Mathematica

For three decades, Mathematica has defined the state of the art in technical computing- and provided the principal computation environment for millions of innovators, educators, students and others around the world. 

NOTE: McMaster University’s complimentary Mathematica access ends July 31, 2025.

https://www.wolfram.com/mathematica/

If you have any questions, or are unable to resolve your issue, support can be received via the Service Desk.

Service Desk

Announcement:
McMaster University’s complimentary Mathematica access ends July 31, 2025

What you need to know: 

  • After July 31, no new downloads of Mathematica tools will be permitted.

  • Existing users will retain access until September 29, 2025, though an error message may appear upon login — this can be closed to continue using the software.

How to purchase Mathematica licenses:

  • Users who wish to continue using Mathematica beyond this period can purchase a discounted license for $470 USD. License requests can be submitted via the form below.

Submit a license request for Mathematica

Supported products 

   – Mathematica – https://www.wolfram.com/mathematica/ 

   – Mathematica Online – https://www.wolfram.com/mathematica/online/ 

   – Wolfram|Alpha Pro – https://www.wolframalpha.com/pro/ 

   – Wolfram|Alpha Notebook Edition – https://www.wolfram.com/wolfram-alpha-notebook-edition/

Eligibility 

  – Faculty, staff, and students are eligible to use products on campus or personal machines 

  – Agreement supports use of products in instruction and academic research 

Support

   – Supported platforms:  https://www.wolfram.com/mathematica/system-requirements.html 

  – How do I create a Wolfram ID?  https://support.wolfram.com/39806?src=mathematica 

  – How do I install Mathematica?  https://support.wolfram.com/12440 

  – How do I contact Wolfram with questions?  https://www.wolfram.com/support/contact/ 

Resources

  – Hands-on Start to Wolfram Mathematica video: https://www.wolfram.com/wolfram-u/catalog/gen005/
  – Hands-on Start to Wolfram Mathematica seminar with live Q&A:  https://www.wolfram.com/wolfram-u/special-event/hands-on-start-to-mathematica/
  – Elementary Introduction to Wolfram Language book and online course: https://www.wolfram.com/language/elementary-introduction/2nd-ed/
  – Additional online videos, by field or type of calculation: https://www.wolfram.com/wolfram-u/