Published May 30, 2024
MONROE, LA – After two academic years of implementation, the Warhawk Bundle program continues to
save money for ULM students. In the fall semester of 2022, ULM, in conjunction with
Barnes & Noble Education, launched the Warhawk Bundle, a concierge service that allows
students to have access to all their course materials before the first day of class
at an average savings of 35-50%. Data provided by Barnes & Noble College (BNC) shows
that ULM students saved an estimated $982,860, or an average of 34%, in the fall 2023
and spring 2024 semesters using Warhawk Bundle.
"The Warhawk Bundle continues to be well received by ULM students for not only providing
significant savings on their course materials but for eliminating standing in line
at the bookstore as well,” said Tommy Walpole, ULM’s Executive Director of Auxiliary
Enterprises and Student Services. “Every student should look into this program and
when they do, we are confident they will participate,” added Walpole.
According to the report provided by BNC, 87% of students said the Warhawk Bundle saved
them time in shopping for course materials, since they were all in one place and 88%
of students reported feeling better prepared for the academic term.
Students surveyed by BNC were able to share about their experiences with the Warhawk
Bundle. “It’s very convenient for incoming freshmen who don’t know what books to get,”
said one student. Another said, “Personally, it made the stress of starting a new
semester and trying to be prepared for new classes and professors so much easier.
That was one thing I didn’t have to worry about at all.”
With Warhawk Bundle, instead of purchasing materials a la carte, the cost is included
in each student’s account at the same time tuition is charged. Ahead of each term,
students will receive an email from the ULM bookstore prompting them to select their
preferred delivery method. The bookstore prepares materials for each student and notifies
them when materials are available for in-store pickup or have shipped. Digital materials
are automatically delivered to students within Moodle, the university’s online course
management system.
The Warhawk Bundle is currently available to all undergraduate students, with the
exception of Nursing and Pharmacy students. The program provides all required textbooks,
lab manuals, access codes and digital textbook versions to eligible undergraduate
students. All eligible undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in the Warhawk
Bundle program, but can opt out if they choose.
For more information about the Warhawk Bundle program, click here.
