Inclusive Access (IA) provides students with required digital course materials at a discounted price that is lower than standard retail pricing. Students receive access before or on the first day of class, and the cost is charged directly to their student account. Students may choose to opt out before the published deadline.

Access links will be available through your course and the course textbook listing. Instructions will be provided before or at the start of the term.

Pricing varies by course material and publisher. Inclusive Access provides the lowest available price available through the program.

The cost of the materials is automatically charged to your student account before the start of the term. The charge should appear as a fee named "The Campus Store".

Students can view their account balance on Carleton Central by selecting ‘Calculate Amount to Pay’ as shown below.

‘Calculate Amount to Pay’ will always reflect the current fees on a student’s account and is updated whenever new charges or payments are applied.

For details about paying fees and deadlines visit the Student Accounts Receivable website.

Yes. Students can opt out through the Campus Store website before the published opt-out deadline. Students who opt out may also opt back in before the deadline.

The Fall 2026 opt out deadline is September 30.

You will lose access to all Inclusive Access course materials and related digital components. The impact on completed assignments or activities may vary depending on the publisher platform.

Yes. Students who opt out before the deadline will receive a credit to their student account. A confirmation email will be sent once the opt-out process is completed.

Only enrolled students receive access to Inclusive Access materials. If you officially drop the course, the Inclusive Access charge will be removed from your student account and your access to the materials will end. No additional action is required.

Access periods vary by publisher and product. Information about access duration will be provided with the course material details.