Before you register, make sure you have:

• A valid email address that you check regularly
• The course ID for your CourseCompass course, which you receive from your instructor
• A student access code, a valid credit card, or a PayPal account

You can register in either of two ways:

• Using an access code: If you bought a new textbook, it contains an access code that you enter during registration. The code might be in the textbook or on a separate card packaged with the book. If you did not buy a new textbook, you may be able to purchase an access code separately from your bookstore.
  Note: Access codes can only be used once.
• Buying access online: You can buy access online for some courses during registration with a credit card or PayPal account.
  

Note: For additional help with registration, take one of these video tours: To view the tours during registration, click Video Tutorial at the top of each page.

How to register if you have an access code

1. Click Register on the CourseCompass home page.
2. Click Next on the Before You Start page.
3. Enter your course ID and click Find Course.
4. Verify the course information and click Access Code.
5. Type or paste your access code in the space provided. Your code is a series of six words separated by hyphens. Click Next.
   
   
   
   
6. Review the license agreement and click I Accept.
7. On the Access Information page, indicate whether you already have a Pearson account.
   • If not, select No and follow the instructions to create your login name and password.
   • If you have an account, select Yes and enter your login information.
   • If you aren't sure, select Not sure. Enter your email address and click Search.
     • If you have an account, your login information will be sent to your email address within a few moments. Change your selection to Yes, and enter your login name and password as directed.
     • If you do not have an account, change your selection to No and follow the instructions to create your login information.
       
     Note: A login name can be up to 64 characters long. A password can be up to 32 characters long and must contain at least one number and one letter.
   Click Next.
8. On the Account Information page, if you are creating a new Pearson account, enter the appropriate information in the fields provided:
   • Personal Information: Enter your first name, last name, and an email address that you check regularly.
   • School Location: Select your school's country from the drop-down list. If your school is in the U.S., enter the zip code or postal code. From the resulting drop-down list, select your school's name. If your school is not listed, select Other, and then enter your school name, city, and state.
   • Security Question: To ensure the privacy of your account, select a security question from the drop-down list and then enter the answer
   If you already have an account, verify that the information in the prefilled fields is correct.
9. Click Next.

Review the Confirmation & Summary page information. Print the page to keep a record of your login name, the email address used on your account, and your registration transaction information, in case you need to contact Customer Support. You will also receive an email message that contains your login name and password.
Note: For more help with registration, visit the Pearson Customer Technical Support site.

How to register by buying access online

You can register without a code for some courses by buying access online:

1. Locate your credit card or PayPal account information.
2. Click Register on the CourseCompass home page.
3. On the Before You Start page, click Next.
4. Enter your Course ID and click Find Course.
5. Review the course information and select Buy Now.
6. If more than one purchase option appears, click the Buy button next to the course materials you want to buy. You might see options with or without an online ebook, for example.
   Note: If you're not sure which materials to select, contact your instructor before you proceed.
   
   
   
   
7. Review the license agreement and click I Accept.
8. On the Access Information page, indicate whether you already have a Pearson account.
   • If not, select No and follow the instructions to create your login name and password
   • If you have an account, select Yes and enter your login information.
   • If you aren't sure, select Not sure. Enter your email address and click Search.
     • If you have an account, your login information will be sent to your email address within a few moments. Change your selection to Yes, and enter your login name and password as directed.
     • If you do not have an account, change your selection to No and follow the instructions to create your login information.
     Note: A login name can be up to 64 characters long. A password can be up to 32 characters long and must include at least one number and one letter.
   Click Next.
9. On the Account Information page, if you are creating a new Pearson account, enter the appropriate information in the fields provided:
   • Personal Information: Enter first name, last name, and an email address that you check regularly.
   • School Location: Select your school's country from the drop-down list. If your school is in the U.S., enter the zip code or postal code. From the resulting drop-down list, select your school's name. If your school is not listed, select Other, and then enter your school name, city, and state.
   • Security Question: Select a security question from the drop-down list and then enter the answer to ensure the privacy of your account.
   If you already have an account, verify that the information in the prefilled fields is correct.
   Click Next.
10. Enter your payment information and the billing address for your credit card or PayPal account. Click Continue.
11. Review your order summary and when you are ready to order, click Place Order.

Review the Confirmation & Summary page information. Print the page to keep a record of your login name, the email address used on your account, and your registration transaction information, in case you need to contact Customer Support. You will also receive an email message that contains your login name and password.
Note: For more help with registration, visit the Pearson Customer Technical Support site.

If you are re-enrolling

If you are enrolling in another CourseCompass course based on the same textbook, you may not need to make a purchase. In the following cases, you need only a new course ID from your instructor:

• You are switching to a different section of the same course
• You are retaking the same course
• You are enrolling in the next semester of a multisemester course

If you are in one of these situations, enroll in the new course through the Pearson Account Summary. For directions, see Getting Started.

Logging in to CourseCompass

After you have registered. you can log in to CourseCompass directly from the Confirmation & Summary page by clicking Log In Now. After you log in, you can access your new course.

Any time you want to return to work in your CourseCompass course, go to www.coursecompass.com. Click Log In and enter your login name and password.