Wolfram Mathematica

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William Paterson's license of Wolfram Mathematica provides many options for faculty, staff and student users both on campus and at home.

On Campus Locations

Student Use

Labs that feature an install of Mathematica for student use:

Lab Software Version Notes
SE3054 Mathematica 9.0 Public Lab in Science East
SE3037 Mathematica 9.0 Math Lab in Science East

For more information about lab locations, please visit the Public Computer Lab Info Page.

Faculty/Staff Use

To request the latest version of Mathematica to be install on your campus machine, please submit a Web HelpDesk ticket with a request type of "Software"

Home Use Program

Student Home Use

A student copy of Mathematica for home use can be downloaded directly from the Wolfram User Portal, after a Wolfram ID is created.

To create a Wolfram ID:

  1. Go to [1] and click "Create Account"
  2. Fill out form using you student (....@wpunj.edu) email address, and click "Create Wolfram ID"
  3. Check your email and click the link to validate your Wolfram ID

To request the Mathematica download and key:

  1. Fill out the Wolfram Activation Key Request Form
  2. Click the "Product Summary page" link to access your license
  3. Click "Get Downloads" and select "Download" next to your platform
  4. Run the installer on your machine, and enter Activation Key at prompt

Faculty/Staff Home Use

To request a Home Use license for Wolfram Mathematica, WPU Faculty and Staff must complete a request form and submit it directly to Wolfram.

  1. Access the WPU Home Use Mathematica License Request Form
  2. The "Site Activation Key" field will already be filled. Expand image below to see an example.
    WolframHU1.PNG
  3. Select an answer for the "What are you requesting?" question with your appropriate scenario. Click "Continue"
  4. Complete the License Request Form and Read the User Agreement. NOTE: The method of delivery for WPU is "Download: Send it to me at the email address I specify (you will be asked for your email address later)"
  5. Fill out the required fields for Contact Information, Work Address and Home Address.
  6. For Proof of Eligibility, please select the first option "My status can be verified via our online staff directory at the following URL:" and copy the URL to our WPUNJ Faculty and Staff Directory: https://wpconnect.wpunj.edu/directories/staff-directory.cfm
  7. Click Submit
  8. Check your email to confirm your request and receive your download