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ORDER AND ACCESS TEXTBOOKS


Digital textbooks and any included companion materials (homework assignments, quizzes, etc.) are delivered automatically via your course page (AsULearn or Canvas) and should be available by the first day of classes. 

Ahead of each semester, students should:

  • Review and order any required physical textbooks.
  • Purchase any course supplies not included in the rental fee (lab kits, workbooks, one-time use items, course packs, etc.).



Review and Order Physical Textbooks and Course Supplies


Log in to the Campus Store’s ordering system with your App State username and password to review and order. 

All orders can be picked up at the Campus Store or the Campus Services Express desk at the Hickory campus, or shipped directly to students via UPS for a flat fee.


LOG IN TO YOUR STUDENT ACCOUNT

  • Use the button labeled “Student Login to Order Textbooks”
  • Your account is automatically linked to your Banner ID and will auto-populate with your enrolled courses. Do not create a “New customer” account or sign in to a “Returning customer” account.
  • If you are redirected to the checkout page, you are already logged in and can proceed to the next step.

ORDER PHYSICAL TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE SUPPLIES

  • Go to My Account > My Curriculum and select the current semester. 
  • To naviage to your "My Account" page, click on "Welcome [Your Name] in the upper right corner. Then select any of the drop down options. This will take you to your account page where you will find the "My Curriculum" tab.
  • Select Begin Shopping and each course to review required items. 
  • For Physical Textbooks (Rentals): Select Rent (purchase type) and Used (condition). Select the rental duration and the accept checkbox, then Add to Cart. 
  • For course supplies: Select Buy (purchase type) and New (condition), then Add to Cart.

Note: Digital textbooks are designated with an “EA” title and do not need to be ordered. These will be available via your course page by the first day of classes. 

SUBMIT BILLING INFORMATION AND COMPLETE PURCHASE

  • Select the delivery method, verify/add the shipping address, and select Continue.
  • If needed, enter the credit card information and your App State affiliation. 
  • Review the selected billing address. This address must match the billing address of the credit card used for the purchase. If necessary, select Add Address to add the correct billing address for the credit card. 
  • Select Continue to review and place your order.
  • If the selected address does not match the credit card’s billing address, you will receive an Authorization declined error message. If this occurs, select Edit Cart to select/add the correct billing address and place your order again.

Log in to review and order textbooks and supplies 

Need assistance placing an order? Contact the Campus Store at 828-262-3052.



Access Digital Textbooks 


Digital textbooks/companion materials are delivered automatically via your course page and should be available by the first day of classes. 


ACCESS VIA ASULEARN COURSE PAGES

  • Select My Materials. This will open the course dashboard, which will display course materials for each active course in which you are enrolled.
  • Select Read Now to go to the VitalSource Bookshelf to sign in or create an account. 

ACCESS VIA CANVAS COURSE PAGES

  • Select the VitalSource Digital Materials tab.
  • Select Read Now to go to the VitalSource Bookshelf to sign in or create an account.

TIPS AND NOTES

  • Create your VitalSource Bookshelf with a personal email account to maintain access to digital textbooks after graduation.
  • Some digital companion materials are delivered via VitalSource (Reveal Access Code or Launch Courseware button) and are provided to students enrolled in these courses at no extra charge. 
  • If your course materials are not available in your VitalSource Bookshelf, please contact your instructor.

Need assistance accessing your digital textbooks? Submit a Campus Store Support Request ticket (log-in required).

VitalSource assistance: