MATLAB- Download and Install

Overview

MATLAB is a numerical computing software available to all current NMSU students. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to download and install MATLAB on campus or remotely.

Before you begin
 
To access MATLAB from off-campus or on a personal computer, you must install the Cisco VPN client to connect to the campus network.
VPN instructions can be found here: Remote Access & VPN
 
Procedure

Steps to Download and Install MATLAB:


Step 1:

Click on this link and select “Sign in to get started.”

 

Step 2: 

Enter your NMSU email address then click Next.
If you don’t already have a MathWorks account, you’ll be guided through the account creation process.
Note: MathWorks is the company that develops MATLAB, so you’ll need a MathWorks account to download and install the software.
 
Matlab login page

Step 3:

Create your MathWorks account by filling out the required fields.
Check the box to agree to the Online Service Agreement and click Next.
 
Screen to create a MathWorks Account

Step 4:

You will be directed to the License Center confirming your university’s license.
Click Get Started to proceed.

Step 5:

In the top right corner of the MATLAB account page, click the Install MATLAB icon.

Install MATLAB icon

Step 6:

Choose your preferred MATLAB version based on your operating system from the available download options.

Select MatLab version dropdown

Step 7:

Once the download is complete:

  • Navigate to your Downloads folder. 
  • Mac users: Expand the downloaded file before starting installation. 
  • Double-click the installer to launch the installation wizard. 
Download folder to locate matlab
 
Step 8:
When prompted, sign in with your NMSU email address and click Next.
 
Note:When prompted to sign in, please use your NMSU email and the password you created for the Mathworks account.
 
 
Step 9:
You’ll be redirected to the NMSU login page.
Log in using your NMSU username and password, then approve the sign-in request via two-factor authentication (2FA).

myNMSU sign in page
 
 
Step 10:
Review and accept the MathWorks Software License Agreement, then click Next.

MathWorks Software License Agreement screen
 
Step 11:

Complete the remaining installation prompts:

  • Select the license you will be using and click Next.

  • Choose your desired destination folder, then click Next.

  • Select the products you wish to install. MATLAB will already be selected. Click Next.

  • Choose any optional features and click Next.

  • Review your selections, then click Begin Install.

  • Once installation is complete, click Finish.

 
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