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Textbooks and Course Materials

Your course materials will vary by class and instructor.

  • Use the Bookstore's online tool to find textbooks for your course.
  • Triton One, launching Fall 2026, is UC San Diego’s new equitable access textbook program that will provide access to required textbooks for students at a flat rate per quarter. Materials in this program will be provided in a digital-first format on Canvas and will be available to students no later than the first day of classes.
  • You can buy your textbooks at the UC San Diego Bookstore in the Price Center or through discount online retailers. You can also rent books through the Bookstore.
  • Consider borrowing items in digital format through the Library's Course Reserves.
  • Check if your books are available through the free ASP Booklending program offered by Student Promoted Access Center for Education and Services (SPACES). 
  • You may need to purchase codes for online programs to submit homework (e.g. Math courses).
  • Lab courses may require you to purchase equipment.
  • Most courses will use Canvas.
  • Many instructors will also record their lectures using Podcasting.
  • Your instructor may require an iClicker to participate in class.

If in doubt, check the syllabus or ask your instructor.