Mathematica

Mathematica licenses, under Columbia's discounted pricing agreement with Wolfram, are generally available to Columbia University students, 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 Faculty & Staff Obtain Mathematica Licenses

Faculty and staff can purchase Mathematica at the rate(s) specified below by submitting an online request along with an ARC Chartstring for payment.
 

The license validation period spans from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026

• Individual $153.28
• Network: $500
• Price is based on the licensing contract along with an administration fee
• The volume licensing applies on a per-service request basis.
• One license is equivalent to 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.

Order Completion and Non-Refundable Purchase Policy

Please note that software site license transactions are considered final upon purchase and once the request has been processed.  Due to the nature of our licensing and fulfillment requirements and procedures, no refunds, no returns, or prorated pricing adjustments will be issued. 

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.

How Students Obtain Mathematica Licenses

1. Go to https://www.wolfram.com/siteinfo/
2. Enter your Columbia student email address
3. Choose the product you want access to (NOTE: don't pick the network version)
4. On the next screen, select Single Sign-On
5. Enter your Columbia email address
6. Proceed with installing the software as usual (for those requiring installation) OR get access to online products by following the instructions