Accessing MathXL to do homework:
Most students prefer to access MathXL on their own personal laptop and/or desktop
computers. If you want to do this, go to www.mathxl.com and follow the directions to
disable popup blockers before attempting the homework exercises. This will be done
only once—after the initial installation, you will access MathXL by entering your
username and password on www.mathxl.com.
Math XL is available in all campus computer labs on either a MAC or PC. You can
use either Internet Explorer or Firefox as your browser.
1) The Student Computer Lab inside the SSS Offices (220 Canfield) is open from 8
a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday (closed on weekends and school holidays).
Note: You must qualify for this program to use these computers!
2) The Math Dept. Computer Lab in Avery 18. Hours of operation are listed on the math
website: www.math.unl.edu. Generally, the lab is open Monday through Friday and
again on Sunday—it is closed on Saturdays and UNL holidays.
3) The Math Resource Center (MRC) located in Avery 13B; hours of operation are also
listed on the math website. In general, it is open from 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Monday through Thursday, and 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Fridays. The MRC is
closed on Saturdays but open on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
4) Athletes may use the Hewitt Center Computer Lab open from 7 a.m. to midnight on
Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday. The lab is not open on
home football Saturdays but when the football game is played elsewhere, the lab is
open from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to midnight on Sunday.
NOTE: You will have to log in with your Active Directory account in order to use the
software on most of these computers—logging in as guest (student) only gives you
access to web browsers. If you do not yet have a UNL Active Directory account, go
to this web page and create one: https://adactivation.unl.edu/student.php
If you need to change the spelling and/or capitalization of your name after you have
already registered for a class in Math XL:
Go to the My Courses button in the upper left corner of the screen.
Select the Edit Account Information in the yellow box on the right side of the screen.
Put in your login name, password and select Edit Account Information.
Enter the correct spelling or capitalization
SAVE your changes by clicking on the Save button (lower right corner)
If you register for the wrong section of your class (wrong time, wrong instructor, etc.),
simply re-register for the correct class and you will be automatically dropped from the
old one. NOTE: your homework grades will not transfer so check before starting any
homework!
Steps to Register in MathXL
Student Tech Support 1-800-677-6337
To install this software, you must have administrative rights on the computer. The computer
must have a Windows operating system and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
1. Open Internet Explorer (IE) or Firefox and go to www.mathxl.com. Save in Favorites for easy
access later.
2. Click on Register/First Time User.
3. This will take you to the next page. You will need three things to proceed.
a) a valid email address
b) your exact course name from #5 below
c) a student access code from your MathXL Student Access Kit
Go to bottom of the page where it says “Ready To Register” and click Next.
4. You will now enter your Access Information.
a) Choose “No, I am a New User”.
b) Access Code: This is in your MathXL Student Access Kit.
Tear off the peel and enter this 31-letter code which is not case specific.
c) Next you will enter your School Zip (68588) and Country (choose
United States from the pop up menu). Click Next.
5. Now you will select the appropriate course name from the list.
Your Course Name should have this format: F08 MA 101 Section _ _ _ (your instructor will
provide the section number). You should see your instructor’s name and the time of day your
class meets. When you are finished, click Next.
6. Now you will enter Account Information.
a) Enter your Last Name, First Name, and your Email Address.
b) Select UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA LINCOLN from the pop up menu.
c) Now choose a Login Name and Password. You must remember this
information since this is how you will login each time you use MathXL.
d) Select a Security Question from the drop down menu, type in Your Answer,
then click Next.
7. Confirmation and Summary: You now have access and may login. Click on Log in Now. Enter
login name and password. It will say “Welcome …” and list the course you are taking. Click on
this course.
8. The Home Screen should show a copy of your textbook’s cover and any announcements for your
course by your instructor. Install any media plug-ins you may need and disable popup blockers.
When finished, close the window if it does not close automatically.
9. Reopen www.mathxl.com. Choose Login, and on the next page type your personal login and
password. Click on the course you are taking and begin to work on the homework. Due dates
are listed on the calendar provided.
NOTE: If you have problems registering for XL and/or accessing the homework, call the
student support line (1-800-677-6337) and/or contact your instructor immediately.