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Matlab for Students Instructions

Dear Students – our MATLAB license has been renewed for FY 19.  The vendor, MathWorks has implemented a new portal allowing you to download and install the latest version of the software at your convenience.

For Faculty, Researchers & Students that HAVE MATLAB already installed – please complete the following steps:

  1. Go to MATLAB Portal - https://www.mathworks.com/academia/tah-portal/university-of-massachusetts-boston-40702061.html
  2. Select ‘Get Started Today’ under the Download MATLAB section.
  3. Log into your MathWorks account that is associated to your University license. (Note – you may be asked to login with your university credentials first – use your email username and password).
  4. Open MATLAB on your desktop (you do not need to re-download MATLAB).
  5. Follow the on screen instructions to activate license 40702061

For Faculty, Researchers & Students that DO NOT have MATLAB already installed – please complete the following steps:

End User: Download the Installer

*Note- for users who did not already download the installer

  1. Go to MATLAB Portal - https://www.mathworks.com/academia/tah-portal/university-of-massachusetts-boston-40702061.html
  2. Select ‘Get Started Today’ under the Download MATLAB section.
  3. Log into your MathWorks account that is associated to your University license. (Note – you may be asked to login with your university credentials first – use your email username and password).
  4. Click the download button for the current release. (Users can also download previous releases here).
  5. Choose a supported platform and download the installer.

End User: Install and Activate

  1. Run the installer.
  2. In the installer, select Log in with a MathWorks Account and follow the online instructions.
  3. When prompted to do so, select the Academic – Total Headcount license labeled “Individual”.
  4. Select the products you want to download and install.
  5. After downloading and installing your products, keep the Activate MATLAB checkbox selected and click Next.
  6. Follow the prompts to activate MATLAB.

*Note- Detailed installation instructions can be also found in the link below:

How do I install MATLAB? https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/98886

If you have questions please visit: https://www.mathworks.com/support/contact_us.html

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