Frequently Asked Questions

If I am a freshman, how do I get a book?

June Passport - Vouchers are provided to first-year students and they can pick them up at the Campus Store.

August Passport – Students may request the book by emailing fyp@acu.edu and a book will be mailed to them.

What if freshman parents want a copy of the book?

The book will be available for purchase in the campus store.

If I am a faculty member, can I get a copy of the book?

Faculty who teach any course (not just freshmen), may request a desk copy of the book from the First-Year Program.

What if I am not an ACU freshman, can I get a free copy of the book?

This will depend on your leadership role with freshmen.  The First-Year Program is providing copies to Passport/Welcome Week Student Directors and University Seminar Peer Leaders.

What criteria are used to select a book as the Freshman Common Reading?

While the criteria may change some from year to year, the general guidelines in selecting the book are:

• The book needs to be accessible to high school graduates just beginning their college years (e.g., around 200 pages, with appropriate reading level).
• The book needs to be affordable (typically paperback).
• Preferably, the author should be living and available for a campus visit.
• The overall program will reflect a diversity of authors and disciplines.
• The book will motivate a large enough volunteer group of discussion leaders.
• The topic of the book should be current and relevant to people of faith.
• The topic of the book should address issues that can relate to first semester course material.