Nor do you need to dash off to your local bookstore to order textbooks. Distance learning students can order their course materials and obtain other materials from RIT anytime, anywhere - almost. Every student new to RIT's distance learning receives an orientation packet. A CD-ROM containing copies of software students will need is also sent to each new student. When new students access the Web site described in the Orientation letter, they find information about their courses, the course materials available in the RIT bookstore, and how to order their course material on-line.
Students order their materials from the bookstore on-line, using a credit card for payment.
Students can also mail or FAX the bookstore order information to the RIT bookstore. About 7-10 days later the materials are delivered in the mail. Some courses have additional materials, viewing guide or lecture notes. These items are usually available in electronic format and in hard copy at the Campus Connections Bookstore. Videotapes are also a required course item for many distance learning courses.