MATLAB & Simulink Student Version

No. As of Release 14 SP3 (December 2005), the MATLAB & Simulink Student Version disc does not need to be in your disc drive to start MATLAB.

If you purchase your software at a retail location in North America and provide proof of student status at the time of purchase, activation takes a few minutes. (You also need to have an Internet connection on your computer. If not, see instructions for off-network activation.)

If you purchase Student Version either online or outside of North America, you need to submit your proof of student status and receive verification of that status (Authentication) before you can activate your software. If you have an Internet connection, you can install the software and temporarily activate it for up to 30 days. Submit your proof of student status as soon as possible within the 30 days. Once your proof is verified, activation takes a few minutes. If your computer does not have Internet access, see see instructions for off-network activation..

Activation requires you to complete these steps:

1. Provide registration information by creating a MathWorks Account.
2. Provide your serial number and the machine ID for the computer on which you install the software.
3. Submit proof of student status (see acceptable forms of proof) if you did not do so at the time of purchase. (The MathWorks will verify your proof of student status to allow full activation.)
4. Complete the activation process by following the instructions e-mailed to you once your proof of student status has been verified.

If you have Internet access you may install your software and you will be able to use it for up to 30 days while waiting for your proof of student status to be verified.

Proof of student status is documentation that confirms that you are currently a student enrolled in a degree-granting institution. To successfully authenticate as a student, you must provide us with acceptable proof of student status by submitting a copy of any one of these documents (by e-mail , fax, or mail):

• Valid student identification card (Student ID)
• Letter of active enrollment, submitted on official school letterhead
• Registration/enrollment receipt from your school, submitted on official school forms.

The document must contain ALL of this information:

• Your name
• The full name of your school
• A valid, unexpired date (The date on the document must show that you are currently enrolled as a student.)

The quickest way to submit your proof of student status is to provide a digital image of your document when prompted during the activation process that follows installation of the product. You can also use your MathWorks Account to submit proof of student status online, or receive instructions on how to fax, e-mail, or mail a copy of your document.

Next Step: Submit my proof of student status.

Everyone who purchases MATLAB & Simulink Student Version must provide proof of student status prior to product activation. In retail locations in North America, you must show proof of student status at the point of sale. If you buy the Student Version online or outside North America, you must provide proof of student status prior to activation.

If you have an Internet connection, you can retrieve your license via the Student Version activation program.

• Install the software and follow the prompts on the screen to register your software.
• If the software is already installed, launch the software and follow the prompts on the screen.

If your computer does not have an Internet connection, see instructions for off-network activation.

The easiest way to activate your software is to first install it and, as prompted, print out the Registration and Proof form. Then use a machine that does have an Internet connection and go to the activation form to complete the activation process. You need your serial number and machine ID during this process.

You can complete the activation process by using another machine with Internet access.

If you have previously registered your software, you can complete the activation process by retrieving your license from your MathWorks Account.

If you have not yet registered your software, Print out the Registration and Proof form. To get the form, you can:

• Install the software and follow the prompts. At the end of the installation, print the Registration and Proof form with your serial number and machine ID.
• If your software is already installed, you can find the Registration and Proof form file at $MATLABROOT/student.html. ($MATLABROOT is the root MATLAB directory.)

From a machine connected to the Internet, go to your MathWorks Account. If you have not previously registered, click the link to Register and Activate Student Version Software (in the left column) and follow the on-screen instructions.