Mathematica is a symbolic mathematical computation program, sometimes called a computer algebra program, used in many scientific, engineering, mathematical, and computing fields.
Before you Begin
Access to Wolfram Mathematica requires a Wolfram ID. If you already have a Wolfram ID, you can skip this section. If not, you can create a free account using the directions below.
- Browse to http://account.wolfram.com.
- Select Don’t have a Wolfram ID? Create One.
- Complete the form using your official @drexel.edu email.
- Select Create Wolfram ID.
- Once you receive your Wolfram account creation confirmation email, browse to the link within the message to validate your Wolfram ID.
## Download the Mathematica Installer
- Browse to https://user.wolfram.com/portal/requestAK/49aa76ec557ce5eb4080cd93deea7b0ffde1fd7a.
- Sign on using your Wolfram ID.
- Complete the Wolfram Activation Key Request Form.
- Select Submit.
- Select Product Summary page to access your license.
- Select Get Downloads.
- Select Download next to the operating system installed on your computer.
## Install Mathematica
- Browse to the location where the Mathematica installer was downloaded.
- Launch the installer on and follow the on-screen instructions entering your Activation Key when prompted.
## Recover Your Activation Key
- Browse to https://user.wolfram.com/portal.
- Sign on using your Wolfram ID.
- From this page, you can view your Activation Keys as well as download the software again.
## Faculty Home-Use License
To acquire a license for use on a non-Drexel owned machine, complete the form at http://www.wolfram.com/siteinfo/homeuse/?parent_license=L3824-2703&request_type=NEW_HU_LICENSE.
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