Faculty Resources

Course Material Adoptions

Three (3) times per year, faculty are asked to submit textbook and course material requests for adoption by the bookstore. Adoptions are due prior to student registration each semester to ensure UTC is compliant with the federal government's requirements for textbox adoption posting as stated in the Higher Education Opportunity Act. 

Adoptions are requested to be submitted via the Adoptions Insights Portal (AIP). Faculty and administration will use the Institutions Single Sign On (SSO) technology to gain entry in which will allow them to research and adobe course materials in one, convenient place. 

Additional Resources:

• Adoptions Insights Portal (AIP)
• AIP User Guide

MocsBooks Total Access Program - Undergraduate

UTC is moving to a new undergraduate course material model that will reduce the cost of materials for students and ensure they have all their materials across all courses prior to the first day of class. The bookstore will provide each student with a convenient package for physical books and digital materials will be delivered directly to Canvas.

Instead of purchasing materials a la carte, the cost will be included in their student account as a per credit charge.

With this new model, there are no restrictions in the course materials you select for your course. All course materials, from any publisher, in your preferred format are included in the program. The only requirement is that your course material selections are turned into the bookstore by the adoption deadline. Please note that there is no change to the adoption process.

Additional Resources: 

• Recommendation for Syllabus Verbiage

MocsBooks Total Access Program FAQs:

Is this for all courses or just specific courses?

This program is for all undergraduate courses.

Do all sections of a course need to use the same materials like the other program?

No, faculty have the freedom to choose whichever course materials as required.

Do classes without required texts still get charged the $22/credit hour? What about OER materials?

Yes, the charge is applied to all undergraduate courses. The students will be responsible for deciding if the program is cost beneficial for the applicable semester. Barnes & Noble encourages and supports the use of OER through an active library collaboration

How are recommended materials handled in the program?

Recommended materials are not included in the $22/ credit hour fee but remain visible and able to be purchased by the students. Upon confirming their book order the student may choose to purchase these items through the bookstore online portal.

Sometimes the bookstore adds items as “bookstore recommended” like notebooks, highlighters, or notecards that I do not require. Will students be charged for these items?

No. These items are not considered required course materials therefore they are not included in the fee.

My question is not in this list, who do I contact?

Please visit the MocsBooks Total Access Program page and check the student’s FAQs. If your question is still not answered please reach out to Chelleigh at [email protected]

MocsBooks Course Access Program - Graduate

Previously known as First Day® program, the MocsBooks Course Access Program provides graduate students access to required digital materials on the first day of class at a reduced cost for participating courses, no additional ordering necessary. This program offers significant savings, a simplified payment process, automatic enrollment, and an option to easily opt-out. Materials required for the courses NOT participating in this program will be available on the bookstore’s website for a la carte ordering.

For information on adding your graduate course into the MocsBooks Course Access Program, please contact our General Manager at [email protected].

What is the MocsBooks Course Access Program?

Previously known as First Day® program, the MocsBooks Course Access Program provides graduate students access to required digital materials on the first day of class at a reduced cost for participating courses, no additional ordering necessary. This program offers significant savings, a simplified payment process, automatic enrollment, and an option to easily opt-out. Materials required for the courses NOT participating in this program will be available on the bookstore’s website for a la carte ordering.

Benefits of MocsBooks Course Access Program

• Students have access to the required digital materials via Canvas on or before the first day of class.
• Materials are accessible online, so it goes where the student goes.
• The cost of the course materials has been negotiated as the lowest price available from the publisher.

Charges to Student Account

• Students enrolled in participating courses in the program will be charged to their tuition account for the course material. Students are automatically opted into this program but still can choose to opt out and purchase the required materials on their own. 
• Faculty members teaching a participating course will receive an email from the bookstore team with the custom student flyers. These flyers show how much the student will be saving for the participating course product.

Courses Participating in MocsBooks Course Access Program

• Fall 2026 Participating Courses: 
  • ACC    5001
  • ACC    5004
  • ACC    5010
  • ACC    5040
  • ACC    5070
  • ACC    5521
  • ACC    5855
  • DATA    5120
  • EDAS    5520
  • FIN    5460
  • FIN    5820
  • MGT    5010
  • MGT    5360
  • MKT    5670
  • NUTR    5350
  • NUTR    5360
  • NUTR    5370
  • NUTR    5380
  • NUTR    5390
  • NUTR    5460

How do I add my course to this program?

Please email Chelleigh at [email protected] for assistance. Include the specific course you would like to add and the semester. Please note we must adhere to specific deadlines so it would be best to reach out to Chelleigh as soon as possible.

Can a course be removed from the program?

Yes, please email Chelleigh at [email protected] for assistance and include the specific course you would like removed. Please note we must adhere to specific deadlines so it would be best to reach out to Chelleigh as soon as possible.

Can you change products in the program?

Yes, please email Chelleigh at [email protected] with the course, the new product information, and the semester you would like to update for. Please note we must adhere to specific deadlines so it would be best to reach out to Chelleigh as soon as possible.

Is this program for digital only or can we include physical books?

The MocsBooks Course Access Program applies to digital materials only.

Course Required Supplies

Faculty members are encouraged to let the bookstore know what supplies students need to succeed in their courses, along with their textbook adoptions.

Common course Required Supply Categories:

• Kits (Art, Medical, Drafting, etc.)
• Uniforms (Scrubs, Lab coats, etc.)
• Personal Protection Equipment (Gloves, Goggles, etc.)
• Calculators (Graphing, Scientific, Business and Financial)
• Testing Supplies (Forms, Books, Loose-leaf Paper, Pencils, etc.)

For information on course Required Supply Adoptions, please contact our Textbook Manager at [email protected].