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Hello, I am a student of San Jose State University. I recently found out that my professor uses a website called "WebAssign.com" which basically requires students to pay a fee to have access to a course and its materials. (some professors make it optional [mine didn't]). My professor also made it mandatory to purchase the e-book version only, instead of the usual $16 course access only, making it a total of $79.00. I have read the case of Aleeha Dudley vs the Miami University, and my question is this: Is requiring students to pay a fee to have access to course materials, otherwise leading to a lower grade or failure from the course, legal?
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Posted on / Aug. 22, 2015 06:33:00

You have made the conclusion that accessing and paying for these course materials is a requirement for passing the course; however, I doubt that the syllabus says this. These costs aren't exorbitant, so I would guess that this practice conforms to CSU guidelines. Have you asked the prof why he/she is doing this?

Anonymous
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Posted on / Aug. 22, 2015 06:33:00

You have made the conclusion that accessing and paying for these course materials is a requirement for passing the course; however, I doubt that the syllabus says this. These costs aren't exorbitant, so I would guess that this practice conforms to CSU guidelines. Have you asked the prof why he/she is doing this?

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