BookBundle Program
Longwood University’s BookBundle program takes the hassle out of students getting their required course materials by ensuring they have everything they need on day one at the lowest available cost.
Designed for affordability, convenience, and academic success, the BookBundle program makes accessing required textbooks and course materials easier than ever.
Frequently Asked Questions for Faculty
How it Works
How does the program work?
The BookBundle program takes the hassle out of getting students’ required course materials by having the Longwood University Store prepare these materials for them. This allows every enrolled student access your course materials for the term. Once they have selected their courses, their course list will be sent to the Longwood University Store. The Longwood University Store gets everything ready for them. All they need to do is check their school email for how to access their course materials for the term. The low program fee is charged directly to their student account for easy payment each semester.
Who is participating in the program?
Your campus is participating in the BookBundle program to save students up to 60% on required course materials! While all undergraduate students are automatically enrolled, students have the opportunity to opt-out or opt back in during the drop-add period. Students who would like to review the option to opt-out of the program, please review the student FAQ titled “Is the program required or can I opt-out of the program”.
How do students get their course materials?
Once the student registers for their courses, the Longwood University Store will get everything ready for them! Students will receive confirmation emails sharing details to access digital materials in Canvas. If the student has physical materials, the Longwood University Store will communicate with them when they can pick up these materials.
Program Benefits and Costs
What are the benefits to faculty?
There are many benefits to faculty, including:
- No restraint on academic freedom as instructors choose their content.
- Ability to teach and assign homework on day one of classes as students come to class prepared.
- Ability to deliver digital materials directly in Canvas.
- Ensures students have the correct editions and materials.
What are the benefits to students?
There are many benefits to students, including:
- Up to 60% savings on required course materials.
- Deferred student billing direct to student accounts for easy payment.
- Required course materials available day one with no waiting in line with heavy books.
- Digital platforms offer key features such as: highlighting, flash cards & note-sharing, leading to greater success in the course.
- Reduced stress related to finding and purchasing the correct course materials.
Will students save money?
Yes! Students can save up to 60% based on savings at other schools and thanks to the Longwood University Store relationships with publishing partners and bulk purchasing power. The program also reduces student stress during the purchasing process and provides a method to easily access, manage and use all course materials regardless of format or cost.
What is the cost of the program for students?
The cost is based on a student’s credit load. For fall and spring semesters, students are charged $30 per credit hour up to 12 credit hours, with the cost capped at $360. This means full-time students (12+ credits) pay a flat rate of $360 per semester for their course materials.
Examples:
Fall/Spring:
- 6 credits = $180
- 9 credits = $270
- 12+ credits = $360
This structure aligns with Longwood’s banded tuition model and ensures students have predictable, affordable access to their required materials.
Materials
What type of materials will students receive?
Depending on their classes and the course materials required by the faculty, they may receive a combination of: digital course materials, printed textbooks, printed lab manual or workbooks.
How often are materials supplied?
Required materials are supplied at the beginning of each term. The materials will be accessible on or before day one of class. Students should continue to check their school email (from noreply@follett.com) before the start of each term.
Can students have my printed learning materials shipped to them?
Yes! For printed materials, students will receive an email when the materials are ready for pick-up in-store, or students can choose to have them shipped at an additional cost. Students should contact the Longwood University Store at bookstore@longwood.edu for details.
Do students get to keep their materials at the end of each term?
Printed materials are theirs to keep at the end of each term. Digital materials can be accessed for a minimum of 180 days and may be available for longer period of time based on the material adopted and the publisher's terms.
Can students choose if they want print or digital materials?
Print or digital format is determined based on the adopted material for the specific course prior to the start of class. Students should check with their faculty member to see what format has been chosen for that course.
If it is a digital version, students can contact the Longwood University Store for available print options.
If a student has a qualified disability requiring print versions or other accommodations, they should contact Accessibility Services for more information.
Are recommended course materials included in the BookBundle program?
Required materials are supplied at the beginning of each term. The materials will be accessible on or before day one of class. Students should continue to check their school email (from noreply@follett.com) before the start of each term.
Opting-Out
Is the BookBundle program required, or can students opt-out of the program?
While all students are automatically enrolled in the Access program, students may choose to opt-out and are then responsible for finding/purchasing their materials independently. Students not interested in participating must take action to opt out of the program by the opt out deadline each term. There is no penalty to opt-out.
How do students opt-out/do they need to opt out each term?
All students are automatically enrolled in the BookBundle Program when they register for their courses. Students not interested in the program benefits can opt-out of the program during specified opt-out periods. Students will be emailed the option to opt-out of the BookBundle program at the start of each term.
The opt-out portal will open on July 7, 2025 and close on September 2, 2025.
To opt out, students can check their school email for information and/or visit the Opt Out Portal.
For all other questions, students should contact the Longwood University Store at bookstore@longwood.edu for information on how to opt-out.
What if a student opted-out by mistake or changed their mind?
If the opt-out period has not ended, students can opt back in by going to the opt-out portal and choosing “Opt-In”. They can login to the opt-out portal by clicking an opt-out link provided by the school or by checking their school email for the link to the opt-out portal.
Adding/Dropping/Incomplete Courses
What if a student adds or drops a course?
If a student adds or drops a course, that information is automatically transmitted to the Longwood University Store.
- Added courses: Within 24 hours of adding a course, students will receive an email to your school email address with details on how to access your digital materials. These digital materials will automatically move with you in Canvas. For printed materials, students will receive an email to their school email address letting them know when the new print materials are ready for pick-up.
- Dropped courses: For courses dropped prior to the last day to drop/add/opt-out deadline, access to electronic or digital materials will be automatically disabled. Printed materials must be returned to the Longwood University Store.
What if students get an incomplete grade in a course and need additional time to access course materials?
If that course includes printed material, that material is the student’s to keep. If that course includes digital material, the length of access is dependent on those specific materials. Please contact the Longwood University Store at bookstore@longwood.edu for details.
I have questions that were not answered in these FAQs. Where can I get more information?
Any additional questions, please contact your Longwood University Store team at bookstore@longwood.edu.