Randolph "Day one" Access

Affordable Digital Course Materials Available on the First Day of Class

For Students

Accessing Your Digital Course Materials

If your course participates in Randolph DayOne Access, your digital course materials will automatically be available through Moodle on the first day of class.

Need help?

• Contact your instructor.
• Visit the Campus Store.
• Contact the Distance Learning Office.
• Email: campusstore@randolph.edu 

Creating Affordable Access for Every Student

Skip the bookstore lines with Randolph Day One Access.

This program provides students with discounted digital course materials that are automatically delivered through Moodle on the first day of class, helping students save money while ensuring everyone starts class prepared.

Our Goals

Reduce the Cost of Course Materials

Through partnerships with leading publishers, Randolph Community College negotiates discounted pricing on digital textbooks and courseware.

Ensure Students Have Materials on Day One

Students receive immediate access to required digital materials on the first day of class, helping improve student success and eliminating delays caused by ordering textbooks.

How Randolph Ready Access Works

1. Faculty select digital course materials for their course.
2. RCC negotiates discounted pricing with the publisher.
3. Students enrolled in participating courses automatically receive access to their digital materials through Moodle on the first day of class.
4. A Course Materials Fee is charged to the student's account when registering for the course.
5. During the add/drop period, students may preview the materials and decide whether to remain enrolled in Randolph Day One Access or opt out.
6. Students who opt out will lose access to the digital materials and must obtain required materials independently.
7. Students who opt out before the deadline—or who drop the course before census—will receive a refund of the Course Materials Fee.

Benefits

Save Money

Digital course materials are often 30–60% less expensive than purchasing new printed textbooks.

Be Ready on Day One

No waiting for shipping or bookstore inventory.

Learn Better

Many materials include:

• Interactive homework
• Practice quizzes
• Videos
• Study tools
• Built-in note taking and highlighting

Study Anywhere

Access your materials from your laptop, tablet, or phone.

Print What You Need

Many publishers allow students to print individual chapters or purchase an optional loose-leaf printed copy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Randolph Day One Access?

Day One Access is RCC's affordable digital course materials program that provides required eBooks and online learning platforms directly through Moodle on the first day of class.

How do I access my materials?

Materials will appear inside your Moodle course on the first day of class.

How do I pay?

The Course Materials Fee is charged to your student account during registration.

Students may pay this fee using:

• Financial Aid (if eligible)
• Scholarships (when applicable)
• Personal payment through the Business Office

Can I opt out?

Yes.

Students may opt out during the published opt-out period by selecting the Opt-Out option inside the Randolph Day One Access tool in Moodle.

After the deadline, students remain enrolled in the program for the remainder of the semester.

What happens if I opt out?

You will:

• Receive a refund of the Course Materials Fee (if eligible).
• Lose access to the digital materials.
• Be responsible for obtaining all required course materials on your own.

What if I already bought the book?

You may choose to opt out before the deadline.

Please verify with your instructor that the materials you purchased meet course requirements before opting out.

Can I change my mind?

Yes.

Students may opt back into the program anytime before the opt-out deadline.

After the deadline, selections become final.

Will I receive a refund?

Students who:

• Opt out before the deadline, or
• Drop the course before census

will receive a refund of the Course Materials Fee.

Can I purchase a printed textbook?

Many publishers offer:

• Optional loose-leaf printed copies
• Low-cost printed upgrades

Availability varies by course.

Who should I contact for help?

Questions about:

Course Content

• Your Instructor

Technical Access

• Distance Learning Office

Course Materials or Charges

• Campus Store

For Faculty

Faculty interested in participating in Randolph Ready Access should contact the Campus Store to discuss available publisher discounts, implementation timelines, and supported course materials.

Participating faculty benefit from:

• Lower student costs
• First-day access for every student
• Seamless Moodle integration
• Reduced need for access code troubleshooting
• Improved student preparedness