Mathematica - Install/Licensing

Issue/Question

  • How do I license Mathematica?
  • Can I use Mathematica Online?

Environment

  • Oregon State University
  • Student
  • Employee
  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Linux

License Restrictions:

Available for OSU faculty, staff and students on institutional or personally-owned devices or computers for use in education and non-commercial research.

PLEASE NOTE: Once you leave OSU, you must remove ALL SITE-LICENSED SOFTWARE from your personal computers.  Any valid licenses on work computers may be transferred to another employee.

Resolution

Mathematica Download:

  1. To request an activation code, use one of the following links below:
    1. Students click here.
    2. Staff/faculty click here.
      NOTE: Do NOT use Single Sign On when logging in, use the Wolfram ID.
  2. If you do not already have a Wolfram account created, create your Wolfram account using your @oregonstate.edu using the link on the login page.
    Note that you MUST use your university email address. Do not register with any other address.
  3. Once the form is filled out, you should recieve an activation code.
  4. Download the Mathematica version of your choice using the information provided on the Wolfram webpage. Use the activation code recieved during the installation process.

Mathematica Online Access:

  1. Create a Wolfram account using your @oregonstate.edu email address.
    Note that you MUST use your university email address. Do not register with any other address.
  2. Wait for the account activation email. This may take a few minutes.
  3. Once your account has been created, click here and fill out the form to get access.

Wolfram Alpha Pro Access:

  1. Create a Wolfram account using your @oregonstate.edu email address.
    Note that you MUST use your university email address. Do not register with any other address.
  2. Wait for the account activation email. This may take a few minutes.
  3. Once your account has been created, click here and fill out the form to get access.

For assistance, contact the Service Desk.