IncludED

Most courses use ebooks or courseware so your eBooks will be included in your eCampus course under the tab entitled "Learning Materials."

All students are initially included in the program; however, students may opt-out of the program during specified opt-out periods each semester. For each Fall and Spring semesters, students may opt-out between the first day of registration and the Wednesday before the start of each term. Additional information about opt-out dates for each term can be found in the What Are the Opt-Out Dates for this Academic Year? FAQ below.

To opt-out of the program or to view your IncludED status, please go to the Books and Supplies Heading in your student eConnect account.

View Opt-Out Tutorial

Students are automatically in the IncludED program. There is no action a student needs to take to be in the IncludED program. If a student chooses to opt-out, they can do so via the Books and Supplies Heading in your student eConnect account.

Students may opt-out of the program during the opt-out periods each semester. If you wish to opt back in for a later date, send an email to Cashiers@DallasCollege.edu with your full name, student ID and a brief statement of your request to explain why you would like to opt back in.

Opt-out dates are generally the Wednesday before the first day of class:

• Dec. 6, 2023: last day to opt-out for the Wintermester 2023 Term
• Jan. 10, 2024: last day to opt-out for Spring 2024
• May 8, 2024 last day to opt-out for the May 2024 Term
• May 29, 2024: last day to opt-out for Summer 2024
• Aug. 21, 2024: last day to opt-out for Fall 2024

If you are a student enrolled in a Summer II or second 8-week course, please be aware that separate opt-out dates are not available for these sessions.

Students who miss the opt-out dates will have the opportunity to opt out during the next available period.

Most courses use ebooks or courseware so your eBooks will be included in your eCampus course under the tab entitled "Learning Materials." Physical learning materials (textbooks and supplies) will require pick-up at the Dallas College Book Store on the campus the course is taken. Students may opt for shipping once they receive an email stating their physical materials are available for pick-up.

IMPORTANT: Please ensure your address is current by updating your address in eConnect under the My Personal Information, Update My Email Address tab.

The IncludED Program works on a semester-basis and learning materials are supplied at the beginning of each semester on or near the first day of class.

All students are initially included in the program; however, students may opt-out of the program during specified opt-out periods each semester. For each Fall and Spring semesters, students may opt-out between the first day of registration and the Wednesday before the start of each team.

To opt-out of the program or to view your IncludED status, please go to the Books and Supplies Heading in your student eConnect account.

Only materials identified by your instructor or department as "required" are part of the program. Check the campus bookstore page to review availability of other recommended materials at Dallas College Store website.

Beginning with Fall 2020 registration, students will no longer receive book disbursement funds. Students will continue to receive all remaining financial aid funds as a refund, instead of receiving a book disbursement.

Printed books are the students' to keep. Digital materials will be available based on the publisher's terms.

Students can contact Student Technical Support at 1-866-374-7169 or email ServiceDesk@dcccd.edu.

Students can also email studentquestions@dcccd.edu. (There might be a 24-hour delay in response to email inquiries.)

For technical issues with eCampus, students can contact the Student Help Desk at 1-866-374-7169 or serviceDesk@dcccd.edu.

Yes, if a student drops a class prior to the census date of the course, those physical materials must be returned to the Dallas College Store location where the order originated. Access to electronic or digital materials will be disabled.

Yes. Students will need to contact the bookstore for more information. If available, print versions may be purchased for an additional fee.

Please Note: Allow up to 6 weeks for delivery depending upon availability.

If you are a student with a qualified disability requiring print versions, please contact the office of Accessibility Services at 972-699-6400 or email DSSO@dcccd.edu for more information.

Yes. For physical items such as print materials and kits, students will receive an email when the materials are available for pick-up. For an additional fee, students can choose to have materials shipped. View the IncludED Handling Instructions tutorial.

Physical items adopted for a class must be picked up from the campus bookstore before the end of the term in which they are scheduled. Orders that remain after the term end date are cancelled and are no longer available for students.

Digital materials will be available based on the publisher's terms.

If a student earns an incomplete, the instructor will work with the bookstore and publisher to ensure access. (The bookstore will ensure students have access for up to 90 days to complete needed work).

Most courses use eBooks or Courseware included in your eCampus course. It is recommended that you download the Brightspace Pulse App to access your Learning Materials using a mobile device or tablet.

A student can print, but it is up to the publisher how much of the ebook can be printed.

Please email any IncludED questions directly to studentquestions@dcccd.edu.