About the Program
What is Red Storm Ready?
Red Storm Ready is St. John’s University’s course materials program designed to ensure new first-time, first-year students (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 start term) are prepared for the first day of class with access to their required course materials.
Through this program, required digital and physical materials are coordinated in advance and delivered through a streamlined, consistent process each term. The program supports instructional continuity, student preparedness, and strong coordination between faculty, campus leadership, and the campus store.
Students receive the materials selected by their instructors in the format required for the course, helping ensure they begin the term ready to engage with course content.
Due to a generous donation in support of this initiative, there is no cost for new first-time, first-year students to participate in Red Storm Ready during the 2026–27 academic year.
What does Red Storm Ready bring to St. John's University?
Red Storm Ready supports St. John's University's goals to:
- Ensure new first-time, first-year students begin the term prepared with their required materials;
- Reduce the financial burden of required course materials for new first-time, first-year students;
- Support faculty in starting instruction on the first day of class;
- Create a clear, consistent process for accessing course materials each term; and
- Strengthen coordination between academic and operational teams across campus
This program reflects our commitment to readiness, clarity, and a simplified course materials experience for students and faculty.
How does Red Storm Ready work?
Once a student registers for courses, required course materials are identified based on faculty adoptions.
Digital materials are delivered directly in Canvas, where students can access their online materials and utilize tools such as highlighting, note-taking, and search features.
Physical materials are prepared by the campus store for in-store pickup and can be kept at the end of the term.
Follett, our campus store partner, works on behalf of St. John’s to coordinate sourcing and delivery of required materials so students receive the correct adopted materials in the correct format by the first day of class.
Program Structure
Is Red Storm Ready mandatory?
All new first-time, first-year students who enroll in the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms at St. John’s are automatically enrolled in Red Storm Ready upon satisfaction of their term bill each term for the 2026–27 academic year.
Student Experience
What are the benefits for students?
Prepared | Start the term with everything you need.
Required course materials are available by the first day of class so students can focus on learning, rather than searching or shopping for materials.
Consistent | There is a clear, reliable process each term.
All new first-time, first-year students who enroll in the Fall 2026 or Spring 2017 terms receive their required course materials regardless of major during the 2026–27 academic year.
Predictable | There are no surprise costs.
All required course materials for new first-time, first-year students are included at no additional cost for the 2026–27 academic year so students can budget with confidence.
Convenient | Access is built into your day.
Each term follows a streamlined process:
Digital materials are delivered directly in Canvas.
Physical materials are prepared by the campus store as needed
More Student Experience FAQs
Yes! New first-time, first-year students who start at St. John’s in the Fall 2026 or Fall 2027 term will receive their required course materials at no additional charge during the 2026–27 academic year.
Only materials identified by faculty as required are included in the program.
Materials may include
Digital textbooks;
Courseware and access codes;
Physical textbooks; and
Lab manuals or workbooks.
Recommended or optional materials are not included, but may be purchased separately through the campus store.
Required: Necessary to fully participate in the course
Recommended/Optional: Suggested by the instructor to support learning, but not mandatory
Only required materials are included in the program.
Faculty and Academic Freedom
No. Faculty retain full academic freedom and continue selecting the required materials, formats, editions, and providers that best support their courses, including open educational resources.
This coordinated approach ensures students have access to adopted materials by the first day of class, allowing instruction to begin immediately.
The program supports faculty by
Ensuring students receive the correct adopted materials;
Supporting consistent first-day readiness; and
Coordinating delivery logistics.
Faculty receive
Adoption deadline reminders;
Clear communication timelines;
Coordination support from campus leadership and the Campus Store team;
Assistance integrating digital materials into Canvas; and
Ongoing partnership support to ensure materials are delivered as expected.
Accessing Materials
Digital materials are delivered directly in Canvas.
Students will receive email communications from [email protected] with access details and instructions.
For technical support, students may contact [email protected] or visit the Kortext help site.
If a course requires physical materials:
In-Store Pickup
Students will receive an email when materials are ready for pickup.
Students must show their Student ID when picking up materials.
Shipping (if applicable): Shipping may be added by following the steps demonstrated here:
Students will receive email notifications regarding shipment delivery.
Added Courses
Within 24 hours of adding a course, students will automatically receive access details for required digital materials in Canvas. If physical materials are required, the Campus Store will notify the student when they are ready.
Dropped Courses
Access to digital materials will be disabled after the drop deadline.
If physical materials were provided, they must be returned to the campus store.
Physical materials may be kept by the student at the end of the term and do not need to be returned. Digital materials remain accessible for a minimum of 180 days depending on publisher terms.
Communication and Deadlines
How are students and faculty notified?
Students and faculty receive email communications to their campus email address, including
Program introduction;
Participation instructions (if applicable);
Deadlines;
Access details; and
Pickup notifications.
All communications are sent to the official campus email account.
Common subject lines may include
Important Information Regarding Your Course Materials for the Upcoming Term
Welcome to Red Storm Ready Your Order is Ready for Pick-Up
Billing and Charges
Due to a generous donation in support of this initiative, there is no cost for new first-time, first-year students to participate in Red Storm Ready.
Additional Support
Where can I get help?
For general support resources, visit the Customer Support Center.
You may also contact the campus store directly at 718-990-6247 or bkstr.com/stjohnsmarillacstore/[email protected].
Beyond Course Materials
The Campus Store is available to support students throughout the term with technology, supplies, and officially licensed campus merchandise.
Visit the campus store in person or online for additional resources and services.