What is Triton One?
Triton One, launching Fall 2026, is a university-wide program that will provides UC San Diego students with access to their required textbooks and coursepacks at a flat rate of $199 per quarter. Materials in this program are provided in a digital format on Canvas and are available to students no later than the first day of classes.
Why Triton One?
Convenience
This program is intended to reduce stress around locating and affording academic materials during the busy start of the quarter. Required digital course materials will be available automatically in students’ Canvas accounts by the first day of class. This means they should be able to focus on finalizing their schedule and getting settled into the quarter.
Supports Academic Success and Exploration
Students will be free to explore their academic interests without having to weigh the costs of the associated course materials. Once enrolled in a course, students have access to their materials on the first day of class, allowing them to start studying right away. The digital format will provide accessible, easy-to-use navigation with enhanced functionality to help students collaborate and study.
Supports UC San Diego Sustainability Efforts
Most textbooks and coursepacks in the Triton One Program are provided in digital format, eliminating the need to print and ship thousands of books from publishers to our campus each quarter.
Affordability & Value
Triton One sets a flat rate for course materials upfront, giving students a predictable cost of $199 and a reduction in cost for course materials for many students.
More Information Coming Soon
As we get ready to launch Triton One in Fall Quarter 2026, more information will be posted here, so check back often! If you have an urgent question about textbooks, email us: