Am I eligible for academic pricing?

Academic pricing is available to employees of an accredited educational institution for teaching, academic research or nonprofessional use. Mathematica can be used on your personal computer or a computer that is owned by the institution. You are not allowed to use this license for commercial purposes, government research or consulting for a commercial, governmental or nonprofit organization.

Proof of academic status is required.

Do I need to buy a commercial or government license for my consulting or nonacademic projects if I already have access to an academic license?

Yes. Pricing and discounts for Mathematica are determined based on use. Academic licenses may only be used for academic purposes, such as instruction and academic research, and may not be used for profit or profit-seeking ventures, or production-level deployment.

If you want to use Mathematica for commercial purposes, government research or consulting for a commercial, governmental or nonprofit organization, you must purchase a commercial or government license.

A nonacademic entity is funding my research. Do I need to purchase a commercial or government license or an academic license?

It depends on who owns the machine you will be using and who will own the intellectual property that is created by this project.

If the machine on which Mathematica is installed is owned by you or your school, and the commercial/government entity is donating funds to support your research, then you can purchase an academic license. If they expect you to return the machine and license back to them after your research has concluded, and will own the intellectual property rights for your research, then you must purchase a commercial or government license.

How do I prove my academic status?

You can verify your faculty/staff status using any of the following methods:

• Provide a URL from your institution's public webpage or web directory that proves your status
• Attach or send a copy of your dated faculty/staff ID, latest pay stub or letter from the chair of the department or head of the college/school on school letterhead confirming your current employment

You'll be able to submit your proof of status when you purchase your product, or send the information later. You will be given temporary access to Mathematica until your status has been verified. Once your status is verified, your access will be extended.

For questions about academic status, or to submit hard copies of verification materials, contact us.