Viking Book Bundle

Viking Book Bundle is a course material model that lowers the cost of required textbooks for students and ensures they have access to all required course materials on or before the first day of class. Through this program, physical books will be provided to students on a rental basis and digital materials will be delivered directly within the campus LMS Brightspace. Students will be charged $24 per credit for this rental book bundle or digital course materials on their student bill. At the end of the term, students will receive email reminders to return rented physical course materials to the bookstore.
NOTE: By default, each new semester, ALL credit-bearing students are opted-IN to the program. If you do not wish to participate in the Viking Book Bundle program, you need to opt out every semester.

All students enrolled in fall or spring semester courses are included in the program. Summer semester courses are not currently eligible for the Viking Book Bundle. Police Academy, Advanced College Experience, Music Ensembles and applied music courses are also excluded.

The program does not include consumable course supplies that cannot be returned and reused such as art kits, calculators, lab goggles, dissection kits, molecular model kits, engineering kits or nursing kits.

All eligible students will be automatically enrolled in the Viking Book Bundle program.

Students have the option to opt-out of the Viking Book Bundle program each semester during the opt-out window. For the Fall 2025 term, the opt-out window is open August 4, 2025 through September 29, 2025. By opting out, students will not receive their required materials in a convenient package and access to any digital content in Brightspace will be removed after the opt-out window closes. Options for purchasing course materials after opting out can be found on the bookstore website. To begin the opt-out process, please follow this link.

To change your status and opt in, use this link or follow instructions in your confirmation email. Final selections must be made by September 29, 2025.

Alternate link: https://complete-optinout.bncollege.com/app/unauthorized

Rental textbooks are due on the last day of final exams. Reminder emails are sent beforehand.

Yes. You may purchase rental textbooks at a reduced rate during the semester.

Yes. All continuation-course textbooks must be returned. The same title will be issued for the next semester.

You will receive email reminders to verify your order and choose your fulfillment preference. If you do not opt out, your materials will be held at the bookstore and your account will be charged.

Yes. Physical materials will be held at the bookstore, digital materials will be active in Brightspace, and your student account will still be charged.

If materials for a dropped course have been picked up or delivered, they must be returned within 48 hours. Course fees after the first day of classes are non-refundable. If you drop and add a new class, the bookstore will swap the required materials.

If you drop a class and do not add another, you will be charged for the materials unless you opt out by the deadline. Students who drop without adding should consider opting out to avoid fees.

Yes. You have 48 hours to return materials. If not returned, the bundle charge remains and replacement and non-return fees may apply.

For general questions about the Viking Book Bundle:

• Call the bookstore at 914-347-3858
• Email [email protected]
• Visit the campus bookstore in the Student Center

For technical assistance with digital materials in Canvas:

• Open a ticket online for the Customer Care Team
• Email the Customer Care Team
• Call the Customer Care Team at 844-9-EBOOKS (844-932-6657)

Viking Book Bundle is a textbook/course RENTAL model that provides students with all required textbooks and digital materials before the first day of class, bundled into their tuition or as a course charge. This simplifies access to materials and saves students an average of 35%-50% on costs. Barnes & Noble will provide each student with a convenient package for physical books and digital materials delivered directly to Brightspace.

Faculty ensure program success by submitting course material selections before the adoption deadline: https://sso.bncollege.com/bes-sp/bessso/saml/sunywccedu/aip/logon

Faculty can choose any materials, from any publisher, in any format. If changes occur, faculty should notify the bookstore so materials can be updated.

It is extremely important to inform students of this program and the option to opt-out. Students who do not opt out by the deadline will still be charged.

The program covers required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, and digital materials.

Consumables such as lab goggles, dissection kits, and engineering kits are not included.

Students will be charged $24 per credit, not per course. Students may opt out by the opt-out deadline. Opting out applies to all courses in that semester.

Yes, students can purchase rental textbooks at a reduced rate during the return period.

Students choose pickup or shipping through an email sent about a month before classes begin. Digital materials appear in the LMS at course start. If students change courses, they will receive instructions for returning or receiving new course materials.

Yes, the bookstore ensures accessibility support.

Students should contact Bookstore Customer Care at [email protected].

The bookstore can provide accessible versions of course materials when needed.

Students who add or drop a course will receive return instructions and delivery options for new materials as needed.