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Redeem eBook Access Code - Courseware Only instructions overview

Redeem eBook Access Code - Courseware Only

How do I access my eBook access code that has courseware (Cengage MindTap, Pearson MyLabs, etc.)?
Please follow the steps below:

1. Purchase eBook with courseware at the bookstore and receive a VitalSource access code (20-digit alphanumeric) and redemption URL printed on the receipt or via an email

Step 1: Locate your eBook access code on receipt or package

2. Navigate to online.vitalsource.com and create a VitalSource Bookshelf account if you do not have one already

Step 2: Navigate to VitalSource Bookshelf and create an account
3. Click “Redeem Codes”

Step 3: Sign in to your VitalSource Bookshelf account

4. Enter the VitalSource access code and click Redeem

Step 4: Enter VitalSource access code and click Redeem

5. Once the product presents on the bookshelf, click “Reveal Access Code”. Once you click “Reveal Access Code”, the eBook with courseware is no longer returnable in the bookstore.

Warning: Clicking Reveal Access Code makes the eBook non-returnable

6. Click “Continue” and then “Reveal Access Code” on popup. Once you click “Reveal Access Code”, the eBook with courseware is no longer returnable in the bookstore.

Reveal Access Code button on receipt

7. Copy the new Access Code that has just been revealed (different from the VitalSource access code) and click “Visit Website” to navigate to the publisher's website

Step 7: Copy the new Access Code that has been revealed

8. Complete via the publisher's required procedures

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