Montco's Textbook and Course Material Program
Our Montco Materials program makes getting your course materials more convenient and affordable.
- Receive all your course materials before the first day of class
- Save 35-50% on the cost of course materials each term
- Benefit from a highly personalized service
Important Information |
The Montco Materials program begins with the Fall 2025 semester. Identify and Order Summer 2025 materials at the Montco Bookstore website. |
How It Works
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Register For ClassesUpon registering for courses, you will be automatically enrolled into the program. |
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Verify Your OrderStarting 30 days before the first day of classes, you will receive an email to verify your order and select your fulfillment preference. |
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Receive Your TextbooksAn email notification will be sent when your order is ready for pickup or when it ships. Your digital materials will be delivered for your course(s) within the College’s learning management system, Canvas. |
Frequently Asked Questions
For Students |
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What is the Montco Materials program?
How does it work?
- Register for your classes and the bookstore will start preparing your course materials
- One month before classes start, you will receive an email instructing you to select your delivery preference for any physical materials (in-store pickup or shipped directly to you)
- An email notification will be sent when your order is ready for pickup or when it ships
- Your digital materials will be delivered for your course(s) within Canvas
Who is eligible to participate?
What materials are and are not included in the program?
How do I enroll in the program?
Can I opt-out of the program?
How do I change my opt-out status
How do I purchase my course materials if I decide to opt-out of the program?
When are my textbook rentals due back to the bookstore?
Can I buy my rented textbook?
Do I need to return books if they are for a continuation course?
What happens if I never verify my order?
If I never pick up my books, will I still get charged?
What if I drop a class?
Can I opt-out if I picked up my textbooks?
For Faculty |
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What is Montco Materials?
How does Montco Materials benefit students?
How can faculty contribute to the success of the program?
What is included in/excluded from the program?
How do students purchase if they decide not to be in the program?
How does BNC ensure that students are getting their required course materials?
Will faculty have to change their course materials currently being used?
Why not work directly with publishers?
How can we be sure that this will lower textbook costs for our students?
Will students be able to keep their course materials once they have completed the course?
What happens if a faculty member changes their course material adoption?
What if my teaching assignment changes?
The bookstore is committed to helping as they normally do in those situations. We will just work to update the textbook adoption platform with the new materials.
What happens if a student drops/adds a course?
What if students have questions or trouble accessing their digital course materials?
If I adopt Open Education Resources (OER) or don’t require a textbook, do my students still have to pay the fee?
Students will pay for the total number of credits taken a semester, not by the number of courses utilizing the program. Students have the option to opt-out for all classes in their term.
How do we ensure course materials in the Montco Materials program are accessible to students with accommodations?
The bookstore can accommodate students with accessibility needs. Contact the Store Manager at [email protected].
Contact Information
For General Questions about Montco Materials
Call the Bookstore 215-641-6318
Email [email protected]
Visit the campus Bookstore in Parkhouse Hall, quad entrance, on Blue Bell Campus
For Technical Assistance with digital materials in Canvas
Call the Customer Care Team: 1-844-9-EBOOKS (1-844-932-6657)