Z-Degree programs and courses provide the same educational quality as regular programs and courses, but without the cost of textbooks.

Z-Degree courses are available for course registration like any other courses.

Beginning fall semester 2025 you will begin seeing ‘no textbook cost’ courses as you register in eServices with full Z-degree offerings by spring 2026.

You can see available Z-Degree courses in eServices:

• Go to eServices
• Enter your StarID and password
• Select “Student eServices”
• Select “Courses & Registration”
• Select “Search for a Course”
• Make applicable campus/semester/other selections then “Expand/Collapse for Advanced Search”
• Locate “Textbook Cost” in expanded menu and select “No cost for textbooks," then hit “Search”

All courses on resulting page will be Z-Degree courses

No. You can take some courses that are Zero Textbook Cost and some courses that are not. You do not receive a formal Z-Degree upon completion but rather it's a pathway of zero-cost textbook courses.

Any MSUM student can take Z-Degree/ “no cost for textbooks”-labeled courses. There’s no special application process or enrollment required.

Typically, materials can be viewed online. However, some materials may also be available in article or book form via the library. In many cases, materials may be downloaded to a personal device or printed. Check with your instructor for course material information.

No. There may be additional charges for course supplies such as notebooks, equipment, supplies or tools.