Course Material Lists & FAQ
Course Material Lists
The WilmU Campus Store works closely with your professors to provide the most up-to-date textbook information. The list is updated daily and may change as courses or materials are added or removed. Prices are also subject to change before the semester begins.
The course material lists are updated when new books are added or removed.
What Each Course Material Requirement Means
- Required
- Indicates the instructor is requiring the course material to be successful in the course.
- Recommended
- Indicates that the instructor may recommend the material to support success in the course. For example, in an English course, students may benefit from additional resources on grammar or research skills, which are available to assist as needed.
- Optional
- Indicates that the material is not required or officially recommended, but the instructor may suggest it to support your success in the course. Optional materials may be used for extra credit or to deepen your understanding of the subject.
- Choose One
- Indicates that the student can choose between the physical textbook or the eBook version of the required material.
Ways to Save on Course Materials
The University Campus Store is committed to providing you with options tailored to your study needs, learning style, and budget. Several cost-saving programs and products are listed below.
Physical Textbooks
While traditional textbooks are still a popular choice for many students, the growing prevalence of eBooks has made offering physical books increasingly challenging. Publishers have raised prices on most printed textbooks and transitioned many to print-on-demand. As a result, most courses now list only digital course materials.
eBook Digital Content
Digital Course Materials or eBooks are available here on our WilmU Campus Store website, or through our vendor partner's wilmu.vitalsource.com (opens in a new tab). Unless otherwise posted, eBooks are valid for 180 days.
Once you place your order, eBook access can be found in three locations:
- At the top of your checkout page
- Your order history
- A separate email sent to the account you signed in with at the Campus Store. If you are unable to locate the email, please type the word "digital book" in your email search option.
For more helpful tips, visit Vitalsource Customer Support (opens in a new tab).
Visit our full eBook & Digital Content FAQ Page for more information.
Inclusive Access
How does Inclusive Access work and why is it beneficial?
Inclusive Access is a method of providing access to course materials when instructors are using interactive courseware platforms or eBooks in place of printed text. The program allows our campus to reduce student course materials costs in comparison to traditional print text and ensures that every student has easy access to the content on the first day of class.
Visit our full Inclusive Access FAQ Page for more information.
Alternative Formats
Loose-leaf (LL) or Student Value Editions (SVE) textbooks are printed on single sheets with a 3-hole punch format, typically making them the least expensive option for new texts. These allow you to carry only a portion of the book at a time and reuse your 3-ring binder.
Custom books are printed specifically for the University and are available as bundled or packaged editions. Custom books can only be purchased through the Campus Store.
Don’t see your question answered here?
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