Colorado Christian University makes it easy for you to obtain your textbooks and course materials. In partnership with Barnes and Noble, your textbooks and course materials will automatically be sent to you when you register for classes. Your Resource Fee covers this service which will streamline how you get your textbooks and course materials.
Most of your books will be digital ebooks. All ebooks will be accessible through Brightspace and embedded in your course. If an ebook is not available, a physical book will be mailed to you. However, it's important that you check your student email as you will need to verify your address in order to receive the physical rental copy.
If you prefer physical copies of books, you can find and purchase it on your own but you will still be charged the resource fee for the embedded digital version.
No. Your books will automatically be added to your course when you register.
No. Most of your books will be ebooks. The only time you will receive a rented physical copy is if an electronic version is not available. If you prefer physical textbooks, you are welcome to find and purchase them on your own.
If you need special textbook accommodations for a qualifying disability or medical condition, please contact CAGS DAS at CAGSdas@ccu.edu or 303-963-3161 to discuss eligibility for ebook or textbooks at no additional cost.
Please Note: Resource fee opt out is not an option. All students will be charged the resource fee irrespective of disability or University provided book format utilization.
If you prefer physical copies of your books, you are welcome to find and purchase them on your own. You will still be charged the resource fee for the embedded digital version.
No. This service is included in the Resource Fee for all CAGS students.
Electronic books will be embedded in your class in Brightspace. This will be available to you one week prior to the start date. If you are receiving a physical copy of a book, Barnes & Noble will send you an email 30 days prior to the beginning of the semester requiring verification of your address. You must verify your mailing address before your book(s) will be shipped to you. The book(s) will ship upon verification of your mailing address.
You will need to verify your address every semester.
You will need to contact Barnes & Noble to notify them of the address change.
Some ebooks will expire after you complete the course. Some ebooks offer lifetime access. This will be noted in Brightspace with your materials. Physical books will need to be returned after you complete the course.