Open Secondary Navigation Menu Back to Academic Solutions INCLUSIVE & EQUITABLE ACCESS SOLUTIONS Our First Day® and First Day® Complete solutions provide a modern approach to course material delivery, ensuring students have access to their materials before the first day of class. LEARN MORE ABOUT IMPROVING STUDENT OUTCOMES Students are forgoing getting their course materials and it is negatively impacting student success 85% of students delay or avoid purchasing required course materials 49% of college students reported they were not prepared on the first day of class 50% say this decision negatively impacted their grades Barnes & Noble College provides inclusive and equitable access solutions that meet the unique needs of your students and institution. By bundling course materials as part of tuition or course charge, students will save an average of 35-50% while removing barriers to course material access. FIRST DAY® COMPLETE Our campus wide course material delivery model that supports student success through Access, Convenience and Affordability while providing faculty with the academic freedom to select the course materials of their choice. With First Day Complete, ALL students receive required course materials – in both digital and/or physical format before the first day of class. Course material costs are bundled as part of tuition or course charges, saving students an average of 35-50% and ensuring that they are prepared from day one. LEARN MORE FIRST DAY® Our course-by-course solution that provides students access to digital course materials by the first day of class. First Day is suited to fit institution and faculty needs with implementation available for a single course, a specific department, or program. Just like First Day Complete, students still benefit from significant cost savings. DELIVERING SOLUTIONS THAT FIT YOUR NEEDS Over 240 schools have already enrolled in BNC's First Day program. First Day Complete and First Day ensure students have access to all their course materials by the first day of class and offers: Convenient delivery options A personalized experience Faculty assurance all students are prepared Cost savings Hear more from students, faculty and administrators on how First Day Complete has made a positive impact at their institution. First Day Complete drives successful student outcomes with ACCESS Students have all materials before the first day of class. CONVENIENCE Simplified and highly personalized concierge service. AFFORDABILITY Students save between 35–50% on the course materials each term. CASE STUDIES First Day Complete drives academic success ACCESS CONVENIENCE AFFORDABILITY “First Day Complete has reduced the stress and angst for faculty about assigning course materials. I think they take comfort in knowing that every student in every class has access to the same materials, regardless of their financial situation.” John Sweeney Chief Financial Officer, Providence College Leveling the Playing Field CASE STUDY Related Services DIGITAL COURSEWARE TEXTBOOKS OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FEATURED WHITEPAPER Learn how course material selection and delivery impact student equity DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER Home About Us Academic Solutions Retail Services College Insights BNC K-12 Our Schools Contact Us Contact Us Customer Service Brand Partnerships Investor Relations Careers Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn ©2021 Barnes & Noble Education. All rights reserved. 120 Mountain View Blvd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 CA Do Not Sell My Personal Information Terms of Use Privacy Policy CA Privacy Policy Accessibility BNED