JSU V.I.B.E. textbook program
Virtual, Interactive Technology, Books, and Educational Supplies — a partnership between JSU and the JSU Campus Store giving students digital course materials at a reduced cost.
What is JSU V.I.B.E.?
JSU V.I.B.E (Virtual, Interactive Technology, Books, and Educational Supplies) is a partnership between JSU and the JSU Campus Store that allows students to rent or purchase textbooks at a reduced cost. The charge of $27.00 per credit hour is posted directly to the student’s JSU Bursar account along with tuition and fees (University fees). It can be paid along with their University charges using financial aid or methods of payment.
Succeed from day one
We’ve discovered a better way for JSU students to succeed from the very first day of class and save money. With digital textbooks and materials through JSU V.I.B.E, students get instant access, lighter backpacks, and an average saving of 62% or more over printed books.
How to access your materials
Kortext email access for existing or new users. Access your student email provided by the University (J#@students.edu):
- Search for Kortext in your student email account.
- Once you find the email with the Subject labeled – Your New Materials From {Publisher Name}
- Open each email from Kortext to verify the picture of your digital book. You will also see the link to access your digital book, the login email (student J# email address), and your temporary password.
- Click the link to open your digital bookshelf and log in using your student J# email and your temporary password.
- Once you have logged in, you will have access to all your digital course material on your bookshelf.
Frequently asked questions
What is the JSU V.I.B.E textbook program?
JSU V.I.B.E. is a partnership between JSU and the JSU Campus Store that allows students to rent or purchase textbooks at a reduced cost. The charge is posted directly to the student’s JSU Bursar account along with tuition and fees (University fees). It can be paid along with their University charges using financial aid or methods of payment.
What is the benefit of participating in the program?
This program aims to improve the overall success of the student’s in the classroom here at JSU. This program will ensure that all students have the required course materials needed to succeed on day one.
Studies show that students who don’t have their required course materials on the first day of class may be disadvantaged. We are offering this program to all students to ensure that all scholars are afforded this great opportunity.
What will the charge look like on my JSU bill?
A charge will appear on your student account for the JSU Campus Store – JSU V.I.B.E. The charge will appear under the description of your bill. You can pay through your JSU P.A.W.S. account or allow it to be covered by your financial aid if your award is enough when it disperses.
What happens if I drop a course?
Once a course has been dropped, the digital e-book access will be removed. If the student picked up a physical book, it would need to be returned to the Campus Store by the add/drop date to avoid being charged extra fees for failure to return.
Who do I contact if I have questions about JSU V.I.B.E?
If you have questions, you can email S00001053@jsums.edu or call 601.979.2021.
How do I opt out of JSU V.I.B.E?
Spring 2026 — JSU V.I.B.E program final opt-out date is Wednesday, February 11, 2026, for Spring 2026.
A link to opt-out will be sent to your JSU email address on Monday, December 22, 2025, weeks before the start of classes on Monday, January 12, 2026.
These dates will change from semester to semester according to the academic calendar Last Day to Add or Drop a Class with no Grade.
Fees being refunded on your JSU account will not take place until after the add/drop date for each semester.
Reminder – you are opting out or back in for your entire semester schedule. You cannot opt out and opt-in for individual courses.
JSU Vibe Portal Opt-Out Link: https://accessportal.follett.com/0364
After completing the Opt-Out process, you will receive an email from noreply@follett.com (Subject: Welcome to JSU V.I.B.E. Customer Portal!) verifying your Opt-Out status.
How do I purchase materials from the JSU Campus Store if I’ve opted out?
Students that have opted out of the JSU V.I.B.E program can still purchase their required COURSE material from the Campus Store. We understand that students who opt out may still need to use their financial aid or scholarship awards in the Campus Store. Please note, many of our items are custom priced for JSU V.I.B.E from publishers and will be a different price than what is listed on the Campus Store’s website. Some items –like physical books — are readily available at the Campus Store. Like courseware products (for example, McGraw Connect and Pearson Mylab), others may have to be specially ordered. If you would like to purchase your materials from the Campus Store through the JSU V.I.B.E program, we ask that you please contact the Campus Store. This will ensure that the course material is received promptly, even special-order items. We will work diligently to ensure that all needed course material is received, even if you cannot pick them up at the store.
Publisher contacts
Feature guides
- Where can I find a general feature overview? View
- Where can I Opt-Out of VIBE? View
- Where can I find navigation and pageview overview? View
- Where can I find notes and highlighting overview? View
- Where can I find flashcard overview? View
- Where can I find printing overview? View
- Where can I find offline mode overview? View
- Who do I contact for Customer Service? (or call 1-877-612-2233) View
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Questions about JSU V.I.B.E.?
Email S00001053@jsums.edu or call 601.979.2021 to learn more about the textbook program.
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