StartRight+
Before the start of each semester, all University of Wyoming undergraduate and graduate students are automatically enrolled in StartRight+, the University’s digital-first course material program. This enrollment provides students with access to their required materials and the opportunity to explore the program’s benefits. If a student chooses not to participate, they may opt out by the posted deadline. Key dates and program details will be communicated via students’ uwyo.edu email accounts in the weeks leading up to the start of the semester.
Gaining Access and Using Your Course Materials
By the first day of classes, undergraduate students can access any course's required digital content/textbooks through WyoCourses/Canvas. To access:
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Log into the course page in your WyoCourses/Canvas account
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Open a course module and select “MyTextbooks” to the left side of your screen.
Students who need assistance with their WyoCourses/Canvas or My Textbooks may email uwyostore-textbooks@uwyo.edu, call (307) 766-3264, or stop by the University Store.
Helpful Tutorials
- How to access course ma.terials through WyoCourses/Canvas.
- How to switch programs.
- How to compare book prices.
- How to opt out of both programs.
Save your "Bookshelf" to your browser here or download the app on the App Store or Google Play.
Participating in StartRight+
Undergraduate STUDENTS
As an undergraduate student, you're automatically enrolled in StartRight+ each semester. Once materials are available, you’ll find your required course content in Canvas (WyoCourses) under the “My Textbooks” tab—no action needed to participate. If you decide the program isn’t the right fit for you this semester, you can choose to opt out before the deadline. Visit our Student FAQs for details on how to switch programs or explore your options.
Graduate Students
Graduate students are also automatically enrolled in StartRight+ each semester and will receive access to their required course materials at a flat rate of $120 per semester. Like undergraduates, you can opt out or switch to StartRight Choice—a flexible, digital-first option that allows you to select and purchase materials on a title-by-title basis. Visit our Student FAQs for tutorials and program comparison tools.
Faculty
Faculty maintain full academic freedom under StartRight+. The textbook adoption and selection process remains unchanged. Once materials are submitted, our team ensures they’re made available to students on or before the first day of class. Learn more in our Faculty FAQs.
Billing
Students will see the StartRight+ flat-rate fee reflected on their first Fall and Spring semester billing statements:
● $275 per semester for undergraduate students
● $120 per semester for graduate students
Please note that your bill may not immediately reflect recent program changes (such as opt-outs or program switches). Updates are processed after all official charges and program selections have been finalized. We appreciate your patience during this period. If you have questions about your charges or want to confirm your program status, please email us at uwyostore-textbooks@uwyo.edu. For additional details, visit our Frequently Asked Questions.
