Hornet Textbook Access
All students. Every required material. ONE Affordable price.
What is the Hornet Textbook Access Program?
DSU has partnered with Follett to offer an affordable course materials program which gives students access to all their required course materials by the first day of class at a discounted cost each semester:
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Full-time students (12+ credits): $324 flat rate
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Part-time students (1-11 credits): $27 per credit
IS THE PROGRAM MANDATORY?
All students are automatically enrolled in the program to provide the opportunity to receive their required course materials at the lowest price available, and to ensure preparedness across campus on day one of class. The program’s cost will be added to your Student Accounts billing statement each semester.
Save time and money! No book lists OR BOOKSTORE LINES to worry about.
How It Works
You will be automatically enrolled in the program when you register for classes, and your correct required materials will be made easily available to you by the first day of classes.
DIGITAL MATERIALS: Digital materials will be accessed through Blackboard. These materials automatically move with students as courses are added and dropped.
PHYSICAL MATERIALS: If you will receive physical materials, you will be emailed by the campus store with pickup and shipping information.
- If you will pick up your course materials, you must bring your Student ID to the online order pickup area at the campus store.
- If you would like to have your materials shipped, you may visit Access Shipping Fee: Delaware State University, click “add to bag” and check out. It will appear that there is an additional shipping charge on top of this fee, but that will be removed once processed.
WHAT ARE THE PROGRAM’S BENEFITS?
- Reduced stress related to finding and purchasing the correct course materials in time for the start of classes.
- Easy access and management of digital course materials in the student’s Blackboard, with required course materials available by day one of class.
- Digital platforms offer key features such as: highlighting, flash cards & note-sharing, leading to greater success in the course.
- Cost savings for required course materials.
WILL I SAVE MONEY?
Yes! Students can save up to 60% off the original price thanks to the campus store’s 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.
MORE FAQS
How am I notified about the program?
Students will be notified at the point of course registration, and all participating students will also receive communications to their DSU student email address providing them with all necessary program information including deadlines and fees. Be on the lookout for the following emails with the following subject lines:
- Important Information Regarding your Course Materials for the Upcoming Term | Faculty & Students
- Your Order is Ready for Pick-Up | Students with physical materials
How do I get my required course materials?
Once you register for your courses, you are automatically enrolled in Hornet Textbook Access and the campus store will get all your required materials for your courses ready for you. You will receive confirmation emails to your DSU student email account sharing details to access your digital materials in Blackboard, as applicable. If you have physical materials, the campus store will communicate with you when you can pick up these materials, as applicable.
What type of materials will I receive?
Depending on the classes and the course materials required, you may receive a combination of digital course materials, physical textbooks, printed lab manuals or workbooks.
Will I need non-Hornet Textbook Access materials?
Only materials identified by the faculty as “required” are included in the program as necessary for the course. Instructors may also suggest items that may be helpful for the course as “recommended” materials, which may be available for purchase separately online or at the campus store.
What if I add or drop a course?
If you add or drop a course, that information is automatically transmitted to the campus store.
- Added courses: Within 24 hours of adding a course, students will receive an email at their DSU student email address with details to access their digital materials and/or if their materials are already provisioned directly into Blackboard. If the course requires physical materials, students will receive an email to their DSU student 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/opt-in deadline, access to electronic or digital materials will be automatically disabled. If the course requires physical materials, they must be returned to the campus store unless otherwise stated.
- Note: If you drop a course from your schedule on or before the last day of the drop/add period for this term (check the academic calendar), your account will automatically be fully refunded for digital materials. Print materials must be returned to the campus store before your account can be refunded.
Do I get to keep the materials at the end of the semester?
Required physical materials can be kept by the student at the end of each term and do not have to be returned. Digital materials can be accessed for a minimum of 180 days and may be available for a longer period of time based on the material adopted and the publisher’s terms.
What if I can’t access my digital BryteWave account online?
If your BryteWave course material was delivered as part of the program, then Follett typically sets up these accounts under your DSU student email address. You may use the forgot password option at https://brytewave.redshelf.com/accounts/login/ and your DSU student email address to request a password change and to access your BryteWave account.
If it doesn’t recognize that DSU student email address, please contact your campus store to request assistance in confirming what email address was used to fulfill your digital course materials.
Where do I go if I need more assistance?
If you need more assistance, you can find additional resources, support articles, and self-help tools on Follett’s customer support page. You can use the friendly chatbot in the bottom right of the page to be guided through tools for your specific questions.