VGCC Textbook+

The cost of this program is a one-time fee of $138.76, which is billed through the college and not the bookstore. Students in participating classes will only need to pay this fee one time per semester. This fee covers the cost of textbook(s) and course material(s) for all participating courses requiring Cengage access for which the student is registered in the same semester. Therefore, students will not have to purchase a textbook for the participating course(s) because a digital textbook and other course resources will be provided on the first day of class by using a link embedded in Moodle. Again, if you are enrolled in more than one participating course this semester, then you have only been charged this fee one time.

Yes! Students can save up to 60% or 80% based on savings at other schools and thanks to the campus store relationships with publishing partners and bulk purchasing power. The program also provides a method to easily access, manage, and use all course materials regardless of format or cost.

The Cengage Unlimited materials will be available through Moodle for participating classes. Log into Moodle, enter course, and review instructions provided by the instructor. Your instructor will provide a link in Moodle to access your digital textbook and course materials.

Required materials are supplied at the beginning of each term. Digital textbook and materials will be accessible on the first day of class when the Moodle course sections opens. Please continue to check your school email before the start of each term. Your instructor will provide a link in Moodle to access your digital textbook and course materials.

If you add or drop a course, that information is automatically transmitted to the VGCC Bookstore. Your instructor will provide a link in Moodle to access your digital textbook and course materials. If you currently have Cengage access, you will not be billed. If you are not currently enrolled and you add a course in the VGCC Textbook+ Program, you will be billed. Please allow 24-48 hours after adding a new course to allow the information to transmit and for a team member to ready those materials.

Students are not required to participate in the VGCC Textbook+ program. Some students may find it more cost effective to purchase a 12-month subscription to Cengage Unlimited or to purchase textbooks another way; VGCC encourages our students to purchase required course materials in the way that works best for their unique needs. Students who opt-out of the VGCC Textbook+ Program are responsible for finding and purchasing their required course materials on their own. All materials will be available at the VGCC Bookstore where you can pick from different format and pricing options.

All students are automatically included in the VGCC Textbook+ Program; however, students may opt-out of the program during specified opt-out periods using the VGCC Textbook+ Portal. You will have the option to opt out of the VGCC Textbook+ Program at the start of each term.

Please check your school email address for information on how to login to the VGCC Textbook+ Portal and review the process and specific deadlines. Email will come from noreply@follett.com and you may need to check spam or junk folders.

For all other questions, contact your campus store at the VGCC Bookstore Website for information on how to opt out.

All students are automatically included in the VGCC Textbook+ Program; however, students may opt-out of the program during the following opt-out periods:

Fall/Spring Semesters

• 16-week Term: The last day to opt-out would be the same as the Last Day For a Partial Refund/Last Day to Drop with No Transcript Grade/Census Date for 16 week term.
• 1st 8-week Term: The last day to opt-out would be the same as the Last Day For a Partial Refund/Last Day to Drop with No Transcript Grade/Census Date for the 1st 8-week term.
• 2nd 8-weeks Term: The last day to opt-out would be the same as the Last Day For a Partial Refund/Last Day to Drop with No Transcript Grade/Census Date for the 2nd 8-week term.

Summer Semester

• 8-Week Term The last day to opt-out would be the same as the Last Day For a Partial Refund/Last Day to Drop with No Transcript Grade/Census Date for 8 week term.
• 1st 4-week Term: The last day to opt-out would be the same as the Last Day For a Partial Refund/Last Day to Drop with No Transcript Grade/Census Date for the 1st 4-week term.
• 2nd 4-weeks Term: The last day to opt-out would be the same as the Last Day For a Partial Refund/Last Day to Drop with No Transcript Grade/Census Date for the 2nd 4-week term.

The drop date/census date for each semester can be found on our Academic Calendar.

If you already opted out and the opt-out period has not ended, you can opt back in during that period of time. Please log back in to the VGCC Textbook+ Portal and choose “Opt-In”. If you choose to Opt-In, be sure to Opt-In to all courses. You can login to the VGCC Textbook+ Portal here OR check your school email address for the link to the VGCC Textbook+ Portal.

If you have any additional questions, please contact the VGCC Business Office or vgcctextbookplus@vgcc.edu