LibGuides: News Websites and Memberships: Wall Street Journal

WSJ.com

The Leatherby Libraries participates in the Wall Street Journal Higher Education program, through which we provide full access to the past four years of the Wall Street Journal website, mobile apps, and other resources to Chapman University students, faculty, and staff.

How to Register

1. Go to the Leatherby Libraries' link below:

Wall Street Journal (website) This link opens in a new window Leatherby Libraries provides access to the Wall Street Journal website to Chapman students, faculty, and staff. Visit the News Sites and Memberships guide to view features and benefits. Terms of Use. Coverage: Past four years on a rolling basis.

2. Log in with your Chapman credentials.

3. Select "Create Account" and choose your account type (student, staff, or professor).

4. Register using your Chapman email address.

After you register, you can access the WSJ website from any network or location.

Students will have access through graduation. However, faculty and staff will be required to refresh access once a year and will receive an email notification prompting them to do so.

Included Benefits

Chapman's WSJ membership includes many benefits and features, such as:

Access to mobile apps
WSJ+ The Journal’s complimentary benefits program gives members access to a range of exclusive offers, experiences and events, including talks with top newsmakers and WSJ journalists.
WSJ Videos Tech, markets, arts and lifestyle coverage come to life along with daily news updates, opinions and analysis from top Journal editors.
WSJ Podcasts WSJ’s diverse selection of podcasts provides essential news, analysis and engaging discussions with editors and notable influencers.
WSJ Curated Newsletters Members can choose from a diverse selection of daily and weekly email newsletters—featuring highlights, summaries and updates on top interests and sectors.

Future View A forum that allows students to have their voice heard on timely and important topics. A selection of thoughtful opinions will be edited and published on the WSJ.com Opinion page.
Noted A digital magazine created specifically to serve the needs and interests of those ages 18–34.
WSJ Students Curated sections on job hunting, professional development, work/life balance, and personal finance.
Student Referral Program Student members can receive an exclusive WSJ T-shirt if they get five friends from school to redeem their school-sponsored membership.

Discounted access after graduation
Students can receive discounted access to the Wall Street Journal after they graduate. For graduating seniors, WSJ offers a discounted membership for young professionals priced at $2 per month for the first year —a 95% discount on the standard consumer rate. Students who take advantage of the offer will continue to get a discounted rate for the next 7 years. Students will receive an automated email upon graduation to notify them of this offer.

The WSJ offers a Professor Hub with many tools to help bring the Wall Street Journal into the classroom.

WSJ Professor Hub
WSJ Context Bridge the gap between theory and practice by seamlessly integrating WSJ content into lesson plans through shared reading lists.
Assessment Tool Test your students’ comprehension and awareness of current events through online quizzes on WSJ articles.
WSJ Seminar Series Learn how to use WSJ’s content to connect academic theory with real-world applications through these webinars.
The Weekly Review Discover relevant articles, along with thought-provoking questions and classroom applications, through these weekly, discipline-specific emails created by specialized faculty.
Critical Thinking Resources Easily integrate WSJ articles into your classes, and energize discussions with tangible examples of course concepts your students can apply in the real world.
The Modern Class A monthly newsletter that updates professors on the most effective ways to incorporate the Journal into their curriculum.

WSJ academic coordinators also offer workshops to introduce and provide details on the Professor Tools.

Additionally, WSJ offers a referral program for faculty:

Academic Referral When faculty refer students or colleagues to activate their memberships, they will receive a point towards earning exclusive WSJ rewards.

For users with personal accounts

If you already have a personal subscription to the Wall Street Journal, you can still take advantage of the complimentary membership through the Leatherby Libraries. Please call 1-800-JOURNAL to cancel your personal membership. After your personal account is closed, you will be able to activate through Chapman's membership by following the directions above, and you may use your former WSJ username and password if you wish. Find information about the refund policy in the Customer Center.