Welcome to the Cornell Academic Materials Program
The Cornell Academic Materials Program is a university-wide program that provides undergraduate students taking undergraduate courses at Cornell with access to their required textbooks and coursepacks for a single flat-rate cost, $275 per semester. Materials in this program are provided in a digital format within Canvas and become available for students to access no later than the first day of classes.
Below and on the pages within this site, you can read about the benefits of this program, learn how the program works, and find answers to frequently asked questions.
Convenience
Students will no longer have to stress about academic materials during the busy start of the semester. Required digital course materials will automatically be available within their Canvas account by the first day of class. This means students can focus on finalizing their schedule and getting settled without the added stress of evaluating textbook prices and worrying about how they will obtain their textbooks.
Supports Academic Success
Students are free to explore their academic interests without having to weigh the costs of the associated course materials. Once enrolled in a course, students have access to their materials on their first day of class which means they can start studying right away. The digital format provides an accessible, easy-to-use navigation with enhanced functionality to help students collaborate and study.
Supports Cornell Sustainability Efforts
Most textbooks and coursepacks in the Cornell Academic Materials Program are provided in a digital format which will eliminate thousands of textbooks from being printed and shipped from publishers to our campus each semester.
Affordability & Value
The Cornell Academic Materials Program sets the $275 flat rate for course materials upfront giving undergraduate students a predictable cost.
The program gives all undergraduate students access to their required textbooks and coursepacks for one low cost no matter what their course of study.
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How it Works
By the first day of classes, undergraduate students can easily access and start using their required course materials by logging into their Canvas account.
Frequently Asked Questions
This program makes acquiring course materials easier and more convenient but the process is new. Please review the list of FAQs for additional details on the program and how it affects Students and Faculty.
Get Help
Need help? View a list of program contacts and additional resources for students and faculty. For general questions, comments and feedback contact: textbooks@cornell.edu.
Advisory Committee
Learn more about the Cornell Academic Materials Program Advisory Committee that have participated in implementing this ground-breaking program.