Hawk Shop Inclusive Access

Course Materials on Day One of Class

The Northeast Hawk Shop Inclusive Access program AUTOMATICALLY provides students with digital access to course materials and any necessary courseware on the first day of class.

Inclusive Access converts physical course materials into accessible, interactive, and adaptable digital content, while reducing costs to students.

Course materials will be charged to your student account prior to the start of the class.

Inclusive Access is Easy

• Instructors decide to use Inclusive Access materials for their curriculum.
• The Hawk Shop communicates with publishers to coordinate digital course materials setup and cost savings.
• Faculty receive instructions to connect their materials to Inclusive Access.
• Students receive notification via their Northeast email with access information for their course materials.
• Students who want to participate in Inclusive Access do not need to do anything. They are automatically opted into the program.
• The Hawk Shop charges the course materials to student accounts.
• Students have access to content through Canvas, unless they opt out of the program.

Opting Out of Inclusive Access

• Students have a choice and do not have to participate in the Inclusive Access program.
• Students must opt out of Inclusive Access BEFORE the official 21-day date from the start of classes to avoid charges.
• All charges are placed on the student account prior to the start of the semester. They will receive a refund if they opt out.
• Students who opt out of the Inclusive Access program are responsible for acquiring their own course materials.
• Students who opt out may not receive the same price rates incorporated in the Inclusive Access program.
• Students may opt-out in Canvas under the course materials link or email the Hawk Shop at bookstore@northeast.edu.

Students Who Opt-In to Inclusive Access

• Students who opt in do not need to do anything.
• The Hawk Shop will charge the course material(s) to student account.
• Students have uninterrupted access to materials for the semester.

How Do I Know if My Course is Using Inclusive Access?

Students will receive an email in their Northeast email account or the email on file the week prior to the start of classes stating they have course(s) that include Inclusive Access materials, along with instructions to access the content, or opt out of the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Inclusive Access?

Inclusive Access is part of a national model in which publishers and higher education institutions provide course materials to students in a digital format. This eBook content may include video and audio presentations, animations, adaptive quizzes and homework sets. Courseware can also include various levels of instructor customization, peer-to-peer note sharing, flash cards, eBook searchability and other student study aids. Inclusive Access materials are more affordable, accessible, interactive, and adaptable than traditional print, and are available to students on the first day of class.

How do I access my Inclusive Access Materials?

Students enrolled in courses using Inclusive Access materials will receive an email to their Northeast email one week prior to the start of classes. Information will be provided in the email on how to access materials, which will be available on the first day of classes.

Why is my course using Inclusive Access instead of a physical book?

Academic freedom allows instructors to choose materials necessary to teach their courses. The Hawk Shop provides guidance, but ultimately it is up to the instructor to choose their class materials to best fit their instruction.

What is the charge for Inclusive Access?

Estimated costs for Inclusive Access materials will be posted on the Hawk Shop website hawkshop.northeast.edu. The cost will vary depending on the course materials your instructor has selected for your course. A Welcome email will be sent to your Northeast email from the Hawk Shop and will provide you with the prices for each Inclusive Access course you are enrolled in.

How does Inclusive Access work with Textbook online ordering?

Inclusive Access materials are automatically available on Canvas to students on the first day of class. Dual credit students will receive an email to the email that is on file. Materials will not be available to add to the online ordering cart on the Hawk Shop website.

If I opt-out, when will I be refunded?

Refunds usually appear on your student account within 24-48 hours.

I didn’t get an email about my course, but other students in my class did. Was I sent an email?

All enrolled students in an Inclusive Access course will receive an email about Inclusive Access to their Northeast email account (or email on file). If the email is not in a spam folder, was accidentally deleted, or has not been received by the first day of classes, please reach out to the Hawk Shop at bookstore@northeast.edu

I did not opt out of Inclusive Access, but I dropped the class. Will I still be charged?

Inclusive Access materials will be charged to the student account before the start of the course. If you drop or change an Inclusive Access course you must opt-out in Canvas, email the Hawk Shop at bookstore@northeast.edu or opt out on the Hawk Shop website under the textbook tab and the course number you are enrolled. If you do not opt-out, you will be responsible for the Inclusive Access charge(s).

I have further questions that were not addressed. Who do I contact?

Please direct any additional questions to the Northeast Hawk Shop at bookstore@northeast.edu The Northeast Inclusive Access program improves access and affordability to course materials. The program allows the Hawk Shop to reduce student course materials costs compared to traditional print text and ensures every student has easy access to content on the first day of class. Instructors do not have to wait for the class to acquire necessary materials because students have access to them right away.