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Gator Textbook Access Program

The University of Houston Downtown is excited to introduce the Gator Textbook Access Program (GTAP). This program provides undergraduate and graduate students access to their required course materials by the first day of class for a flat, per-term fee, regardless of major or number of credit hours taken.

All undergraduate and graduate students who register for courses are automatically enrolled in GTAP each semester; however, students may opt out of the program on a semester-by-semester basis.

GTAP by the Numbers

Fall 2024         - Participation Rate                                                          92.7%

Fall 2024         - Student savings on course material                         $ 335,887

Spring 2025   - Participation Rate                                                          95.9%

Fall 2025         - Student savings on course material                         $ 584,800

Savings

Since it’s inception in Fall 2023, GTAP has saved UHD students $1 million on course materials, over the cost of the retail price.

GTAP Student Benefits

  • TRANSPARENCY

    • All undergraduate and graduate students pay the same per term price, regardless of major or Number of hours taken.

  • AFFORDABILTY

    • One predictable, per term fee that allows you to know exactly how much to budget.

  • ACCESS

    • Course material accessible on or before the first day of class.

  • CONVENIENCE

    • No shopping around. No book lists to worry
      about.  Saves time.

  • FLEXIBILTY

    • Students can opt out per term based onindividual needs

GTAP Fees?

 

Undergraduate

Fall                                                               $305                    
Spring                                       $305                    
Summer                                            $185                    

 

Graduate

Fall                                                               $200                    
Spring                                       $200                    
Summer                                            $128                    

 

 

Subject to 8.25% sales tax

More Questions?

Additional questions and more information may be found by visiting our GTAP Student FAQs and GTAP Faculty FAQs pages.

For general questions regarding the GTAP program, opt-in/opt-out, or fees, please contact gtap@uhd.edu . For questions related to course materials (digital or physical) or access issues, please contact gtap@follett.com.

GTAP: An Equitable Access Program

The Value of Equitable Access Programs

What is an equitable access course material program? Programs such as the Gator Textbook Access Program (GTAP) at University of Houston Downtown provide undergraduate and graduate students access to required course materials before the first day of class for one low flat fee, regardless of major or hours enrolled. Students can opt out per semester and all students, regardless of whether they choose to opt out or participate in the program, receive access to their digital course materials before the first-class day in the university’s learning management system. Students can apply financial aid to the fee.

 

UHD GTAP Testimonials

"The GTAP program helped me save money and alleviated the stress of having to purchase or rent a textbook for the course."

"I think all classes should incorporate this same concept; it made learning easier on my end. It was less stress; I was ready the first day to start learning.   Please make this a permanent option for all future classes."

"GTAP is a great program, I had a similar program when I went to school at San Jac and it worked great, and I really appreciated the easy access I had to my class textbooks."

"It is very convenient for full time employees. I did not have to schedule time to research where I would purchase the materials or guess which materials I would need for a course. I was totally satisfied with this program and will continue to use it."

"This is an amazing program that helped all my peers and myself to feel less anxious about doing assignments. We were able to focus more on our work instead."

"This is actually a great option to have. Some books are usually on back order so having this available really saves you time, money and stress."