Textbook Transparency Compliance
ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Textbook Cost Transparency Act (2024)
Effective July 1st, 2026
This regulation requires the University of ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ online course schedule to provide course descriptions that clearly identify the following:
- Materials required for the course.
- Any zero-cost materials.
- Any low-cost materials.
- The amount of any automatic fees charged for materials upon registration.
The goal is to provide clear, accessible information about course materials and cost at the time of registration to allow students to make informed decisions about the courses they choose to enroll in.
This information must be available in the online schedule at the time it is published for student view.
Textbook Adoptions
- All course materials must be adopted through the Adoption & Insight Portal with Barnes & Noble College.
- Course material adoptions must be in place when the schedule is publicized to student.
- If no adoption submission is made by the date the schedule is published, the previously used materials will be auto-adopted.
- Any sections with zero-cost or low-cost materials must be indicated in the course description.
Upcoming Adoption Deadlines
Spring 2027
- AIP Opens for Adoptions: September 11th, 2026
- Adoption Deadline: October 9th, 2026
- Schedule Available to Students: October 12th, 2026
Summer 2027
- AIP Opens for Adoptions: November 30th, 2026
- Adoption Deadline: January 29th, 2027
- Schedule Available to Students: February 1st, 2027
Resources for Faculty
- The Bookstore Bundle FAQ page provides detailed information about how this program works for students.
- The Faculty Adoption Resources page provides instructions for material adoption and navigating the Adoption and Insights Portal.
If you need assistance submitting your course material adoptions, please contact the ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Bookstore at (907)474-7384 or sm8514@bncollege.com.