Mathematica and Wolfram|Alpha Pro

This article reviews how to access and install Mathematica and Wolfram|Alpha Pro.

Mathematica

Mathematica is available in various versions, with Mathematica Desktop pre-installed on all public and lab computers!

• Mathematica Desktop: downloadable application
• Mathematica Online: web-based workspace

Mathematica Desktop

User	Device	Requires the VPN while off-campus?	Requires renewal?	License
Faculty & Staff	College			License server
Faculty & Staff	College			Activation key
Faculty & Staff	Personal			Activation key
Students	Personal			Activation key

License server

Use Software Center to install the latest version of Mathematica.

Activation key

Faculty/staff with a College computer and students with any computer:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Complete the appropriate request form for an Activation Key
   • Faculty and staff with a College computer
   • Students with a personally owned computer
3. Wait until you receive a confirmation email from info@wolfram.com
   
4. Navigate to the Wolfram user portal
5. If prompted, login with your Wolfram ID
6. Under "My Products and Services", click Mathematica for Sites
   
7. Scroll down to Downloads
8. For "Mathematica + Documentation", under "Standard Download", click Windows or macOS
9. Click Start Download
10. Run the .exe or .dmg file that downloads
11. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation
12. When Mathematica opens, click Continue
    
13. Login with your Wolfram ID
14. Click Activate
    
15. Accept the License Agreement and click OK

Faculty/staff with a personally owned computer:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Complete the appropriate request form for an Activation Key
   • Faculty & Staff: Personal computer
3. Wait until you receive an approval email from orders@wolfram.com
   
   
4. Navigate to the Wolfram user portal
5. If prompted, login with your Wolfram ID
6. In the top-right, click Add Product
7. Enter your Activation Key from Step 3 and click Continue
8. Complete the Request Form and click Finish
   
9. Once complete, you'll receive a confirmation message
10. Scroll down to Downloads
11. For "Mathematica + Documentation", under "Standard Download", click Windows or macOS
12. Click Start Download
13. Run the EXE (Windows) or DMG (Mac) file that is downloaded
14. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation
15. When Mathematica opens, click Continue
    
16. Login with your Wolfram ID
17. Click Activate
    
18. Accept the License Agreement and click OK

Mathematica Online

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Navigate to the Mathematica Online Request Form
3. If prompted, login with your Wolfram ID
4. Complete the Request Form and click Submit
5. Wait 15 minutes for access to be provisioned
6. Navigate to https://mathematica.wolframcloud.com/
7. If prompted, click Sign in and login with your Wolfram ID

Wolfram|Alpha Pro

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Navigate to the Wolfram|Alpha Pro Request Form
3. If prompted, login with your Wolfram ID
4. Complete the Request Form and click Submit
   
5. Wait 15 minutes for access to be provisioned
6. Navigate to https://www.wolframalpha.com/?auth=signin
7. Click Sign in and login with your Wolfram ID

Create a Wolfram ID

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Navigate to https://account.wolfram.com/login/create
3. Fill out the form using your College email address
   
4. Click Create Wolfram ID
5. Check your email and click the link to activate your Wolfram ID
   

Support and resources

Mathematica support

• Mathematica Resources
• Wolfram Demonstrations
• Wolfram Language
• Wolfram U
  • (eBook) Mathematica & Wolfram Language: Fast Introduction for Math Students
  • (Online course) Hands-on Start to Wolfram Mathematica Training Tutorials
  • (Video lesson) Hands-on Start to Mathematica

Wolfram|Alpha support

• Tour of Wolfram|Alpha
• (Video) Wolfram|Alpha in Your Classroom
• (Video) Economics Webinar for Educators
• (Video) Physics Webinar for Educators

Questions?

If you have any additional questions or problems, don't hesitate to reach out to the Help Desk!

Phone: 610-526-7440 | Library and Help Desk hours
Email: help@brynmawr.edu | Service catalog
Location: Canaday Library 1st floor