Inclusive Access
Make every student a prepared student
Today's students are digital natives who expect to learn with interactive course materials, available anytime and anywhere on multiple devices. But course materials must be affordable as well as engaging. In response, many institutions are expanding their digital delivery offerings, helping to lower costs and save students money while keeping them engaged with innovative solutions.
By providing affordable, anytime/anywhere, first-day access to high-quality digital course materials and learning technology, you are helping your students toward a successful start. Hundreds of institutions trust Pearson Inclusive Access to help drive down the overall cost of a college degree and improve retention rates. Get your students on the right path today.
Quality & support
The Pearson team supports you at every step of the implementation process and beyond.
From conception to launch, the Pearson Account Team works with institutions to understand their outcome goals and create a unique project plan, and works with faculty to familiarize them with Inclusive Access.
- Digital course materials are seamlessly integrated with your campus Learning Management System (LMS).
- Students have 24/7 access to digital materials anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
- More classroom time for instructors and students — no more access code hassles, and students don’t have to spend time shopping for the best price.
- We provide 24/7 support to ensure effective communication and guidance with our course materials, courseware, and technology products.
- Content is developed and written by experienced and respected authors, educators, and practitioners.
80%
of students say they’ve delayed purchasing materials
37%
have avoided purchasing them altogether
92%
cite cost as the reason
39%
say their grades were negatively impacted
Data & insights
Get the timely, targeted information you need to increase effective intervention and improve outcomes.
With meaningful classroom data, educators and institutions can support students when they need it most. Pearson can supplement your data and analytics with a line of sight into specifically where students are struggling so that you can optimize learning, improve retention, and increase success in college and beyond. And the more digital course materials an institution uses, the more data and insights Pearson can offer. Without barriers to access of course materials, the reliability of data increases significantly.
Student success story
Learn how one first-generation student is navigating the ups and downs of this new experience.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
As students shifted to using digital materials, the increased sell-through enabled by Inclusive Access has helped the campus store stay afloat in spite of the dramatically lowered cost of course materials.
Connors State College
A consistently higher percentage of students accessed courses after implementation, while homework & assignment submissions rose.
Auburn University
The All Access program has saved students more than $1M and enabled first-day access to digital course materials, having an impact on their retention, course grades, and overall success in college.
More than 700 institutions trust Inclusive Access to help them drive down the overall cost of a college degree and improve student outcomes.
Students can spend up to 70% less on digital than traditional course materials, and they only pay for what they need.
Since 2015, more than 3.9 million students have enrolled in more than 7.3 million courses using our Inclusive Access models. In 2018 alone, students using these models had estimated savings of over $130M.
We have resources to help you find the right content and guide you on your Inclusive Access journey. Here you’ll find the latest news, trends, and perspectives from leaders in academia and the higher ed industry.
Inclusive Access: Benefits for faculty
Research shows that early access to materials correlates with higher grades and completion rates. Through Pearson Inclusive Access, you can now offer your students digital access to their course materials by the first day of class, typically at much lower cost.