Once you log in, you may see a WebAssign Notice about entering an access code for your class. Even before you login, you may hear about Access Codes. Some classes require an Access Code and some classes do not.
If your class is using Access codes, you will be required to enter the code. There may be a short grace period during which you can use WebAssign without entering a code. After the grace period, you must enter a valid code before you can continue using WebAssign. You will always be able to access the WebAssign instructions for entering your code until you complete the process.
If your class requires registration with an Access Code, please note the following important details:
An Access Code is not a password.
You must be able to login before you can enter your Access Code.
You can often purchase an Access Code at your bookstore.
You can always purchase an Access Code online from your WebAssign Home page.
In general, an Access Code is only good for one class. Occasionally, a textbook may include a two term Access Code.
Some Access Codes begin with 2 or 3 letters followed by 10 numbers. You may have to scratch off a coating to reveal the entire code. A typical Access Code card is shown below:
Some Access Codes begin with a longer prefix, e.g. Serway-S or McGraw-2S/3Q, followed by 4 sets of 4 characters. An example is shown below:
If you purchased an Access Code card or an Access Code came with your textbook, select the prefix of your Access Code from the pulldown list and click the Go button in the WebAssign Notice. The notice changes to give you the proper number of boxes for your prefix choice.
Type in the Access Code in the boxes and click Enter your access code. If your Access Code is a valid unused access code, you will receive a message letting you know you have successfully entered an access code. You will not see the notice about entering an access code again for this class.
If your class is using WebAssign with Access Codes, an easy way to register is online. Simply login and click the Purchase an access code online button. There will be a series of screens requesting information about you and what you are purchasing. The final Confirmation page is listed as the Finish of the process. Be sure you continue until you receive this final step. It will be the Purchase Confirmation.
