There are a few easy ways to check whether your course uses Inclusive Access:
1. Check your syllabus
Instructors typically include an Inclusive Access statement in the course syllabus if the class participates in the program.
2. Check the Bookstore website
Visit wwccbookstore.com and select Textbooks → Buy Textbooks. Enter your course information to view the required materials. If your course uses Inclusive Access, you will see a message stating: “You will receive a digital version via Canvas. Cost will be billed to your student account.”
3. Still not sure?
If you are unsure whether your course participates in Inclusive Access, contact the Bookstore and we will be happy to help.
Course materials will be avalible directly though Canvas. Simply login, navigate to your course, and follow the links on the left-hand side to access digtal content. For specific instructions see the students page above.
Yes! You can access your Bookshelf content offline by downloading the Bookshelf mobile or desktop app. Once your materials are downloaded, you can access them without an internet connection.
For step-by-step instructions, visit Access Content Offline With Bookshelf® Mobile and Desktop Apps – VitalSource Success
You can opt out if you prefer to purachse your materials seprately. Keep in mind opting out, you may pay more for your textbooks, and delay access to your materials. If a course uses courseware opting out may remove your access to be able to complete course assignments, quizzes, etc. Opt out dealines are as follows: For full semester class you have until the drop add date to opt out. For block classes you have one week from the start of class to opt-out. Failure to opt-out by the deadline means you are REQUIRED to pay for the materials. For step-by step instructions on opting-out navigate to the studnets page above and scroll down to opting-out.
If you drop the course before the drop/add deadline you will be automatically refunded the cost of the IA materials. It may take 1-2 business days to be refunded to your account. Please contact the bookstore if you do not see a refund within 2 business days. For more information regarding dropped classes navigate to the students tab above and see the section dropped classes.
If you register for a course that uses Inclusive Access (IA), you are automatically enrolled in the program and the cost of your digital course materials is billed to your student account. If you do not wish to participate in Inclusive Access, you may opt out of the program, which will remove the Inclusive Access charge from your account. Before opting out, please review the Opt-Out section for more information about the process, deadlines, and how to opt out.
With Inclusive Access, you have access to your digital course materials from the first day of class. Access typically ends when the course is over, but the length of access can vary depending on the publisher’s licensing terms for the material.
IA ensures that you have all your required course materials from day one, so you can begin learning without a delay. It's also more affordable than traditional textbooks, and it is billed automatically so there is no shopping around for books. For more information on benefits or to see previous semesters saving navigate to the home page located above.
IA is generally more afforable than traditonal textbooks. During the Fall 2026 semester here at Western Wyoming students saved $39,998 on materials by using IA. For more information regarding saving navigate to the home page located above.