Day One Course Materials for Faculty
Day One Course Materials provides required digital course materials through Canvas at a discounted price. Students receive access on or before the first day of class and may choose to opt out before the deadline.
Quick Facts
- Materials are available on or before the first day of class
- Cost is billed to student accounts
- Financial aid may be used
- Students may opt out before the deadline
Faculty FAQ
About the Program
The Day One Course Materials Program provides students with access to required digital course materials through Canvas on or before the first day of class. The program works with publishers to offer discounted pricing while ensuring students have immediate access to the materials they need to succeed.
Faculty continue selecting course materials as they normally would. The program changes how materials are delivered and billed - not what you teach.
Day One Course Materials helps ensure every student has access to the required materials on the first day of class.
Benefits
- Students have immediate access to required materials.
- Discounted pricing helps reduce students' course material costs.
- Students can begin reading and completing assignments right away.
- No access codes or separate purchases are required for participating students.
- Digital materials are integrated into Canvas.
No.
Faculty retain complete academic freedom when selecting course materials. You choose the textbooks, eBooks, courseware, OER and other required materials that best support your course.
The program changes only how required materials are delivered and paid for.
Course Adoption
Canvas and Course Setup
Student Participation
Updated: 07/28/2026 05:00PM