What is Inclusive Access?

With Inclusive Access, institutions have the option to roll the cost of textbooks and supplies into tuition fees and provide students with inexpensive digital course materials from day one. Eliminating the need for students to purchase books on their own can lead to higher student achievement and improved course satisfaction.

For institutions already partnered with providers like RedShelf, VitalSource, and Barnes & Noble, Taylor & Francis offers valuable products and course materials that you can access through their Inclusive Access programs.

Why Inclusive Access?

Colleges and Universities are piloting Inclusive Access at a rapid pace in this digital age. Here are some ways Inclusive Access has helped certain schools and students:

1. Student Savings:

• University of Arizona helped students save more than $3,000,000 with over 100 faculty adopting the program .
• Participating students in Austin Peay State University save up to $10,000 in pilot summer first day program .
• University of Arkansas reports over $200,000 in savings with Inclusive Access.

2. Student Retention:

• As per the US PIRG report 90% of students are worried forgoing course materials would impact their grade.
• 26.1% of students drop out of a course due to textbook affordability. Inclusive Access helps retain students by giving them access to a discounted digital textbook on their first day. 

If these reasons are not enough, here are five more reasons why Inclusive Access will help you and your students.

Inclusive Access Program Names around North America - Interactive Map

While Inclusive Access is the program's base name, it has many brandings across institutions in North America. These program names may vary, but they all provide benefits of Inclusive Access. Interact with the map below to see different institutions and their IA program names.

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