The WSU Open/Alternative Textbook (OAT) Initiative is designed to expand the use of
freely-available resources in our classes in an effort to address the rising cost
of textbooks and the impact of that expense on our students. Courses with an OAT
designation are visible to students in the course schedule so they can choose classes
with low or no textbook costs.
Courses can be designated as either:
- OAT-Z: Zero ($0) textbook or other course material costs
- OAT-L: Low (under $50) textbook or other course material costs
This program has been modified from the original design. There is no longer a course fee associated with these course designations. (The OAT
grant program funded by these fees is also no longer available).
- September 30 for new Spring semester courses
- February 15 for new Fall semester courses