Getting Started

What is Inclusive Access (IA)

Inclusive Access (IA) provides students with digital course materials on the first day of class through Canvas. Instead of purchasing a textbook separately, the cost of required materials is automatically billed to the student’s Western account.

📚 Day-One Access

Students receive access to their required digital course materials on the first day of class through Canvas. No waiting for a textbook to arrive or purchasing materials separately.

💻 Digital Materials

All Inclusive Access materials are delivered digitally through VitalSource, Western’s IA platform. Depending on the course, materials may include textbooks and courseware from publishers such as McGraw Hill, Cengage, and others.

Students can access their IA textbooks through the VitalSource Bookshelf, which is available directly through Canvas.

✅ Automatic Enrollment

Students are automatically enrolled in Inclusive Access when they register for an IA course. The cost of the required materials is then billed to their Western student account.

💰 Affordable Pricing

Inclusive Access pricing is negotiated course-by-course, which means students can often receive their required materials at a lower cost than purchasing them individually.

↩️ Flexible Opt-Out

Inclusive Access is designed to make getting course materials easy, but students still have a choice. If a student decides to purchase their materials elsewhere, they may opt out of the program by the applicable deadline:

• Full-semester courses: By the drop/add deadline

• Block courses: Within one week of the first day of class

Why Inclusive Access?

Inclusive Access (IA) makes getting your course materials easier, faster, and more affordable.

💰 Save Money
Inclusive Access provides required course materials at a reduced cost. During the Fall 2026 semester, Western Wyoming students saved $39,998 through the program.

📚 Access Materials on Day One
Students receive access to their required digital materials on the first day of class, allowing them to start engaging with course content right away—without waiting for a textbook to arrive or searching for materials elsewhere.

📈 A Growing Program
Inclusive Access continues to grow at Western Wyoming Community College. Currently, 150+ classes use Inclusive Access, with 2,454 active licenses and counting.

As more courses participate, Inclusive Access continues to help make required course materials more accessible, convenient, and affordable for students.