Students

Begining Summer 2026, the UNM Bookstores will also serve UNM-Los Alamos.

As a Los Alamos or Taos student, you are automatically enrolled in the Select option. This option lets you choose which digital or print course materials you want to purchase for each of your registered courses.

Your digital materials are automatically billed to your UNM Bursar account and available right away. If you don’t want to keep an item, simply opt out to receive a refund.

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My Shelf

Go to Canvas → Account → My Shelf

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View your materials

Access your digital materials instantly and see which print items are required.

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Choose

Decide which digital materials to keep and purchase any print materials you need.

 

How do I access my digital materials? 

All digital course materials are immediately avaiable through the RedShelf platform in Canvas.

To see them, go to Canvas → Account → My Shelf.

 

Where can I get my physical materials?

If a physical book is required, you can purchase it from the retailer of your choice.

When you buy from the UNM Bookstores, your printed course materials are tax-free, and it’s easy to find exactly what you need: books are organized by department, course, and section, so you can quickly locate the correct materials for your classes.

 

How will I be charged for my digital materials?

Beginning two weeks before classes start, or when you register (whichever comes later), the cost of your selected digital course materials will be automatically charged to your UNM Student Bursar account.

 

Can I get a physical copy of a digital material? 

For some courses, optional print upgrades may be available. If offered, you can purchase a physical copy of the textbook through the UNM Bookstore for an additional cost. Availability varies by course and publisher.

 

Will I keep access to my digital materials after the course ends? 

It depends on the type of material.

  • Many digital textbooks allow continued access and may be downloadable for use after the course ends.
  • Digital courseware (such as McGraw-Hill Connect or Pearson MyLab) is typically available only for the semester in which it is assigned.

 

Change your access:

If you decide you do not want access to one of your digital course materials, you can opt out before the add/drop deadline with 100% tuition refund.
 

How to opt out of an item?

  1. Go to My Shelf in Canvas.
  2. Click View Details of the item.
  3. Select the Opt Out button in the top right corner and confirm your choice.
Once you opt out, a padlock icon will appear on the item. This indicates that you no longer have access to the digital material. A refund for that item will be processed to your UNM Bursar account, typically within 2–3 business days.
Changed your mind? You can opt back in before the add/drop deadline using the same steps. The button will display “Opt In.”
   
Before opting out, make sure the material is not required to complete assignments, quizzes, exams, or course activities, as opting out will remove your access. 

Deadline to opt-out:

 

SUMMER TERM FALL TERM
Full term: June 12Full term: Sept. 4
1st Half: June 51st Half: Aug. 28
2nd Half: July 32nd Half: Oct. 23

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