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Course Material Information
We encourage faculty to continue adopting quality course materials that support the curriculum while keeping cost and affordability in mind. The course materials team is available to assist with course requests and help research available options. In accordance with HEOA requirements, Wolfpack Outfitters displays course material information for all courses including those that do not require materials. To submit your course information, please follow the ordering instructions below.
Summer Course Material Request Deadline
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Fall Course Material Request Deadline
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Spring Course Material Request Deadline
November 7

Spring Course Material Requests

Spring 2026
71%
Spring 2025
58%
Last update: Oct. 28, 2025
Adoption Rates Dropdown

Step 1

Faculty receive their course assignments. You research quality and affordable materials that align with your course.

Step 2

You choose the material(s) for student success.

Step 3

Respond to the course materials request sent by Wolfpack Outfitters. Be sure to submit a request for all required and optional materials.

Step 4

Instructors will add a 'Course Ready – VitalSource' link to Moodle to provide students access to required materials. Materials are typically available within a few hours.

Add 'Course Ready – VitalSource' link in Moodle Instructions

Empower students through course material selection

NC State's Course Ready program provides undergraduate students taking undergraduate classes all required course materials at one flat rate, but we can only include the required course materials if we receive requests from instructors.

To ensure availability and affordability, please submit your course material requests before the adoption deadline. We will continue accepting adoptions after this date, but early submissions help us review pricing and secure access for students.

Instructors should continue to consider the cost of textbooks when planning course materials. Require a textbook only if it will be used in a substantial way. If you previously listed items as recommended or optional, consider listing them as required if they meaningfully support learning outcomes.

Unless specifically requested to do otherwise, NC State Bookstores will:

  • Offer books in a digital format, if available
  • Encourage faculty to use the current or recent edition (older editions may not be available in digital format)
  • Support faculty in selecting cost-effective textbooks that meet instructional needs

Review the resources below and visit the Course Ready page for more guidance. Thank you for supporting access and affordability for course materials at NC State.

Please send in ALL your course materials listed on your syllabus to the Wolfpack Outfitters team. This includes:

Courseware & eBooksWebAssign, Packback and ZybooksPrinted TextbooksCustom CoursepacksAccess CodesOpen Educational ResourcesSelect Non-book ItemsPhysical Course Materials

Adoption Process Video Resources

Select Courses and Sections
Learn about logging into Collect and reviewing your courses that require adoptions and courses that have adoptions submitted for them already.
Quick Add From Previous Adoptions
Learn about copying and re-routing materials from past adoptions, utilizing filters, and viewing title details before reviewing and submitting your adoptions.
Add New Materials Or Manual Entry
Learn about adding new materials like coursepacks, books, and supplies/OER materials to your adoptions, or simply searching for new materials.
Submitting Your Adoption
Learn about reviewing your adoptions, making adjustments to your selected materials, leaving notes for collaborators, and submitting your adoptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Adoption deadlines vary by term and are Spring 2026: November 7.
Professors will receive a customized link via email from Wolfpack Outfitters to submit textbook and course material orders (adoptions) online. Wolfpack Outfitters uses order collection software from Verba, which provides the most seamless and ease-of-use instructor experience. Please submit your textbook and course materials orders as soon as you receive your Verba email request.
Course materials are defined as printed books, e-books, OER content, courseware (e.g., WebAssign, Packback, Zybooks), and select non-book items. And, anything else that is required for your students to obtain for class.When adopting materials, consider both their educational value and cost, as textbook expenses can impact students’ financial well-being.
Course Ready is NC State’s digital-preferred, flat-rate course materials program designed to streamline access to essential course materials for undergraduate students enrolled in undergraduate courses at NC State.
Course materials are considered “written materials” like books, required printed lab manuals and coursepacks are included in the program, whether provided to the student in a digital or printed format. Course supplies (such as lab coats and art supplies) are not included and should be purchased separately.
Yes, it is understood that a one-size-fits-most model may not meet the needs of every course format, curricula, or mode of instruction. Please specify on your textbook adoptions any specific requests and contact the program if you wish to review your required course materials at courseready@ncsu.edu.
Reach out to the course materials team at coursematerials@ncsu.edu.
Submitting your textbook and course material orders promptly helps keep costs down for students. Delayed submissions can limit availability and options. Please place your orders as soon as you receive your Verba email request to give Wolfpack Outfitters ample time to review, order, and stock materials ahead of the first day of class
You can revise your adoption by contacting the Wolfpack Outfitters team at coursematerials@ncsu.edu.
Yes, reusing materials is common. You will still need to confirm those materials during each term's adoption. If a Course Ready - VitalSource has been copied into a Moodle course from previous semester, it must be deleted and then re-created using the steps in the "Adding a Course Ready - VitalSource link" section above.
The Bookstore staff can help you evaluate cost-effective material options.
Yes, custom packets must be submitted as part of your full material list.
Yes, subscriptions are considered course materials and should be listed.
Please submit your custom course packet orders at least 2 months before the upcoming term. We will accept custom course pack orders outside this production timeline (e.g. up until the course start date), but cannot guarantee availability by the first day of classes due to necessary processing and printing time. For more information, contact Wolf Xpress at wolf-xpress@ncsu.edu or (919) 515-2131.

Resources

Submitting Textbook Adoptions

These videos offer step-by-step training on how to submit textbook adoptions using Verba Collect.

Bookshelf and Digital Courseware

Instructions for using Bookshelf® and CoachMe®, from setup and LMS integration to assigning practice questions and enhancing digital learning.

Affordability Tips

Suggestions to keep course materials affordable for students.

Inclusive Access Resources

Helps instructors enhance student engagement and balance affordability and quality.

Contact Us

Email us to learn more about course material options and support.

Course Packet Guide

Details on how to submit custom course packets.

Best Practices for Designing Your Moodle Course

Guide to how you can use Moodle to best organize and present course content.

Adding a Course Ready-Vital Source Link in Moodle

Instructions for adding a link to their Moodle course to provide required materials.

Course Ready FAQ's Faculty

A comprehensive list of frequently asked question for faculty regarding the Course Ready Program.

Course Ready FAQ's Students

A comprehensive list of frequently asked question for students regarding the Course Ready Program.