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Raider Ready

The University of Mount Union is proud to partner with eCampus on the Raider Ready program. This program addresses equitable access and affordability across all courses at the institution and ensures that undergraduate students will have all their materials for the semester available on or before the first day of class.

The program provides all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, and digital textbook versions to students. Mount Union will cover the cost of renting textbooks so that eligible students will receive them for free.

  • Accessible

    Prepares all students in the program with materials on the first day.

  • Convenient

    Eliminates the shopping process, saving students time and money while lowering stress.

  • Affordable

    Benefit from Mount Union covering the cost of renting materials.

Student FAQs

  1. What is Raider Ready?
    Raider Ready is the University of Mount Union’s innovative program that automatically provides undergraduate students with all required course materials on or before the first day of class. This program helps students eliminate stress, save money, and begin the academic semester successfully.
  2. Who is eligible for this program?

    All undergraduate students taking fall and spring semester courses at Mount Union, except College Credit Plus (CCP) students, are eligible for the Raider Ready program. Graduate students and Mount Union students taking courses at other universities are not eligible.

  3. What course materials are included in Raider Ready?
    All instructor-required course materials are included in the program. This includes digital and physical textbooks, online access codes, other digital materials, consumables, etc. Course materials that are recommended but not required, and those covered by program or course fees, are currently not included in Raider Ready.
  4. How will I receive my materials?
    Physical textbooks for on-campus students will be shipped directly to the Mount Union Spirit Shop and will be ready for pickup before the first day of class. Digital materials will be automatically delivered through Brightspace.
  5. If my textbook is in a digital format, can I choose to print?
    Students can print portions of digital textbooks on their own. There is also the option to purchase additional formats beyond those provided in the course material bundle. For some classes, inexpensive loose-leaf versions will be available for purchase.
  6. When is the deadline to return texbooks?

    The deadline to return all rental textbooks is the last day of finals, and students will receive email reminders about the rental deadline at their Mount Union email address. 

  7. What happens if I need the book for more than one semester?
    For a continuation, allowing course materials to carry over from one semester to the next, the student needs to enroll in the course for the following term, and the instructor must request the same course material, including the exact ISBN, for the next term. In this case, the student will not be required to return the course material and instead will keep it through the end of the following term. Your due date on the Student Dashboard will be updated as early as four weeks prior to the next term or as late as 48 hours after enrollment.
  8. Do I have a choice of new or used materials?

    Print materials will be provided as a textbook rental when digital materials are not available. These are predominantly in used condition.

  9. Do I get to keep physical or digital materials?
    Certain textbooks will be identified as books for students to keep; these textbooks will vary by major/ program. Otherwise, physical books that are not consumables will be rental textbooks and must be returned at the end of the semester. Digital content typically lasts six months or until the course closes in Brightspace.
  10. What happens if I add or drop a course?
    The system will automatically be notified of any add/drop changes within 24 hours. Newly required course materials are shipped daily or delivered digitally through Brightspace. Course materials for dropped classes must be returned within seven days of the course drop or the delivery of books, whichever is later, to avoid charges.
  11. Can I opt-out of the program?

    While it is not recommended, students have the option to opt-out of this program. Opting out means you will not receive access to any of your required course materials from the University. The University will no longer be responsible for issuing free textbooks to the student. Students may opt-out of the program by visiting the Center for Student Success and completing the opt-out form by 4 p.m. on the last day to add/drop classes for the semester.

  12. How do I purchase my textbooks if I decide to opt-out of the program?

    Students will be responsible to purchase their required course materials at their own expense.

  13. Who do I contact with additional questions?

    Please visit mountunion.ecampus.com/help for additional questions.

  

Faculty FAQs

  1. Will faculty retain academic freedom of classroom materials?
    Yes. There will be no changes to current adoptions, and faculty retain 100% academic freedom in the choice of course materials.
  2. How does Raider Ready know which materials should be provided to students?
    Faculty should submit required materials (textbooks, consumables, online resources, software, supplies, etc.) to FAST during the adoption period. It is important that faculty submit all required materials so that students receive what they need by the first day of classes. To submit adoptions, visit fast.ecampus.com/school/mountunion. Log in with your University of Mount Union credentials.
  3. How does this impact OER adoptions?
    OER and/or library resources are incorporated into the program. OER adoptions and library content remain highly encouraged, as they only lower the cost of the service. Adopters can note that OER is used in a FAST course and specify those materials so they can be appropriately supported.
  4. Where can I view support materials on utilizing the FAST Online Adoption Portal?

    Review “How to Submit Course Materials” for step-by-step instructions on how to submit your adoptions online. In addition, you can visit the help section of FAST once you are logged in.

  5. What format will the classroom materials be in?
    Digital materials will be automatically delivered via Brightspace. Print materials can be picked up at the Mount Union Spirit Shop.
  6. What if a student needs the same book for the next semester?
    For a continuation, allowing books to carry over from one semester to the next, the student needs to enroll in the course for the following term, and the instructor must request the same course material, including the exact ISBN, for the next term. In this case, the student will not be required to return the book and instead will keep it through the end of the following term. The student’s due date on the Student Dashboard will be updated as early as four weeks prior to the next term or as late as 48 hours after enrollment.
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