Mathematica is a symbolic mathematical computation program created by Wolfram and is based on Wolfram Language. It covers a wide range of technical computing- including symbolic & numeric computation, visualizations, geometry, data science, neural networks, machine learning, image processing, and much more. Mathematica is freely available to all Hamilton College faculty, students, and staff. This article provides instructions on requesting access as a student, staff, or faculty member. It also provides a variety of available resources

 Instructions

Request a License

Student Access

Create an account (New users only):

1. Go to user.wolfram.com and click "Create One." 
2. Fill out the form using a @hamilton.edu email, and click "Create Wolfram ID."
3. Check your email and click the link to validate your Wolfram ID.

Request Product Access: 

1. Complete the access form to receive a product Activation Key by email.
2. Log in to the Wolfram User Portal using your Wolfram ID and password.
3. Scroll down, click "Get Downloads" under "My Products and Services," and select "Download" next to your platform.
4. Run the installer on your machine, and enter the Activation Key at the prompt.

Faculty and Staff Access

Create an account (New users only):

1. Go to user.wolfram.com and click "Create One." 
2. Fill out the form using a @hamilton.edu email, and click "Create Wolfram ID."
3. Check your email and click the link to validate your Wolfram ID.

Request Product Access

For school-owned machines:

1. Fill out this form to receive a product Activation Key by email.
2. Log in to the Wolfram User Portal using your Wolfram ID and password.
3. Scroll down, click "Get Downloads" under "My Products and Services," and select "Download" next to your platform.
4. Run the installer on your machine, and enter the Activation Key at the prompt.

For a personally owned machine:

1. Fill out this form to request a home-use license from Wolfram. 
   • Choose "Download: Send it to me at the email address I specify" and your platform. 
   • Provide your contact information (using your Hamilton email address), work address, home address, and proof of eligibility. 
2. Wait for an approval email from Wolfram, and follow the instructions in the email.

Resources

Free On-Demand Training Video for Desktop Users

Learn different ways to interact with Mathematica—enter queries through free-form input and the Wolfram Language, create notebooks, perform symbolic and numeric calculations, generate 2D and 3D graphics, create interactive Manipulates, analyze data and turn your notebook into an interactive presentation. 

Free Live Online Training Sessions for Desktop and Online Users

The author of the above tutorial and this guidebook also offers live sessions! This tutorial helps you get started with Mathematica by covering the same topics as above, and you can also ask questions during the interactive Q&A.

How To Topics

Access step-by-step instructions ranging from how to create animations to basic syntax information.

Mathematica Resources

Browse Wolfram's large collection of learning materials and support resources.

 More information

For any questions or concerns, please contact the help desk at helpdesk@hamilton.edu.