Accessing your Cengage course materials is a straightforward process designed to get you learning quickly. Whether you are new to Cengage or a returning user, this guide will walk you through the steps to sign in, purchase or redeem your access code, and access your valuable course resources. Cengage Learning provides a range of digital learning platforms like MindTap, CNOWv2, OWLv2, SAM, and WebAssign, and your access code is the key to unlocking these tools for your academic success.
Signing into Your Cengage Account
First, navigate to the Cengage account login page at account.cengage.com.
- For New Users: If you are new to Cengage, click on “Create Student Account”. It’s recommended to use your school email address for registration. After signing up, check your inbox for a ‘Welcome to Cengage’ email. Click the ‘Activate Cengage Account’ link within this email to verify your account, set your password, and complete the registration. Ensure you use the same device and browser for both account creation and verification.
- Returning Users: If you have used Cengage platforms like MindTap, CNOWv2, OWLv2, SAM, or WebAssign in previous courses, you likely already have a Cengage account. Simply sign in with your existing credentials.
Purchasing or Redeeming Your Access Code
Once logged in, you may need to purchase or redeem your Cengage Learning Access Code to access your specific course materials.
- Redeeming a Printed Access Card: If you have a printed access card, click “Add a course or register a product”. Enter the access code located on your card in the provided field to redeem it.
- Purchasing Access Online: If you need to purchase access, use the search bar to find your course materials. For example, you can enter the ISBN provided by your instructor. For “Diet and Wellness Plus,” use ISBN 9781285856216 for 6-month access or ISBN 9781285856209 for 12-month access. Select the correct term for your course and click “Add to Cart”.
- Cengage Unlimited Subscription: For students taking multiple courses using Cengage, consider Cengage Unlimited. This subscription provides access to all Cengage online learning platforms, eBooks, study tools, and includes free textbook rentals (you only pay for shipping and handling). If you are a Cengage Unlimited subscriber, click “Add to Home” once you find your course materials.
Accessing Your Course Materials
After signing in and redeeming or purchasing your access, your course materials will be available on your Cengage student dashboard.
Locate the tile for your course, in this example, “Diet and Wellness Plus,” on your dashboard. Click on “Supplemental Materials” and then click on the “Diet and Wellness Plus” link to access your specific course content. You may encounter a disclaimer message; click “Proceed” to continue. Finally, you might be prompted to enter a Course Key provided by your instructor. Enter this key to finalize access to your course materials.
Congratulations! You now have access to all the resources for your Cengage course and are ready to begin learning. With your Cengage learning access code redeemed, you can explore a wealth of materials designed to support your studies and enhance your understanding of the subject matter.
