Cal Lutheran BookPass

Textbook Affordability & Access Program

Access your required textbooks and course materials.

Starting Fall 2024, all traditional undergraduate students will be automatically enrolled in the Cal Lutheran BookPass program. This program provides students with all their required course materials, easily accessible through Canvas, for an affordable price, on or before the first day of class.

Questions? Contact the Campus Store at callutheran@bkstr.com for more information. 

How It Works

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1. Register for classes

After registering for courses, you'll be automatically enrolled into the BookPass program and the Campus Store will start preparing your required course materials.

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2. Check your email

The Campus Store will provide you with program information and instructions on how to access your required materials. Check your .edu email regularly to stay up to date.

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3. Access your books

About two weeks before classes begin, you will receive an email notifying you when your course materials are ready. You will receive instructions on how to access your materials.

3 Ways to Access Your Course Materials


If you would like to opt-out of the BookPass program for the current semester, you may do so through the BookPass Portal. See more info in the FAQs below.

BookPass Portal

 

Types of Materials


Digital Course Materials

Most course materials will be accessible in a digital format in your Canvas account. These digital materials will be available on or before the start of classes.

If you opt out of the BookPass program by the Add/Drop Deadline for this term, you will be removed from the program and will not be charged.

View the Academic Calendar

Physical Course Materials

Students receiving physical course mateirals will receive an email confirming that their materials are ready for pickup. Students must bring their Student ID to the online order pickup area at the Campus Store.

If you drop the course on or before the Add/Drop deadline for the term you must return the print materials to the campus store before the charge is removed from your student account.

Program Benefits

Students studying

  • Reduced Stress: Begin the semester with the confidence of being fully prepared and ready.
  • Plan Ahead: Transparent and consistent pricing of $210 each semester, billed directly to the student’s account along with tuition and fees. Easily budget and manage your costs.
  • Savings: Course materials are provided at the lowest price avaiable thanks to direct relationships with book publishers. Students can save 30%–50% over the traditional print cost.
  • Save Time: No more waiting in long lines, carrying heavy textbooks, and searching for the right editions at the best price – it’s all done for you!
  • Flexibility: All students are automatically enrolled in the program for ease, but any students not wanting to participate can opt-out and remove themselves from the program with no penalty. Learn more about “Opting-Out” in the FAQs below.
Frequently Asked Questions
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