Ivy+ Textbooks

Ivy+ Textbooks will continue to be offered for free through Summer 2023!

• Step 1: Register for Class

  Register for classes via Schedule Builder or visit MyIvy or the class search page for more information about registering for courses.

   

• Step 2: Confirm Your Ivy+ Textbook Order

  Once registered, check your @ivytech.edu email for information from Barnes & Noble. The email will be sent within 24 hours of registering.  It will include your schedule and textbook confirmation details. Students must confirm in the BNC Ivy+ Textbooks Portal. Confirm your Ivy+ textbook order begins 30 days before start of each semester.

• Step 3: Access Your Ivy+ Textbooks

  Login to IvyLearn to access your digital course materials in the Ivy+ Bookshelf. For physical materials, an email will be sent to your @ivytech.edu email address when your order is ready for pickup or to notify you when it ships. Classes open in IvyLearn two days before the start of class.

• How does Ivy+ Textbooks work with the bookstore?

  Register for your classes and the Ivy Tech bookstores will start preparing your course materials. Sit back and relax while we get everything ready for you!

  • Digital textbooks will be delivered automatically within IvyLearn. No shipping required!
  • One month before classes start, you will receive an email to your ivytech.edu email from Barnes & Noble instructing you to select your delivery preference for any print materials if your classes require them (in-store pickup or shipped directly to you). Shipping is free.
  • An email notification will be sent to your ivytech.edu email address when your order with physical materials is ready for pickup or when it ships.

  Note: The Barnes & Noble textbook email will only be sent to students registered for the upcoming term. If you register within 30 days of the start of the term, please allow approximately 24 hours for the email to be sent after you complete registration. This provides time for the bookstore to receive your class registration and prepare your course material list in the Ivy+ program. If you log in to IvyLearn and do not see your textbooks, please try again within 24 hours of registering.

• Will I still have a choice of materials?

  Yes. Ivy+ Textbooks is a digital-first model, but if you prefer print textbooks, you will still have access to looseleaf print (sometimes called "low-cost print" though they are free) are offered at no additional cost when available. You have the flexibility to choose the format that’s best for you.

• 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 to prompt 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.

• If I want to get print versions, how can I get them?

  If a textbook is being offered digitally, you can still opt for a print version at no additional cost. You can order physical books in the Ivy+ BNC Student Experience Portal and either pick them up at your local bookstore or have them shipped directly to you for free. Print options are typically offered in a looseleaf (low-cost print) format. If a looseleaf print option is unavailable, you can work with your campus bookstore for an alternative print option.

• If I receive physical textbooks, can I buy them at the end of the semester?

  Yes. With Ivy+ Textbooks, print textbooks are available as rentals which can either be returned or purchased at the end of a term. You will receive an email from Barnes & Noble before the end of the term with instructions for either option. Purchase prices are discounted and vary by publisher. Other materials, like notebooks and written lab manuals, do not need to be returned.

• How do I return physical textbooks?

  You will receive email instructions from Barnes & Noble before books are due. You can return rental textbooks two ways:

  • In the mail: Barnes & Noble emails include a shipping label, which can be printed and used to mail books back to one of the 22 campus bookstore locations.
  • At the bookstore: Bring textbooks to any Ivy Tech Barnes & Noble Bookstore and follow signage to the drop-off location. If your campus does not have a bookstore, Barnes & Noble will designate a space with drop-off times and details.
• 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 based on the length of the course. You will receive email reminders about the rental deadline to your ivytech.edu email address.

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

  You will be charged for any rental textbooks that are not returned to the Ivy Tech Barnes & Noble Bookstore. In addition, a hold may be placed on your Ivy Tech student account that may prevent registration until you either return the materials or pay the replacement cost.

• If my class next semester is going to use the same book, do I still 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.

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

• 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 Barnes & Noble website. Any financial aid (e.g., 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. Remember, required textbooks will be covered by Ivy+ through the Summer 2023 semester!

• How do I contact the bookstore about my Ivy+ textbook order?

  For questions about the BNC Ivy+ Student Portal, contact the Barnes & Noble team.

• What if I need accessible textbooks?

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

• Which items are excluded from Ivy+ Textbooks?

  Ivy+ Textbooks does not include supplies such as lab goggles, dissection kits, model kits, engineering or nursing kits, or other items that cannot be returned and reused. It also does not cover textbooks that are not required for courses.