Cornell Academic Materials Program (CAMP) FAQs & Important Dates
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Published on
August 15th, 2025
What is CAMP?
CAMP is a university-wide program that provides undergrads taking undergrad courses at Cornell with access to their required textbooks and coursepacks in a digital format* for a single flat-rate cost of $285 per semester.
What's NEW?
Don't wait in line if you don't have to!
You can check your course materials list online with the link provided in your "Welcome to CAMP!" email sent on 7/1/25, or View Course Materials Here.
- You will need to enter your 7-digit student ID number and will receive an email with the link to view your list.
Will all textbooks be provided in a digital format under this program?
Digital textbooks are the default option. Traditional print textbooks will only be supplied when a digital option is not available. Lab manuals and other course materials that are traditionally printed may remain in print as part of the program.
How do I access my digital textbooks?
To access your digital content/textbooks for any given course, simply log in to the course page in your Cornell Canvas account and open your Bookshelf from the navigation menu. Depending on the textbook or content type, you may find additional access information on the Attachments tab for each item displayed.
All digital materials will be available on August 22, 2025.
Need help? View tutorial: CAMP – Accessing your Course Materials
Important Dates
- August 18, 2025: Print textbooks (only available if digital is not an option)* will be available for pickup at The Cornell Store.
- August 22, 2025: All digital materials will be available through Canvas.
- Opt-out deadline: Students have until September 12, 2025 to opt out of CAMP for the fall 2025 semester.
Program Participation
CAMP offers the option to opt out each semester. If a student chooses to opt out, they are opting out of all course materials across all undergraduate courses for the semester. The opt-out deadline for the fall 2025 semester is Friday, September 12, 2025.
Resources
Additional information for the Cornell Academic Materials Program can be found at: academicmaterials.cornell.edu/
*Digital textbooks are the default option. Traditional print textbooks will only be supplied when a digital option is not available. You will receive an email if you have any printed textbooks to pick up.