Mathematica
Mathematica is a computational software program used in scientific, engineering, and mathematical fields, as well as other areas of technical computing. It is provided by Wolfram Research.
Related Information
Mathematica licenses, under Columbia's discounted pricing agreement with Wolfram, are generally available only to Columbia University faculty and staff.
Clients purchasing Mathematica are responsible for the installation and correct use of the product, as well as understanding hardware and operating system requirements.
How to Obtain Mathematica Licenses
We are no longer selling individual Mathematica licenses at the University Book Store at Lerner Hall.
Students can receive Mathematica for free by following the steps at the bottom of this page. Faculty and staff can purchase Mathematica at the rate(s) specified below by submitting an online request along with an ARC Chartstring for payment.
Pricing for the November 1, 2017–October 31, 2018 Validation License Period
- The volume licensing applies on a per service request basis.
- One license is the equivalent of either one computer (laptop, desktop) or a single Unix processor.
- The price is fixed and cannot be pro-rated. The software will not run after the license expires.
- 2017-2018 is the last period for which volume pricing will be available; a single, fixed price for each license will apply to all purchases of licenses valid after November 1, 2018.
- Number of copies
- 1–9
- Price per license
- $120/license
- Number of copies
- 10–19
- Price per license
- $110/license
- Number of copies
- 20–49
- Price per license
- $100/license
- Number of copies
- 50–99
- Price per license
- $90/license
- Number of copies
- 100 or more
- Price per license
- $75/license
License Validity Dates
The Mathematica license is valid for a one year period, from November 1 through October 31. Mathematica has a 30 day grace period.
Documentation
Documentation can be purchased separately through third parties or by visiting wolfram.com.
Mathematica for Students
CUIT is now offering Mathematica to Columbia University students on the Morningside campus and CUMC for free. You will need to request an activation key and a download key.
Mathematica offers free online training sessions.
Please follow this activation key request process:
- Create an account. Visit http://user.wolfram.com and click "Create Account."
- Fill out form using an @columbia.edu email, and click "Create Wolfram ID."
- Check your email and click the link to validate your Wolfram ID.
Request the download and key:
- Fill out this form to request an activation key.
- Click the "Product Summary page" link to access your license.
- Click "Get Downloads" and select "Download" next to your platform.
- Run the installer on your machine, and enter you activation key when prompted.
Please contact wolfram.com with questions. If they are unable to assist, please submit a ticket to the CUIT Service Desk.