Getting Started
Go to https://www.wsj.com/alfred
1. This will take you to our single-sign on page, where you will be instructed to enter your Alfred email address and password
2. Once you get access to the Wall Street Journal site, you will be prompted to create a WSJ account using your Alfred email address and to register as a staff member, professor or student. This Wall Street Journal account and login will allow you to do additional things, such as access the WSJ app on your phone or tablet by entering in your account information and password.
For students: you will need enter your expected graduation year for continued access.
For non-students: you will need to reactivate your account each year.
3. You will then see "Check your e-mail." Look for a message from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which should arrive within 15 minutes. If you don’t get the confirmation e-mail, check your Junk folder.
4. Click on the link in the confirmation e-mail.
Returning Staff and Faculty Users
Once you have followed the steps for first-time users and activated an Academic Pass, you have access for 365 days, after which you must re-register.
If you lose access to the WSJ.com,
Academic Site License FAQs
I keep having to log into WSJ.com with my e-mail address and password each time I want to enter the site, what can I do?
Some internet browser software provides for the user to enable “'private browsing”' or “incognito browsing”. These settings inhibit the use of cookies and therefore the user would be prompted to log into WSJ.com each time they want to access the site. Eliminating these setting should resolve that problem. Another issue could be automatic cache clearing setup on your computer. This would eliminate the cookie requiring the user to log into the site if the cookie has been removed.
Why use the Academic Pass to read the WSJ digital edition?
The AU Libraries subscribes to the Wall Street Journal, both via database subscription available on a vendor platform and via the WSJ's Academic Pass subscription. Unlike the database subscription, which has a delay and does not include many digital offerings available on the Wall Street Journal website, the WSJ Academic Pass allows users to access its website and app directly without a paywall.
I already have a WSJ.com digital subscription. What should I do?
If you already have registration via a personal subscription and e-mail address to WSJ online, you may stop your personal paid subscription and link your existing account to this institutional account. You must do this as an individual by contacting WSJ's and Dow's customer service at its Manage/Cancel Subscription(s) page or contact Customer Service or by calling 1-800-JOURNAL (568-7625). AU Libraries is unable to provide assistance for this as it relates to personal finance
Can I access the Wall Street Journal website and/or app off-campus?
Yes, as long as you have registered using your campus @alfred.edu e-mail address and obtained your Academic Pass.
Why am I asked to login on some occasions and not others?
This may be because your browser may clear its Web cache/history if it is set to do so. In such cases you will need to login back into to WSJ.com, but there is no need to get another Academic Pass.
Do campus alumni have access?
No, only current students, faculty and staff have access via the Academic Pass.
I still need help!
If you are still experiencing problems, reach out to the Alfred University Libraries at libraries@alfred.edu.