Before You Begin. In order to register as an ALEKS user you need the Access Code (20 characters) inside the back cover of this booklet. You also need a Course Code (10 characters) provided by your instructor. When you register with the ALEKS system, your name is entered into the database and records of your progress are kept. If the ALEKS plugin has not been installed on the computer being used for registration, it will be installed automatically as part of this procedure.

1. Go to the ALEKS website by typing in the following address:

   http://www.aleks.com

   NOTE. If you are typing this URL by hand, pay careful attention to the spelling "aleks." Also, the other ALEKS websites you might find using a search engine will not work for you. You will be able to register only at the address given above.

   For your convenience, add a "Bookmark" or "Favorite" at this location. This is the site where you will log on to your account.

   

   Figure 1: The ALEKS Website

2. Click on "SIGN UP NOW" in the upper left-hand corner of the window (Fig. 1).
   

   Figure 2: Course Code

3. At the beginning of registration you will be asked for your Course Code. The Course Code is supplied by your instructor. Enter this in the spaces provided, on the left-hand part of the window, and click on "Continue" (Fig. 2).

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   Figure 3: Access Code

   To continue your registration you will be asked for your Access Code. It is on a sticker inside the back cover of this booklet. Enter the Access Code in the spaces provided and click on "Continue" (Fig. 3). Answer the questions to complete your registration. Among other questions, you may be asked to enter your email address. Supplying this information enables your site administrator to help you with problems more quickly. You will also be able to enter your Student ID number. (Both email and Student ID are optional information.)

5. At the end of registration you will be given a Login Name and Password. Write these down and keep them in a safe place. You will need them to return to the system (See Sec. 6). You can change your Password at any time (See Sec. 5.5).

   NOTE. If you do not have a current plugin, one will be installed. Do not interrupt this process until a message appears saying that the installation is complete. Then you will need to quit your Web browser ("Exit," "Close," or "Quit" under the "File" menu), open your Web browser again, and go back to the ALEKS website (use your Bookmark/Favorite).

   NOTE. Your Login Name and Password can be typed with upper- or lower-case letters. Neither may contain spaces or punctuation. If you forget your Password but you did enter your email address in ALEKS, click on the link underneath the Password field on the ALEKS home page ("Did you forget your password?").