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Wall Street Journal: Quick Guide

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SVCC faculty, students, and staff now have digital access to breaking news, curated newsletters, podcasts and videos, career insights and more from anywhere on desktop, tablet, mobile and the WSJ app. Unrivaled coverage of business, finance, politics and world news, including focused insight into career development, technology, health, arts and culture - provided by the Learning Commons Library.

Activate Your WSJ.com Account


Activate Your Free Membership

Go to: WSJ.com/svcc
  1. Login using your Sauk ID and password
  2. Select "Create Account"
  3. Choose account type:
  • Student
  • Staff
  • Professor
  1. Register using your SVCC email address
Or use this QR Code:

Wall Street Journal QR Code

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

NOTE: Students will have access through graduation. Faculty and staff will be required to refresh their accounts annually. An email will notify the user when they need to do this. 


FAQ

Q: If I am currently paying for a membership, how do I take advantage of the school-sponsored version? 
A: 
If you have a personal WSJ membership and would like to convert it to a School-Sponsored WSJ Membership, you will need to call
1-800-JOURNAL to cancel. After the personal account is closed, you will be able to activate your school-sponsored membership by going to WSJ.com/edu and searching for our school’s name.

Q: What does the WSJ membership include?
A: 
The WSJ membership includes unlimited digital access to WSJ.com and the WSJ apps. Members can also access curated newsletters, podcasts and exclusive events/offers through WSJ+.

Q: How far back do the WSJ digital archives go?
A: The digital archives on WSJ.com go back four years on a rolling basis.

Q. I am having account issues. Who should I reach out to?
A:
 Any users experiencing account issues can reach out to customer service via email at academicsupport@dowjones.com or by calling 1-800-JOURNAL

Q. Can I access WSJ.com from off-campus?
A:
Yes, after activating your membership access from almost any device, anywhere. The WSJ app is available for IOS and Android.

WSJ Resources


Member Extras

WSJ+ gives members access to a range of exclusive offers, experiences and events.

WSJ Curated Newsletters offer a diverse selection featuring highlights, summaries and updates on top interests and sectors.

WSJ Videos bring you Tech, markets, arts and lifestyle coverage along with daily news updates, opinions and analysis from top Journal editors.

WSJ Podcasts provide essential news, analysis and engaging discussions with editors and notable influencers.


For Faculty

WSJ Context is a new tool for instructors to easily create and share reading lists with their students.

The Assessment Tool lets you test your students’ comprehension and awareness of current events through online quizzes on WSJ articles.

The Weekly Review offers relevant articles, along with thought-provoking questions and classroom applications.

Critical Thinking Resources integrate WSJ articles into your classes and energize discussions with tangible examples of course concepts your students can apply in the real world.

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