improved academic performance. Universities across the country that have transitioned to similar programs are seeing:
- Grade Improvement: 10% of students have improved their grade in a course by a full letter grade.
- Increased Course Completion: Students utilizing these programs demonstrate higher course completion rates by 15.6%. This means more students are staying on track and achieving their academic goals.
- Increased Student Retention: Students who had access to their required course materials by the first day of class were 14.1% more likely to remain in school.
The Utah Day 1 Books Access Program delivers all required digital and print materials directly to the student by the first day of class, ensuring they’re ready to go from the very first lecture. No more scrambling to find affordable textbooks while falling behind in the early weeks of the semester. Visit store.utah.edu to learn more.
