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How to Opt In

Lee
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Each school customizes Inclusive Access a little bit to meet their students' unique needs. Depending on your institution, you may be able to opt-out of the materials if you decide to acquire them elsewhere or opt-in to access the material through RedShelf's platform.

How do I opt-in?

Most schools use the "opt-out" Inclusive Access model, which opts students in by default. Your school will make it very clear if your course uses an "opt-in" Inclusive Access model, which opts you OUT by default. You have NOT been charged for materials and will not be charged unless you choose to opt-in. If you have Opt-In materials on your RedShelf account when the course starts, it's temporary access. You will need to opt in to keep them.
 
If you opt-in, note that Inclusive Access is not free and will be charged to your student account. The bookstore will have exact pricing information. Here's how to opt-in:
  1. Click the RedShelf tool in your LMS (Canvas, Blackboard, D2L, etc).
    If you have trouble with your LMS, log into your school’s RedShelf website (called a "white label," e.g. towson.redshelf.com or supestore.redshelf.com). If you don’t know your school’s white label, try doing a search online for your school's name followed by RedShelf (e.g. University of California San Deigo RedShelf). If you're still having trouble finding your school's RedShelf site, please connect with your Bookstore Team.
  2. You might need to reset your password, which you can do at redshelf.com/accounts/forgot
  3. Navigate to MyShelf in the main menu
  4. Navigate to My Courses
  5. Click on any course and view the blue banner for your opting status
  6. Follow the instructions on the box that pops up to complete the opt-in process

That's it! You have access for the semester and your account will be billed after the add/drop deadline.

 

Can I opt-in after the add/drop deadline?

Again, it depends on your school's customized Inclusive Access program. Some schools allow you to opt-in any time during the semester, while others only allow you to opt-in before the add/drop deadline. If your school allows opting at any time, you can follow the above instructions! If not, follow up with your bookstore since they worked with your professor to coordinate what's needed for the course and can tell you the next steps.
 
Note that if you opt-in, you can opt back out before the add/drop deadline. Once the deadline has passed, you will not be able to change your mind and opt-out.

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