Bookshelf vs MeridianU

With Bookshelf, you can enjoy a digital-first, comprehensive study experience from the convenience of your iPad or iPhone. Access all of your VitalSource textbooks and study anytime, anywhere. Bookshelf Features: • Download books to your iOS device for 100% offline reading. • Customize highlighters and add notes for a rich study experience. • Create flashcards with text and images to learn concepts faster. • Personalize font, font size, and background colors to make reading easier. • Listen to your books and learn on the go with Read Aloud. • Sync your current reading position and all your work across devices so you can easily pick up where you left off. • Built with accessibility in mind. Requirements: • VitalSource Bookshelf account • Access to one or more VitalSource textbooks • iOS 17+

MeridianU is the official mobile companion for Meridian University students, faculty, and staff. Sign in with your Meridian University Microsoft account to access everything you need in one place. Home Dashboard A personalized greeting with your name, academic program, and current term. See unread notification counts at a glance and quickly access your most-used university services. Quick Access Launch Outlook email, the Pivot learning platform, the Student Services portal, the Knowledge Base, the Meridian Library, and Meridian AI — all from a single tap. Notifications Receive real-time push notifications and email alerts for course enrollment updates, grade postings, syllabus releases, financial aid changes, CWA reminders, advisor emails, and more. Notifications are grouped by date and can be read in full detail with deep links back to the relevant service. Academic Calendar View the current quarter's dates, breaks, and upcoming academic events in a visual mini-calendar with color-coded event tags. Student Services Portal Open the Meridian Student Services portal in an in-app browser that shares your Microsoft SSO session — no repeated sign-ins. Profile & Preferences Manage push and email notification preferences by category. View your account details and sign out securely. Seamless Single Sign-On Sign in once with Microsoft and stay signed in across all in-app web views — Outlook, Services Portal, Knowledge Base, and more. Built with privacy in mind. MeridianU only accesses data necessary to deliver notifications and personalize your experience.