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How is Mathematica for
Students different from the professional version
of Mathematica?
Mathematica for Students
is a fully functional version of Mathematica
but at a low student price. It runs at the same speed, produces the same output,
and is identical in functionality to the professional version of Mathematica. Its
distinctions include the following:
- Mathematica for Students is for exclusive sale to
students enrolled at accredited educational institutions for use
on their own personal computers. Proof of enrollment is required
at the time of purchase.
- Registration and a password are required to
use Mathematica for Students. To register Mathematica
for Students and to receive an activation password, students
must go to the Wolfram Research product registration page
or contact Wolfram Research
via phone, email, fax, or postal mail.
- Mathematica for Students has an encoded footnote that prints at
the bottom of every document page. This "Printed by Mathematica for
Students" footnote cannot be eliminated.
Note: Information on the
technical differences between the student and professional versions of
Mathematica is available on our Technical Support website. |
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What platforms does Mathematica
for Students support?
The current version of Mathematica for Students is
available for Windows, Mac OS X, and
Linux. |
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| Q: |
I'm searching for a program that will show
step by step how my equations are solved. Does Mathematica for Students have this
capability?
Unfortunately, Mathematica will not provide step-by-step
explanations for your solutions. However, a program could be written in Mathematica's
high-level programming language to provide this feature.
Calculus
WIZ, an interactive homework helper based on the most widely used
calculus textbooks, will show you the steps for each calculus problem. Calculus WIZ
is for use with Mathematica for Students and can be
purchased at your local campus bookstore or directly from Wolfram Research.
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I'm looking for a program that I can learn and
grow with. Will Mathematica for Students be the answer?
We think you'll find that Mathematica for Students has the
diversity and power you are looking for to benefit not only your studies but
also your career. Mathematica for Students has helped thousands of students
to understand better the
concepts of their technical courses. Mathematica is used at all Fortune
50 companies, by top-ranked universities, and in thousands of corporations and
organizations worldwide. |
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How do I purchase Mathematica for
Students?
To purchase Mathematica for Students, proof of enrollment in an
accredited educational institution is required. A valid student ID is the
standard proof provided. With proof of student status, you may purchase
Mathematica for Students directly from Wolfram Research, from local
educational bookstores throughout the United States, or from international
resellers outside of the United States. |
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What proof of student status
is required to purchase Mathematica for Students?
A valid student ID, paid registration receipt, letter from your school,
or report card will prove your student status. Instructions for providing
proof of student status will be given at the time of purchase. |
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Can I get Premier Service
with my copy of Mathematica for Students?
You can buy Premier Service for your copy of Mathematica for
Students. As a part of Premier Service, you receive many valuable
benefits including free upgrades. |
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I'm interested in using
one or more of the Mathematica application packages. Is student
pricing available?
Yes, students may purchase many of our Mathematica
application packages at a discounted price. Please see our product
information page on special
student pricing for a complete list of
discounted Mathematica application packages. Purchases must be
made directly from Wolfram Research, and these discounts are available
to students in the U.S., Canada, and select locations
worldwide. Student identification is required to order. |
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I'm interested in
installing Mathematica for Students in a lab at a university or
college. Can I purchase Mathematica for Students for
this?
No, you cannot. Mathematica for Students is for use by
enrolled students to install on their own personal computers.
However, Wolfram Research offers many options for purchasing or leasing
Mathematica
and other Wolfram Research products for educational labs, departments, or
entire campuses. Please
contact us or your
local reseller for more information. |
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| Q: |
How can I get a new password?
If you have already registered and obtained a password but unexpectedly
need to get a new one, it is possible that your MathID number has changed.
Your MathID number may change if your hard drive has been reconfigured or
significantly altered. To request a new password, please send email
to customerservice@wolfram.com.
It is important to include the following information to help expedite
your password request.
- Your Mathematica license number
- Your new MathID number
- The changes that were made to your machine before a new password was
needed
Even if you submit your password request after our regular office hours,
a new password will still be sent to you as quickly as possible.
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How can I order replacement
media?
If your Mathematica CD was lost, stolen, or damaged, you may
order replacement media from Customer Service. The cost is $10 (U.S.
dollars) plus shipping and any applicable tax. If you are outside
the U.S. or Canada, please contact your
local
reseller for replacement media orders. Replacement media cannot
be ordered through our web store, so please order via phone or email.
Wolfram Research Customer Service
phone: 217-398-5151 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday - Friday)
email: info@wolfram.com
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| Q: |
I need Mathematica for only one or two classes. Are there any
time-limited versions of Mathematica for Students available for purchase?
Yes, Wolfram Research now offers semester and annual editions of
Mathematica for Students. These time-limited download versions of
Mathematica for Students are available only through our web
store. You will need to provide proof of enrollment in an accredited
educational institution to purchase one of these products, and the
product license will expire six months or one year from the date of
registration.
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As a part-time student am I
eligible to purchase the student version?
Yes, Wolfram
Research does offer Mathematica for Students to part-time
students. If you are working towards a degree at an accredited
educational institution and are using Mathematica in one of
your courses, you are eligible to register the student version. If
you are enrolled at least part-time and taking a course that
recommends Mathematica, you are also eligible to register
the student version.
In both of these situations, you must contact Wolfram Research directly
to obtain your password. Please be prepared to provide Wolfram Research with
documentation of your student status. It is also helpful if you provide
information regarding the number of credit hours you are currently taking,
what degrees you have already earned, and what courses you are taking that
require Mathematica.
For more details about eligibility, please contact
us.
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| Q: |
I'm a precollege student. Am I eligible to
purchase Mathematica for Students?
Yes, if you are enrolled at an accredited school, you are eligible to
purchase Mathematica for Students. |
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| Q: |
My child is being homeschooled. Am I eligible to
purchase Mathematica for Students for my child?
Yes, you are. Wolfram Research offers Mathematica for Students for
purchase for homeschooled children. Proof of your state's and/or school's
approval for homeschooling is required at the time of purchase. You may
provide a copy of a valid affidavit as proof. |
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| Q: |
As a professor, faculty member, or
staff member, I need to
evaluate the software that students use. Can I purchase Mathematica for
Students for this?
No, you cannot since Mathematica for Students is for use by
enrolled students to install on their own personal computers. However,
Wolfram Research has a number of methods of providing Mathematica to
professors, faculty, and staff members for evaluation purposes. If you are
interested in evaluating Mathematica, please
contact us for more details. |
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| Q: |
I have a previous version
of Mathematica for Students. Can I upgrade?
Yes, you can upgrade if you are still a student and meet the
eligibility requirements to purchase a student version. Wolfram
Research offers upgrades for
all Mathematica for Students licenses that are up to two release numbers
old. For example, if Version 6.0 is the shipping version, then you
can upgrade if you have 5.1 or 5.2. We will need
your Mathematica for Students license number to place your
upgrade order. |
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| Q: |
Can I continue to use Mathematica
for Students after I graduate?
No, you cannot. Mathematica for Students should be upgraded to the
professional version if you no longer meet the student eligibility
requirements. Wolfram Research does provide a special price for graduates if
they upgrade from the student to the professional version within one year of
their graduation date. Please contact us
or your local reseller
for a price quote and more details about eligibility. You will have to
provide us with your license number and graduation date. |
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I have a dual-boot computer
and am interested in installing Mathematica for Students on both
operating platforms. Can I install my copy a second time and obtain a
second activation password?
Mathematica for Students licenses are single-machine
licenses available for one specific platform. Each copy
of Mathematica for Students can be installed and run on
only one operating system (platform) at a given time. To
use Mathematica for Students on two operating systems, even
if they are installed on the same computer, you will need to
either purchase two copies of Mathematica for Students
or purchase a subscription to Premier
Service for your original license. Premier Service
for Mathematica for Students includes supplemental use, which
allows you to run the license on a second personally owned
computer or on both operating systems of a dual-boot machine.
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| Q: |
I have both a desktop and a
laptop computer and am interested in installing Mathematica for
Students on both computers. Can I install my copy twice and obtain
two activation passwords?
Mathematica for Students is a single-machine,
single-operating-system, single-user license that can be installed
on only one personally owned computer at a given time. To
use Mathematica for Students on a second personally owned
computer, you will need to either purchase two copies
of Mathematica for Students or purchase a subscription
to Premier
Service for your original license. Premier Service
for Mathematica for Students includes supplemental use,
which allows you to run the license on a second personally owned
computer or on both operating systems of a dual-boot machine. |
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| Q: |
I'm a postdoctoral student. Can I purchase Mathematica for Students?
No, you cannot. Mathematica for Students is for exclusive sale to
students enrolled in an accredited educational institution. Since as a
postdoctoral student you are not working toward a degree, you are not
eligible to purchase the student version. However, Wolfram Research does
provide other purchase options for Mathematica, and these options
include educational discounts. Please contact us or your local
reseller for a price quote or more details about eligibility.
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| Q: |
I'm working on my dissertation for my Ph.D., but I'm not
currently enrolled in school. Can I purchase Mathematica for Students?
No, you cannot. To purchase Mathematica for Students, you must provide
proof of enrollment in an accredited educational institution. Please
contact us or your local reseller to learn more about other purchase
options available to you and details about eligibility.
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For answers to questions on getting a new password and ordering
replacement media, please visit our Customer Service page of
frequently asked questions.
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