Published June 16, 2022
Nearly 8,600 Students Will Have Access to All Required Course Materials Before the
First Day of Class
JUNE 15, 2022, Basking Ridge, NJ—Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED), a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced the upcoming
launch of First Day® Complete at University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM). Barnes & Noble
College (BNC), which manages BNED’s campus bookstores and associated school branded
e-commerce sites, will be implementing Warhawk Bundle for the nearly 8,600 students
across ULM’s campus beginning August 2022 for the Fall term.
By delivering all course materials via one highly convenient concierge service, First
Day Complete ensures students have access to all their required course materials on
or before the first day of class, allowing them to engage with course content from
day one, making them better prepared and facilitating their academic success. The
program offers full academic freedom for faculty, allowing them to select course materials
they think are best for their curriculum and leverage BNC’s deep relationships with
more than 6,000 publishers, creating a one-stop, simplified experience.
With the launch of Warhawk Bundle, ULM students will now have access to all required
textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, digital materials and electronic books in a
convenient bundle before the first day of class at average student savings of between
35-50%.
“We are excited about our partnership with ULM as we implement First Day Complete
to enhance student outcomes,” said Jonathan Shar, President, Barnes & Noble College.
“Warhawk Bundle will ensure ULM students are prepared to begin learning on day one,
driving greater student success while also offering a more affordable and convenient
way for students to obtain their course materials. We are seeing incredible demand
for First Day Complete across educational institutions nationwide as faculty and students
realize the significant benefits of an all-inclusive course material program. We look
forward to working with ULM and our other partner schools to continue delivering solutions
that empower academic success for all students.”
"We are excited to provide our students and their parents with an affordable packaging
of books and course materials through First Day Complete,” said Dr. Valerie Field,
ULM’s Vice President for Student Affairs. “As we continue to magnify student development
and success on our campus, the partnership with Barnes & Noble College is a significant
benchmark and aligns closely with the student success pillar in the University’s Strategic
Plan. Unequivocally, the Warhawk Bundle demonstrates our Unlimited Lenses to ensure
course materials are ready on day one.”
With First Day Complete, instead of purchasing materials a la carte, the cost is included
in each student’s account at the same time tuition is charged. In July, ahead of the
Fall 2022 Term, students will receive an email from the ULM bookstore prompting them
to select their preferred delivery method. The bookstore will prepare materials for
each student and notify them when materials are available for in-store pickup or have
shipped. Digital materials will be automatically delivered to students within Moodle,
the university’s online course management system.
To learn more about ULM’s Warhawk Bundle, visit https://ulm.edu/omc/warhawkbundle.html.
Hear what students, faculty and administrators had to say about their experiences
using First Day Complete and how it has made a positive impact at their institutions.
Watch the video, here.
For more information about First Day Complete, visit, www.bncollege.com/academic-solutions/first-day-complete/.
Barnes & Noble College, a Barnes & Noble Education company, currently operates more than 770 campus stores nationwide. For more information
about Barnes & Noble College’s services and locations, visit http://www.bncollege.com.
ABOUT BARNES & NOBLE EDUCATION, INC.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) is a leading solutions provider for the education industry, driving affordability,
access and achievement at hundreds of academic institutions nationwide and ensuring
millions of students are equipped for success in the classroom and beyond. Through
its family of brands, BNED offers campus retail services and academic solutions, a
digital direct-to-student learning ecosystem, wholesale capabilities and more. BNED
is a company serving all who work to elevate their lives through education, supporting
students, faculty and institutions as they make tomorrow a better, more inclusive
and smarter world. For more information, visit www.bned.com.
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Carolyn J. Brown
Senior Vice President
Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
908-991-2967
cbrown@bned.com
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Vice President
Corporate Finance and Investor Relations
908-991-2776
amilevoj@bned.com
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