LAKER DAY ONE ACCESS

• Faculty select the course materials they want to use and submit it to the bookstore, who then sources the materials in physical and digital formats. 
• Once you are registered for the upcoming term, the bookstore compiles the materials and delivers physical textbooks to campus while digital courts material access information is emailed. 

You do not need to take any actions to ensure your materials are delivered. The bookstore will know what materials are needed and deliver physical items to you while access information will be emailed as well as listed in your bookstore eLibrary account for future reference. 

Start of Term Checklist:

1. Check our you course list at iowalakes.textbookx.com to see which materials you will receive.
2. Pick up any physical texts at the Emmetsburg Campus Store. Aviation Private Pilot get materials at Estherville Campus Store. 
3. Check your email for digital access information. 

The online bookstore supports many models including institution-wide or a combination of student choice and textbooks that are included in school costs. At Iowa Lakes, Aviation Private Pilot 140/180, Cosmetology, Nursing ADN & PNN and Farm Equipment & Diesel Technology follows the included textbooks format while the rest of the school follows a model where students make their own choice on textbooks. 

• High-quality, low-cost course materials for all of your registered classes.
• One flat fee for books regardless of course, major, or material format. 
• No out-of-pocket core program program textbook costs. 
• Delivery of all materials prior to the first day of class. 
• A personalized website showing courses and when, where, and how materials are delivered 
• Year-round student support with 24/7 availability during the back-to-school season

Although all students pay the same tuition and fees, there is still a financial difference in the costs of course materials. To address this issue and promote equal academic opportunities, this program adopts a pricing model for course materials that aligns with the other costs of attendance. By doing so, it aims to reduce the financial disparity and ensure the all students, regardless of their field of study, have access to the educational resources they need in order to succeed. 

LAKER Day One Access only covers core courses required for program certification or degree completion. Only students who drop out of their core program on or before the Fall 2023 Face-to-Face Deadline to Drop with Refund date can return their LAKER Day One Access books for a refund. To return your LAKER Day One Access books:

• Drop from your program on or before the Fall 2023 Face-to-Face Drop Deadline on September 5, 2023. 
• Bring all LAKER Day One Access books to the Emmetsburg or Campus Store during regular Store hours by the end of business on September 12, 2023. 
• Books must be in very good condition.
• Provide Campus Store staff with your name, Student ID, and contact information.
• Store staff will return your books, and you will get credit for the “Textbook Fee” charged for your core program books.
• Credit for returned LAKER Day One Access books only applies to your Student Account.
• Books brought to the Campus Store after the return deadline cannot be returned or credited.  
• The student must process returns for books not included in the LAKER Day One Access program. Campus Store staff can’t process this return on a student’s behalf.
• Students are strongly encouraged to contact Campus Store staff with questions before September 5, 2023.  

Students can contact Susan Pietz at 712-362-6840 or spietz@iowalakes.edu with any questions or concerns.