How can I obtain free access to the NYTimes and Wall Street Journal?

Answer

As a CUNY student/faculty member, you can obtain complimentary online access to both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. 

To activate your NYTimes access

  1. Visit the NY Times registration page.
  2. Create your account: Click Create Account and use your @*.cuny.edu, @cuny.edu, or @cuny.tv email address
  3. Handle existing accounts: If you already have a NYTimes account linked to your CUNY email:
    1. Log in to your existing account
    2. Click your username (top right) > My Account
    3. Replace your CUNY email with a personal email address
    4. Return to step 2 to register with your CUNY email
  4. Verify your email: Check for a confirmation message within 15 minutes
    1. Click the verification link to activate your 52-week Academic Pass
    2. Check spam folders if the email doesn't arrive
    3. Still no email? Contact edu@nytimes.com from your CUNY email

 

To activate your Wall Street Journal access

  1. Visit the WSJ registration page
  2. Sign in with CUNY Login: When prompted, sign in with your CUNY Login credentials
  3. Create account: Follow the prompts to enter the requested information:
    1. Account Type: There are three account types: Student, Staff, or Professor; please choose your appropriate role. 
      • If you select the student account type, you must fill in two additional fields: graduation month and graduation year. 
      • If you select the professor account type, you will have one additional field to complete: prefix.
    2. First Name: Edit your first name, if need be.
    3. Last Name: Edit your last name, if need be.
    4. Email (username): Enter an email address you wish to associate with your WSJ acount.
    5. Password: Select a unique password for your WSJ account.
    6. Terms: Check the box for the statement "I agree to the Privacy Notice, Subscriber Agreement, Cookie Notice."
    7. Click Create.

 

  • Last Updated May 18, 2026
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  • Answered By Elvis Bakaitis

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