Course Material Adoptions

The University of Texas has partnered with the Co-op to ensure compliance with the federal law, HEOA & HB33. The Co-op collects the course material requirements for all UT courses and makes the information available to the students by way of the UT registration website or the Co-op website. The list is also freely available to competing bookstores. The federal law requires this information to be visible to students at least 30 days prior to classes beginning every semester.

Giving us your course material adoptions each semester ensures that students can use the UT for Me Textbook Credit and Co-op Course Material Scholarship on all of their materials!

Adopting Longhorn Textbook Access materials significantly reduces the cost of course materials for students! LTA materials are available via Canvas in a digital format on or before the first day of class!

Non-LTA Adoption DeadlinesLTA Adoption Deadlines
Spring 2024: October 31Spring 2024: December 1
Fall 2024: May 1Fall 2024: July 1
Summer 2024: April 15N/A

How to Submit your Course Material Adoptions

Email us at textbooks@universitycoop.com for your unique link to submit your textbook adoptions. You can also visit us in store on the Academic Floor of the Austin Co-op store.

📚 Submit Your Materials!

Make sure to include all required course materials:

✔️ Art and architecture supplies
✔️ Course packs
✔️ Solution manuals
✔️ Access codes
✔️ Library readings
✔️ Anything else!


🔹 List materials for any cross-listed courses.
🔹 Notify us of special timing needs so books arrive on time.
🔹 Even if no materials are required, let us know for student accuracy.

⚠️ Imported titles take 8-10 weeks to arrive—submit early!

💰 Save Students Money with Longhorn Textbook Access (LTA)!

LTA has saved students nearly $1,000,000!

LTA materials can save students up to 88% per material!

📖 LTA enables students to:

✅ Get materials through Canvas on Day 1
✅ Save money on textbooks
✅ Stretch their UT for Me textbook credit or Co-op scholarship (UT for Me | Co-op Scholarship)

To Adopt LTA materials when submitting your textbooks, click the "Interest in LTA" button on any of your Required textbooks. The Textbook Office at the Co-Op will research to confirm a LTA option is available; and we can reach back out with the estimated price to students, and get your confirmation before setting up in the program.

📢 Important Reminders:

🔹 Specify all required materials, including supplies and course packets.
🔹 Include materials for cross-listed courses.
🔹 Notify us of any special timing needs.
🔹 If no materials are needed, let us know for accuracy.
⚠️ Imported titles take 8-10 weeks—submit early!

Learn More About Longhorn Textbook Access




The Longhorn Textbook Access program is a new initiative that will significantly reduce the cost of course materials for students.


You can help us reduce the cost of course materials for students by adopting Longhorn Textbook Access materials! Learn more about the program from Dr. David Platt, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin and Michael Kiely, Director of Course Materials at The University Co-op.

TEXTBOOK ADOPTIONS FAQs

+Does the Co-op offer course materials?

  • The University Co-op is a conveniently located, full-service provider of custom course packets and custom books. We offer pick-up and delivery of materials, prepress, copyright clearance, reproduction of business case studies, class handouts, and production of out-of-print books. We pride ourselves on excellent service and the fastest turnaround in Austin at the lowest cost to students. Please call us to discuss any project. 512-476-7211 x2040.

+Why am I receiving emails from the Co-op requiring me to adopt a textbook?

  • The University sends a data feed to the Co-op’s adoption system. If you have been added as a professor to a course at UT, you will automatically receive a welcome email asking for your book adoption. If you feel this email is being sent in error, contact us at textbooks@universitycoop.com.

+Why are you asking for book information so early?

  • Having textbook information submitted early greatly helps the Co-op, yourselves, and most importantly your students! The more advance notice we get, the more time we have to research and source books to get the highest quality at the lowest possible cost in the earliest timeframe. This also means we can buy back more books at a higher price (up to 50% of the new price!) from students, particularly during Fall and Spring finals when many are about to leave Austin. In doing so, we are also able to fully stock your books early enough to make them available for students earlier.

+Do I need to request a clicker for my course?

  • Yes! Use our adoption system to indicate what type of clicker you need. We order clickers based on how many classes are using them – last minute adoptions usually cause us to sell out, which can be stressful for students.

+Can I request non-textbook materials for my course?

  • Yes! You can contact our Art & Supplies buyer at supply@universitycoop.com to create a custom course supply kit for your course or to make sure the Co-op stocks any required materials for your course.

+How can I obtain a desk copy of my book?

  • You may request a desk copy of your book directly from your publisher or their local rep. If your desk copy will not arrive in time for class, you can purchase a book from us and we will give you extended return privileges.

+My book was not available, but I can find it on other websites. Why can’t the Co-op get this for my students?

  • We source our books from student buybacks, wholesalers, publishers, and other distributors. Sometimes, books might be for sale on places like Amazon.com from individual re-sellers. This availability is limited and has unpredictable pricing.

+How does the Co-op decide how many books, supplies, and iClickers to order?

  • We use a variety of information to determine how many books to order each semester; estimated enrollment, previous enrollment and sales, and class history. We are constantly reviewing inventory to re-order as rapidly as possible.

+How do I submit Longhorn Textbook Access course materials?

  • Contact ltahelp@universitycoop.com

+What is Longhorn Textbook Access?

  • The Longhorn Textbook Access program is a new initiative that will significantly reduce the cost of course materials for students. You can help us reduce the cost of course materials for students by adopting Longhorn Textbook Access materials! Learn more about LTA here.