Robeson Community College

First Day Complete

Our First Day Complete program gives you access to all of your course materials, no need to shop around!

    • Receive all your course materials before the first day of class
    • Save 35-50% on the cost of course materials each term
    • Benefit from a highly personalized concierge service

 

HOW IT WORKS


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REGISTER FOR CLASSES

VERIFY YOUR ORDER

RECEIVE YOUR TEXTBOOKS

Upon registering for courses, students will be automatically enrolled into the program. Once you’ve successfully selected your courses, the bookstore will start preparing your order.

Starting 30 days before the first day of classes, you will receive an email to verify your order and select your fulfillment preference.

An email notification will be sent when your order is ready for pickup or when it ships. Your digital materials will be delivered for your course(s) within your school’s LMS.


Sign in to verify your order

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the First Day® Complete program?

First Day Complete is a course material model that lowers the cost of materials for students and ensures students have access to all of their required course materials on or before the first day of class. Through this new program, physical books will be conveniently packaged and provided to students on a rental basis, and digital materials will be delivered directly within the campus LMS. Costs will be included on the student’s account. At the end of the term, students will receive email reminders to return their physical course materials to the bookstore.

How does it work?
  • Register for your classes and the bookstore will start preparing your course materials
  • One month before classes start, you will receive an email instructing you to select your delivery preference (in-store pickup or shipped directly to you)
  • An email notification will be sent when your order is ready for pickup or when it ships
  • Your digital materials will be delivered for your course(s) within LMS
What is included in the program?

The program provides all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes and digital textbook versions to eligible students.

What is excluded from the program?

The program does not include consumables that cannot be returned and reused such as lab goggles, dissection kits, molecular model kids, engineering kits or nursing kits.

How do I enroll in the program?

All eligible students will be automatically enrolled in the First Day® Complete Program.

Can I opt-out of the program?

When opting out of the First Day Complete program, you will need to purchase the book(s) for your class(es) yourself. 

If cost is an issue, it is recommended that before you opt out, to contact the bookstore to get the book(s) purchase price because it may be more than if you participate in the program.

Opting out is for the term (not per course or per session). If you opt out and add class(es) later, you will need to purchase those book(s) as well.

If you choose to opt out, you must do so by or before the deadline date of your earliest session’s census date.

Example:  If you opt out for the term and are registered for full-term classes and 1st 4-week classes you would need to opt out for the term by the deadline of your earliest session’s census date. For this example, that would be May 21.

Once the deadline for your first session has passed, opting out is no longer an option even if you are registered in or add classes in a later session.

The Summer 2024 opt Out Deadlines:

Session

Session Start Date

Earliest Session Census Date

The Opt Out Deadline Is:

Health Science Programs

May 13

May 17

May 17

1st 4 Weeks

May 20

May 21

May 21

8-week session

May 20

May 23

May 23

2nd 4 Weeks

June 19

June 20

June 20

 

Click Here to Opt Out

How do I change my opt-out status?

If you opted out of the First Day Complete program for the Summer 2024 term and then decide to Opt back in, you will still need to meet the deadline listed for your earliest session’s census date:

Session

Session Start Date

Earliest Session Census Date

The Opt Back In Deadline Is:

Health Science Programs

May 13

May 17

May 17

1st 4 Weeks

May 20

May 21

May 21

8-week session

May 20

May 23

May 23

2nd 4 Weeks

June 19

June 20

June 20

 

Example:  If you opt outed for the term and are registered in 1st 4-week classes and 2nd 4-week classes, then you decide you want to opt back in, you would need to opt in for the term by the deadline of your earliest session’s census date. For this example, that would be May 21.

Once the deadline for your first session has passed, opting out is no longer an option even if you are registered in or add classes in a later session.

 

Click Here to Opt Back In

How do I purchase my course materials if I decide to opt-out of the program?

Students will be responsible for purchasing their required course materials through the bookstore.

When are my textbook rentals due back to the bookstore?

The deadline to return all rental textbooks is the last day of finals. Students will receive email reminders about the rental deadline to their email address.

Can I buy my rented textbook?

Yes, the program provides you with the option to purchase textbooks at a reduced rate during the return period.

Do I need to return books if they are for a continuation course?

Yes, you will still be required to return continuation course textbooks. You will be issued the same title for the next semester of the continuation course.

What happens if I never verify my order?

Students will receive emails and phone calls from the bookstore to remind them to verify their order. If the student does not opt-out, their materials will be held at the bookstore and their student account will be charged.

If I never pick up my books, will I still get charged?

Yes, if the student does not opt-out, their materials will be held at the bookstore and their student account will be charged.

What if I drop a class?

You may return the book to the bookstore on the same terms and timelines currently in place. If you drop a class and enroll in a different class, the bookstore will “swap” the required textbooks/codes so that you have what you need.

Can I opt-out if I picked up my textbooks?

Yes, you will have 48 hours to return your textbooks. If you do not return the textbooks, the charges for the bundle will go back onto your student account.