The University of Houston Cougar Textbook Access Program (CTAP) is an exciting program that provides undergraduate students access to required course materials on or before the first day of class for a flat, per-term fee, regardless of major or number of credit hours taken.
All undergraduate students who register for courses are automatically enrolled in CTAP each semester; however, students may opt out of the program on a semester-by-semester basis.
More Questions?
Additional questions and more information may be found by visiting our CTAP Student FAQs and CTAP Faculty FAQs pages.
For general questions regarding the CTAP program, opt-in/opt-out, or fees, please contact ctapuh@central.uh.edu. For questions related to course materials (digital or physical) or access issues, please contact ctap@follett.com.
CTAP by the Numbers
CTAP : An Equitable Access Program
The Value of Equitable Access Programs
What is an equitable access course material program? Programs such as the Cougar Textbook Access Program (CTAP) at University of Houston provide undergraduate 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.
Savings
UH Undergraduate Students saved $5 million on course materials in the first semester in CTAP, over the cost of the retail price.
