First Day – Canvas Course Coding Instructions


This page describes how to code a course in the Course Scheduling System to ensure that

If you have elected to participate in the First Day Inclusive Access Program, sponsored by the Rutgers Bookstore, your course will need to be coded in the Rutgers Course Scheduling System. This task is usually performed by course coordinators or departmental administrators. However, course coding alone does not result in preferred pricing; you must work with the Rutgers Bookstore or your textbook representative to be including in the program. 

Instructor Assignments

  1. Click Add Instructor.
  2. Select “IN – Instructor” as the Course Role.
  3. Enter the NetID for that Instructor.

Print Comments

  1. Enter Print Comment “AI – First Day Course Materials Charge. Go to: firstday.rutgers.edu for more information” as the first print comment listed. Comment AI must be the first comment listed to ensure proper billing.
  2. Enter Print Comment “05 – Go to http://canvas.rutgers.edu in any Print Comment field.

Screenshot with Instructions