First Day Program
What is the First Day Program?
The First Day Program (Inclusive Access) is administered by Barnes & Noble in partnership with Colorado School of Mines.
When a student registers for a First Day course, the cost of the required course materials are added to the student’s account. The course materials will be offered at a significantly reduced price. The student will have the option to opt-out of this course material charge.
The course materials will be available through Canvas, so students are able to get started on assignments immediately.
Timeline for Faculty Using the First Day Program
Mines’ faculty will need to submit their selected course materials to the bookstore per the below timelines:
- Fall Semester: Faculty to submit course materials by May 1 for Fall.
- Spring Semester: Faculty to submit course materials by September 15 for Spring.
- Summer Semester: Faculty to submit course materials by March 1 for Summer.
First Day Price Availability
Fall & Spring Semester: The First Day prices are only available during the opt-out window at the beginning of each semester part of term. The opt-out window is defined as the first day of classes to the Add/Drop Deadline listed on the chart below.
| Semester | Part of Term | Add Deadline | Drop Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | Full Term 16-week session | 8/28/2023 | 9/6/2023 |
| Fall 2023 | First 8-week session | 8/28/2023 | 8/28/2023 |
| Fall 2023 | Second 8-week session | 10/23/2023 | 10/25/2023 |
| Spring 2024 | Full Term 16-week session | 1/16/2024 | 1/24/2024 |
| Spring 2024 | First 8-week session | 1/16/2024 | 1/15/2024 |
| Spring 2024 | Second 8-week session | 3/18/2024 | 3/18/2024 |
| Summer 2024 | Full Term 14-week session | 5/17/2024 | 5/17/2024 |
| Summer 2024 | First 6-week session | 5/17/2024 | 5/17/2024 |
| Summer 2024 | Second 8-week session | 6/28/2024 | 6/28/2024 |
| Summer 2024 | Last 8-week session | 7/3/2024 | 7/3/2024 |
The above information is posted on the Academic Calendar as well as the Registrar block on the Trailhead landing page.
First Day Refund Information
Students who opt out of the First Day Program will be refunded within 30 days after 100% Add/Drop deadline.
First Day Program and Student Withdraws
When a student withdraws after the 100% Add/Drop deadline, they will not receive a credit for their course materials, this aligns with the current process for tuition and fees.
More Information
For additional questions and support, contact Barnes & Noble Customer Care:
- FAQs: https://tinyurl.com/firstdayfaq
- Open Online Ticket: https://tinyurl.com/customercarerequest
- Email: bookstorecustomercare@bncollege.com
- Phone: 1-844-9-EBOOKS (1-844-932-6657)