Torero Unified Access

Torero Unified Access is USD's flat-rate course materials program. All eligible undergraduate students are automatically enrolled each semester and receive access to all required textbooks — digital and print — for a single flat rate of $299 and are prepared for the first day of class. No hunting for books, no budget guesswork, no waiting for shipments. If you want to source your own materials, simply opt out by the 100 Percent Tuition Refund Deadline as published on the USD Academic Calendar.

All eligible USD undergraduate students are automatically enrolled. Graduate and Law School students are not part of the program at this time. If you have questions about your specific eligibility, contact the USD Torero Store.

Sign up is not necessary. You are automatically enrolled in Torero Unified Access each semester. The $299 flat rate is charged to your USD Student Account or applicable scholarship account on the first day of class. If you don't want to participate, simply opt out by the 100 Percent Tuition Refund Deadline as published on the USD Academic Calendar.

To ensure seamless billing, only students officially enrolled in a course have automatic access to the digital materials via Canvas. As soon as you are moved from the waitlist to the official roster, your access will typically be provisioned within 24 hours. If your professor assigns reading before you are officially enrolled, we recommend reaching out to them for a temporary PDF of the first chapter.

Log in to your USD Canvas course page and look for the “eTextbook” or “VitalSource” link in the left-hand navigation menu. Your materials will be available on this site two days before the first day of class. Once you click on the link, you will be able to use your USDOne account to log into the VitalSource system. If you need help, VitalSource offers 24/7 support via live chat or email.

Torero Unified Access is a digital-first program. If a digital version of your required textbook is available, it will be delivered through Canvas. If a book is only available in print, a physical copy will be included at no additional cost and available for pickup at the USD Torero Store. If your instructor requires a physical textbook and does not allow the digital version, the physical version will be provided. Your Canvas Bookshelf will show icons indicating whether each item is digital or print.

The $299 flat rate is charged directly to your USD Student Account or applicable scholarship account (including Athletic Scholarships, Department of Veteran Affairs Scholarships, and others) on the first day of class. This allows any funding sources in your Student Account or scholarship to cover the cost of Torero Unified Access. If you opt out before the add/drop deadline, you will be refunded the $299 fee.

Click the “eTextbook” link in any of your Canvas course pages and follow the opt-out instructions. You must opt out before the “Deadline 100 Percent Tuition Refund” deadline, as published by the University each semester. Opting out removes you from the program and digital access is disabled for that semester’s courses. Any physical textbooks delivered by the program must be returned by the “Deadline 100 Percent Tuition Refund” date. If you do not return the textbooks delivered by the program, the replacement cost and applicable fees will be charged to your Student Account.

The deadline to opt out is the “Deadline 100 Percent Tuition Refund” deadline each semester, which is typically about two weeks into the semester. The exact date is published by the University each term. Program informational emails will be sent before the start of classes each semester with that semester’s 100% Tuition Refund date. Check the USD academic calendar for the current semester’s deadline.

Yes. If you opt out and change your mind, you can opt back in any time before the add/drop deadline. Use the link provided in your opt-out confirmation email, or visit the Torero Store help desk. Your Student Account will be charged $299, digital access will be enabled and any physical textbooks will be available from the USD Torero Store.

Yes. Opt-out is per semester. Since your required books change each semester along with your schedule, you have the opportunity each term to decide whether the flat rate works for you.

If you see a required book on your syllabus that isn't in your Unified Access bundle, it usually means your professor hasn't officially submitted their adoption to the store yet. We recommend reaching out to your professor directly — let them know you're part of the Torero Unified Access program and want to ensure you can access your materials through the $299 flat-rate fee rather than paying full price elsewhere. Once your professor submits the adoption to the Torero Store, we can instantly activate your digital access or prepare your physical books. Your advocacy helps ensure the entire class gets their materials on day one!

If you add a course, digital materials will appear in your Canvas Bookshelf automatically. Print textbooks for the added course will be available for pickup at the Torero Store. If you drop a course, digital materials are removed from your Bookshelf. Any print books received for the dropped course must be returned to the Torero Store by the add/drop deadline or the replacement costs and fees will be charged to your Student Account.

If you remain enrolled in Torero Unified Access, required print textbooks are yours to keep at the end of the semester. However, if you opt out of the program or drop a course for which you received a print textbook, you are required to return those books to the Torero Store by the 100% Tuition Refund add/drop date. Unreturned books will result in the replacement costs and fees being charged to your Student Account.

All required textbooks — digital and print — are included, along with custom course packs, lab manuals, and digital access codes. Course supplies that are not written materials (lab coats, art supplies, goggles, calculators, etc.) are not included. Other exclusions may apply — contact the Torero Store if you have questions about a specific item.

Yes. Since the $299 is charged directly to your USD Student Account, any funding sources available in your account — including financial aid, scholarships, and other funding sources — can be used to cover the cost. Contact USD's Financial Aid office for details specific to your situation.

The publisher of the digital content, through its licensing policy, sets the length of access. Many eTextbooks allow for ongoing access through the VitalSource Bookshelf app — you can download titles to your device during the semester for continued access. Publisher courseware platforms like MyLab or McGraw Hill Connect typically expire at the end of the term. Print textbooks included in the program are yours to keep.

While Torero Unified Access focuses on digital-first access for courses, the Total Torero Package was a broader value program that included funds for any course materials (print or digital), plus additional benefits. The Total Torero Package has been discontinued. If you have funds remaining in your Total Torero Package, you can use those funds to pay for the Torero Unified Access, or request a refund.

If you have any issues accessing your digital content through Torero Unified Access as it relates to an academic accommodation, please reach out to both your professor and the Student Disability Center (SDC). If you do not already have an accommodation on file and would like to request one, contact the SDC to begin that process.