The Montclair State University Bookstore participates in the Access program. Courses enrolled in Access provide all required course material as part of tuition and fees. This helps to eliminate the time spent searching for deals on books and accidentally getting the wrong book or edition. Access enables students to know the full cost of a course upfront with no surprises about additional out-of-pocket costs for any required course materials. Access is designed to ensure students get the course materials they need to succeed at a competitive and affordable price. The Access program also guarantees to have the course materials needed on day one, making it easier for students to study, learn and be successful in their courses.
How Does Access Work?
Through the Access program, you can see a list of class materials by course number, the price of those materials via Access.
Summer 2024
| Course* | Course Fee |
| ACCT 204 | $121.50 |
| BIOL 112 | $39.00 |
| BIOL 113 | $39.00 |
| BUGN 280 | $85.00 |
| CSIT 104 | $88.00 |
| CSIT 111 | $43.99 |
| CSIT 112 | $43.99 |
| CSIT 114 | $88.00 |
| CSIT 170 | $46.00 |
| CSIT 213 | $88.00 |
| CSIT 504 | $46.00 |
| ECON 301 | $107.99 |
| FINC 300 | $111.00 |
| FREN 101 | $128.00 |
| INFO 240 | $70.00 |
| INFO 290 | $39.00 |
| INFO 300 | $107.99 |
| INFO 301 | $126.75 |
| SPAN 135 | $75.00 |
* Digital or electronic course materials are not available elsewhere or accessible by students from somewhere other than through Access.
If you wish to opt out the Access program, email: accessoptout@montclair.edu
Please Note: Students must use their Montclair email addresses when registering for courses. To facilitate the Access program student accounts are assessed the related charge for course materials. Students choosing the opt-out option or to drop a course must do so no later than the “Drop deadline for 100% refund/adjustment” set for each semester. After the Drop Deadline for 100% refund/adjustment, the electronic course materials issued to students become the property of the students and a refund is not possible.
Register Your Course!
Getting your course enrolled in the Access program is easy. Take a look at the phases that explain the process and instructions on how to start.
PHASE I: Filling Out a Request Form
Filling out the Sign up for Access form allows for our department to begin the process of finding out the pricing with the University Bookstore. Follett is our Bookstore partner and the conduit between Montclair State and all publishers.
The pricing we receive back is then compared to the current pricing and what is available from other sources. One of the factors for moving forward with Access, is to ensure that a student cannot obtain the materials elsewhere for cheaper (within a 10% margin).
PHASE II: Obtaining the Necessary Approvals
Approval by the Department Head, Dean and Provost would need to be obtained by the person submitting the Sign up for Access form, and would be required before proceeding to Phase III.
PHASE III: Special Program Fee
The Auxiliary Services Office would complete a Special Program Fee Request Form once the pricing is determined and approvals are received. This form will be emailed to you, and will need to be signed by both the Dean of your College and the Provost.
A copy of the signed form would need to be sent back to Auxiliary Services, who will then review and submit the completed form to Accounting and the Bursar’s Office. Keep in mind, the Office of Student Accounts has strict deadlines for the cut off for this form to be submitted. The Special Program Fee Form would need to be signed and sent back to the Auxiliary Services Office by the following deadlines:
- Submit by March 15 to become effective Fall term.
- Submit by April 1 to become effective Winter term.
- Submit by August 15 to become effective Spring term.
- Submit by September 1 to become effective Summer term.
PHASE IV: Assigning the Program Fee to the Course
Auxiliary Services will coordinate with Accounting and Student Accounts to assign the special program fee to the course.
PHASE V: Communication to all enrolled Students
Communication is sent out to all Students enrolled in the course explaining how they can obtain their course materials.
If you have questions about Follett Access, please contact us via email: includED@montclair.edu
Please Note: This would apply to all sections of the course, not just one individual section. Not all courses are eligible to participate. This program is not for adopting or selecting your learning materials. To submit your adoptions, please head to the Follett Discover tab on Canvas.