Ivy+ Textbooks

Find more information on Ivy+ Tuition and Textbooks at the Ivy+ homepage and make sure to check your @ivytech.edu email for important instructions and information.

Students and faculty with access to MyIvy can also find great resources available in the Knowledge Base articles.

Alternatively, for help with specific issues, please submit a ticket using the following links:

For textbook concerns, order issues, or bookstore questions: Barnes & Noble Student Portal

For courseware, IvyLearn, or other technological concerns: IvyLearn Access and Technical Issues

For general questions, contact our Ivy Help Line at 1-888-IVY-LINE (1-888-489-5463)

Who is not eligible for  Textbooks?

Dual credit, KLLM, skills training, and building/construction trade apprenticeship students are currently excluded from  Textbooks.

What is not included in  Textbooks?

Course materials that are recommended but not required, program fees, course fees, and consumable fees (e.g., exam fees, proctoring fees, nursing scrubs, welding rods) are not currently included in  Textbooks.

Will I have a choice of materials?

 Textbooks is a digital-first model, but if you prefer print textbooks, you will still have access to looseleaf print (also called low-cost print) options when available. This availability varies by publisher.

Can I Opt-Out of  Textbooks?

Eligible students will automatically be enrolled in  Textbooks and charged the per-credit-hour fee for required textbooks and courseware. Students must take action to opt out. Opting out of  Textbooks applies to the entire semester. Students cannot pick and choose select courses to opt-out of.

Opting out means a student is responsible for purchasing all their own textbooks, courseware, and other required materials for all courses over the 16-week semester.

The window to opt out of  Textbooks is from the time a student receives their textbook selection email from the bookstore through the last full refund date of their earliest starting class. You can change your opt out/in status for  Textbooks via the Opt Out portal on MyIvy during this window.

Can I Opt Back into  Textbooks?

Yes! Opt-out and opt-in have the same deadlines.

Students can opt back into  from the time they receive their textbook selection email from the bookstore through the last full refund date of their earliest starting class. You can change your opt out/in status for  Textbooks via the Opt Out portal on MyIvy during this window.

How much does  Tuition and Textbooks Cost?

Current tuition and textbooks rates can be found at IvyTech.edu/IvyPlus!

What if I change my schedule/class?

Approximately 24 hours after making a schedule change, you will receive an email to your @ivytech.edu email from the bookstore with instructions and next steps.

If you have withdrawn from a course that uses printed materials, you will be directed to return those materials to the bookstore in an unopened package.

If adding a class, you will be directed to confirm your new materials for the course and select shipping or in-store pickup.

What is the Summer-Flex Scholarship?

With Summer-Flex, full-time students can take any remaining credit hours over the summer session to reach a 30-credit hour target for the academic year without paying anything extra.

For example: If you take 12 credits in the Fall and 12 credits in the Spring, you are eligible to take up to 6 credits in the Summer at no additional cost!

Where can I order print versions of my digital textbooks?

Physical textbook rentals will be provided when digital materials are not available. These must be returned at the end of the course.

You can request a print copy in addition to your digital textbook when reserving your materials at the start of term. This availability varies by publisher.

Step-by-step instructions for ordering print materials are also available here! [Link “here” to PDF - TK]

Which materials need to be returned at the end of a course and how do I make returns?

Materials that need to be returned will have a green sticker on their cover with the date that they need to be returned by. Print materials that may not need to be returned include workbooks, lab manuals, and other one-time use items.

Returns can be made at any Ivy Tech bookstore or by mail using a return label provided by the bookstore.

How long after registering for classes will it take for the Barnes & Noble email to arrive?

The email to reserve your textbooks and materials will arrive within 30-days before the start of term to your @ivytech.edu email. If you register for classes or make changes to your schedule in the 30-days prior to or after the first day of term, allow 24-48 hours for the email to arrive.

Can’t find the email from Barnes & Noble? Reservations can also be made on your student portal at www.ivytech.edu/bookstore.

How do I access my digital textbooks?

Digital textbooks are available through your IvyLearn dashboard. Simply click on an eBook or select digital content in IvyLearn to access it. If an access code is required, a pop-up window will appear, prompting you to enter the code to access. Features such as highlighting, read aloud, and note-taking will vary based on the publisher and digital platform.

Quick guides and video tutorials are also available in IvyLearn, and knowledge base articles in MyIvy provide more information about using digital textbooks.

Can I Opt-Out of  Textbooks?

Eligible students will automatically be enrolled in  Textbooks and charged the per-credit-hour fee for required textbooks and courseware. Students must take action to opt out. Opting out of  Textbooks applies to the entire semester. Students cannot pick and choose select courses to opt-out of.

Opting out means students will be responsible for purchasing all their own textbooks, courseware, and other required materials for all courses over the 16-week semester.

The window to opt out of  Textbooks is from the time a student receives their textbook selection email from the bookstore through the last full refund date of their earliest starting class. You can change your opt out/in status for  Textbooks via the Opt Out portal on MyIvy during this window.

Can I Opt Back into  Textbooks?

Yes! Opt-out and opt-in have the same deadlines.

Students can opt back into  from the time they receive their textbook selection email from the bookstore through the last full refund date of their earliest starting class. You can change your opt out/in status for  Textbooks via the Opt Out portal on MyIvy during this window.

How do I contact the bookstore about my  Textbooks order?

Fill out a ticket on the  Textbooks Help page here.

What if I need accessible textbooks?

Accessible Format Textbooks are available for students with disabilities. Eligibility and requests are handled by Disability Support Services.

Can I use financial aid to pay for other materials I need from the bookstore?

Yes. If you have financial aid available, it can be used in the bookstore, either in-store or on the bookstore website.

Any financial aid (i.e., Pell grant, state financial aid, student loans, other grants, scholarships, etc.) will be applied to your tuition and required fees first. You can still use remaining financial aid for any other materials or supplies at the bookstore at Barnes & Noble pricing.

Will  Tuition and Textbooks Affect Financial Aid?

No,  Tuition and Textbooks will not affect financial aid.

Available financial aid (Pell grant, state financial aid, student loans, other grants, scholarships, etc.) will be applied to tuition costs and required fees first. The remaining balance can be used for other supplies and materials at any Ivy Tech bookstore, in-person or online!

Where can I order print versions of my digital textbooks?

Physical textbook rentals will be provided when digital materials are not available. These must be returned at the end of the course.

You can request a print copy in addition to your digital textbook when reserving your materials at the start of term. This availability varies by publisher.

Step-by-step instructions for ordering print materials are also available here! [Link “here” to PDF - TK]

Which materials need to be returned at the end of a course and how do I make returns?

Materials that need to be returned will have a green sticker on their cover with the date that they need to be returned by. Print materials that may not need to be returned include workbooks, lab manuals, and other one-time use items.

Returns can be made at any Ivy Tech bookstore or by mail using a return label provided by Barnes & Noble.

If my class next semester is going to use the same book, do I need to return it?

Digital textbooks are the recommended option for materials in a continuous class. If the material is not available in digital format, a print rental will be provided.

You can use the same book for two consecutive 8-week classes falling within the same 16-week semester. Books are rented on an 8-week term or 16-week semester basis. Materials such as lab manuals and workbooks are considered single-use items and do not need to be returned.

Which materials need to be returned at the end of a course and how do I make returns?

Materials that need to be returned will have a green sticker on their cover with the date that they need to be returned by.

Print materials that may not need to be returned include workbooks, lab manuals, and other one-time use items.

Returns can be made at any Ivy Tech bookstore or by mail using a return label provided by the bookstore.

When are my textbooks due back to the bookstore?

The deadline to return all rental textbooks is the end of the 8-week term or 16-week semester depending on the length of the course. You will receive email reminders about the rental deadline to your @ivytech.edu email.

What happens if I do not return my books by the due date?

You are required to return any  rental textbooks. Failure to do so will result in a hold on your student account that will prevent registration until the materials are either returned or you pay the replacement costs.

To remove an  Textbook Hold, please take one of the following steps:    

1. Return your rentals. Students can return rentals in-person at any Ivy Tech bookstore or via shipping. For shipping details and a label, please contact the bookstore for instructions.                 

2. Pay the hold balance. Students can settle the remaining balance for their unreturned  Textbook Rentals directly with Barnes & Noble. Contact the bookstore for instructions. 

3. Purchase your textbook rentals. Students can alternatively purchase their rented textbooks at a discounted price. Contact the bookstore for instructions.