UStack

UStack is a course material delivery model that simplifies getting the books you need, lowers the cost of materials, and ensures you have access to all required course materials on or before the first day of class. Through this innovative program, physical books are conveniently packaged and provided to students on a rental basis, and access to digital material is directly within Ulster’s Learning Management System - Brightspace. 

The program is priced at $25.00 per credit hour per semester. At the end of the term, students will receive email reminders to return rented physical course materials to the bookstore

The program provides all required textbooks, eTextbooks, lab manuals, and access codes to eligible students.

The program does not include consumable course supplies that cannot be returned and reused such as lab goggles, dissection kits, molecular model kits, engineering kits, or nursing kits.

Students have the option to opt-out of the UStack program each semester during the opt-out window. The opt-out window is open January 2, 2025 through February 19, 2025. By opting out, students will not receive their required materials in a convenient package and access to digital content will be removed after the opt-out window closes. Options for purchasing course materials after opting out can be found on the bookstore website.

Please Note: Students are automatically enrolled in the program each term.  Therefore, students wishing to opt out of the program must do so each term.

Opt Out

To change your opt-out status and opt into the UStack program, use the button below or follow the instructions found in your opt-out confirmation email. Please note you must make your final selection by February 19, 2025.

Opt In

Students will be responsible for purchasing their required course materials through the bookstore.

The deadline to return all rental textbooks is the last day of final exams for the semester. Students will receive reminders ahead of the rental deadline to their email address.

Yes, the program provides you with the option to purchase any rental textbooks at a reduced rate during the semester. 

Yes, you will still be required to return continuation course textbooks. You will be issued the same title for the next semester of the continuation course.

Students will receive email notifications from the bookstore reminding them to verify their order and choose their fulfillment preference. If the student does not opt-out, their materials will be held at the bookstore and their student account will be charged.

Yes, if the student does not opt-out, physical materials will be held at the bookstore, digital materials will be accessed through the LMS and the student account will be charged.

If course materials have been picked up or delivered for the dropped class, those materials should be returned to the bookstore within 48 hours. If you drop a class and enroll in a different class, the bookstore will “swap” the required course materials so that you have what you need.

Yes, you will have 48 hours to return your textbooks. If you do not return the textbooks, the charges for the bundle will remain on your student account and you will be subject to a replacement and non-return processing fee.