Help CenterCU Book Access, CU Boulder’s equitable access course materials program, provides degree-seeking undergraduate students access to all of their required course materials before the first day of class for a one-time flat-rate price.
Where do I find my materials?
Your materials will be located inside of Canvas, under a tab labelled "My Course Materials".
Books tagged as "eBook", can be opened, and read on RedShelf.
Books that are tagged "Physical" will be automatically fulfilled by the CU Book Store. You will receive an email from the Book Store when your physical books are ready for pick up. Additionally, order status information can be found on the My Course Materials tab in Canvas.
Once your order is ready for pickup go to the “Textbook and Order Pickup” area on the bottom floor of the CU Book Store, which is in the UMC. Use the QR code provided in the pickup email or your Buff OneCard to locate your order on our self-serve kiosks.
Click the "Read Now" button to open the eBook:
I do not need these course materials, how do I opt-out?
You can easily opt out of digital materials by going to Canvas on a computer or phone web browser (not the Canvas app) and clicking the "My Course Materials" tab. Next click onto the current term. Then click the "View Opting Plans" button at the top of the screen. The next screen will offer you "a la carte" options if you only want to purchase certain books. If you opt out, please be aware you will also lose access to the materials after the opting date. For courses where you are using an eBook and courseware like MyLab, please check with your instructor to make sure you will not need the courseware before opting out.
You have the choice between CU Book Access for a flat rate, or purchasing digital books with Select Access on a material-by-material basis. You'll see this screen in Canvas and you can determine which program you want to use.
If you chose CU Book Access in the above screen, you are all set!
If you chose Select Access on the previous screen, you will now need to opt out of individual books by reviewing all your assigned books and then clicking the "Opt out" button on any that you do not want. Click “Continue” to confirm that you wish to opt out of the material.
Upon opting out of CU Book Access, you will need to return any physical materials you’ve picked up to avoid being charge for them.
Have a question about the ereader?
Please contact RedShelf: https://solve.redshelf.com/hc/en-us/categories/115000384354-Student-Customer-Support
Have a question about how to launch courseware such as Cengage Unlimited, MyLab, MyLab and Mastering, Connect, etc. ?
https://solve.redshelf.com/hc/en-us/categories/115000384354-Student-Customer-Support
Have a question on accessing your ebooks, courseware, or physical materials?
Accessing "My Shelf" Through Canvas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovXFKeXWoL0
Managing Plan Opting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgVz1QYpRI8
Accessing Your eBooks in "My Shelf": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdFuExoxw_A
Accessing Courseware from "My Shelf": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJX0Pcjf_EM
Getting Help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3AH5wlSXc8
Accessing Physical Materials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdceUndRAEE
Billing Questions
Please email assist@cubookstore.com for billing questions.
Question not covered here?
Please email assist@cubookstore.com and we'll help you out!