At Wilkes University, your textbooks are paid for.
Yep, you read that right.
Your undergraduate textbooks and course materials are paid for and will be ready prior to the first day of class. All you have to do is return them once the semester concludes. Wilkes is proud to be one of only three schools in Pennsylvania, and 80 nationally, to offer this program.
The Colonels Are Covered program is offered in partnership with Barnes & Noble’s First Day Complete®. All new and current, full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students are automatically enrolled.
The Details
- A month before classes start, you’ll receive an email from Barnes & Noble to review your courses and choose how you wish to receive your rental materials (pick up at store or ship to home).
- You'll receive an email notification when your order is ready for pickup from the Colonel Corner or when it ships, depending on which option you chose. Select digital materials will be delivered within LIVE/D2L external website. Others will be accessed via code or Yuzu app.
- All materials will be ready for you prior to your first day of class.
- At the end of the semester, you’ll receive instructions for returning your rental books and materials through a free and convenient process.
- Want to hang on to your books? You can purchase them after your course concludes.
That's it. See? We got you covered.
The Benefits
- It’s convenient. Our all-inclusive program makes receiving your books easy and stress-free.
- It’s affordable. Enjoy incredible cost savings with this lended-book program.
- It’s accessible. Textbooks will help you be the best student possible and you are automatically enrolled in the program as you register for courses.
Studies show that students who struggle academically often do not have textbooks and required course materials. Colonels Are Covered not only saves you money and work; it helps you become a better student, too. And by excelling at Wilkes, you are preparing for the life and career of your dreams, just as these grads have.
This is just one way that we work to make your college experience as successful and stress-free as possible. We know that you can succeed, and for decades we’ve helped students like you achieve more than they thought possible. So let us give you one less thing to worry about. And, since books can be expensive, one less thing to pay for, too. In fact, our math shows this can save you up to $1,600 per year.
What's Next?
Watch for an email in July to select how you wish to receive your textbooks. Have questions in the meantime? See our FAQ below or email covered@wilkes.edu email link .