Get started with MyLab and Mastering for your LMS

Access and register for your MyLab or Mastering course from your Learning Management System (LMS). You might work in Blackboard, Canvas, D2L Brightspace, Moodle, Sakai, or Schoology.

Watch how to register (1:27)

  1. Select the link to access Pearson. The link could be named:
    • MyLab and Mastering or Access Pearson
    • Course Materials for Barnes & Noble, Follett-Willo, RedShelf, or VitalSource
  2. If prompted, select Open Pearson.
  3. Select Open MyLab & Mastering and agree to any authorization requests.
  4. Follow the prompts to link your accounts.
  5. You might need to use an access option such as an access code or credit card. If available, use temporary access, Apple Pay, or PayPal. Some courses have Access now.
  6. Select Go to My Courses.

Open MyLab and Mastering from your LMS

Open your MyLab or Mastering course from your LMS course to register for access.

Course ID: You don't need a Course ID or invite link to register for MyLab and Mastering. If you’re prompted for a Course ID, clear your temporary internet cache. Then follow the instructions below.

  1. Log in to the LMS as a student and enter your course.

  2. Depending on your course setup, do one of the following.

    • Select MyLab and Mastering or Access Pearson in course navigation.
    • Select a Pearson link that goes directly to a specific assignment, course tool, or eText.
    • Barnes & Noble, Follett-Willo, RedShelf, and VitalSource: Select the bookstore link. The link is sometimes named Course Materials and may include the bookstore name. Next, check your opt status and, if applicable, select Launch Courseware or Access Courseware.

    Select your LMS or bookstore below for help finding the link. Depending on your course setup, the link may be named differently or your instructor might need to adjust the course settings. If you still have trouble, contact your instructor.

    Your course might be set up to open MyLab and Mastering through a bookstore. For instructions, select your bookstore below.

    Not sure how to find the bookstore link? The link is sometimes named Course Materials and may include the bookstore name. Check the instructions below. If you still have trouble, contact your instructor.

    1. Select the Course Materials link. The name and location of the link depends on the course setup.
    2. Select Launch Courseware to open Pearson or Want to opt-out?, if desired.

      Launch Courseware link

    Select the Pearson Course Materials link in course navigation. The name and location of the link depends on the course setup. For example:

    Pearson Course Materials link in Canvas

    If you didn't opt out, you'll register for and access MyLab and Mastering. If you opted out or if your opt information isn't available, you'll see one of the following:

    • Before class starts and during the census period, you'll see these options. Check out Willo Help for how to get access.

      Access your course materials page

    • After the census period, you'll see these options. Check out Willo Help for how to get access.

      Get access to your course materials page

    The name and location of the link to access RedShelf depends on the course setup.

    Opt in: If you want to opt in and pay for access to MyLab and Mastering through your institution, select the Course Materials link. Then select Access Courseware.

    Opt out: If you want to opt out from paying for access to MyLab and Mastering through your institution, you can pay through Pearson. To do so, select Access Pearson from your LMS course navigation and follow the prompts. After you finish registering, select the Course Materials link for RedShelf. Next, select Access Courseware.

    Access Courseware button

    1. Select the Course Materials link. The name and location of the link depends on the course setup.

    2. Select Launch Courseware to open Pearson. You can also opt-in or opt-out.

      Launch Courseware button

    For a video and detailed instructions on how to access VitalSource from your LMS, see VitalSource Help. For a video on opt-in and opt-out, see VitalSource Help.

    Select the MyLab and Mastering or Access Pearson link from the content area where your instructor added it.

    Blackboard Ultra experience

    See Blackboard Help for identifying your course view.

    Under Course Content, select a MyLab and Mastering link.

    Alternatively, under Books & Tools, select View course & institution tools. Then select the Access Pearson icon.

    Books & Course Tools for the Pearson integration

    Blackboard Original experience

    See Blackboard Help for identifying your course view.

    Do one of the following:

    • Select Content from the left navigation and then select a link to go to a specific assignment, course tool, or eText. Or select Access Pearson to go to the Home page.

      Content area

    • Select Tools from the left navigation. Then select Access Pearson.

      Access Pearson link

    Select the Access Pearson or MyLab and Mastering link in Course Navigation. Or select a link to a specific MyLab and Mastering assignment, course tool, or eText.

    Access Pearson link or MyLab and Mastering link in Course Navigation

    Depending on how your course is set up, do one of the following:

    • Select the Access Pearson or a MyLab and Mastering link in a module under Content Browser. Your modules might also contain links to specific MyLab and Mastering assignments, course tools, or eText.

      Access Pearson link or MyLab and Mastering module

    • Select the MyLab and Mastering or Access Pearson widget.

      MyLab and Mastering widget

    Select the MyLab and Mastering or Access Pearson link. You might also find links to specific MyLab and Mastering assignments, course tools, or eText.

    Pearson link or MyLab and Mastering link

    Select the Access Pearson link from the left navigation. Or select Assignments to find any links to specific MyLab and Mastering assignments, course tools, or eText.

    Access Pearson link

    Select the Access Pearson link from the left navigation. Or select Materials from the left navigation and then a link that goes directly to a MyLab and Mastering assignment, course tool, or eText.

    Access Pearson link

  3. If prompted, select Open Pearson. Whether you see this button depends on your course setup.

    Open Pearson button

    If MyLab and Mastering isn't already open in another tab, return to your LMS course navigation and select the MyLab and Mastering or Access Pearson link again. For Barnes & Noble, Follett-Willo, RedShelf, or VitalSource, select the Course Materials link.

    Shows books and describes how to open your content again

  4. Select Open MyLab & Mastering.

    Pearson MyLab and Mastering dashboard

  5. If you haven't already, register for MyLab and Mastering following the instructions below.

Register for MyLab and Mastering

You only need to register and sign in to MyLab and Mastering once. (If you're a section instructor or teaching assistant, see How to register.)

  1. Agree to any authorization requests.

  2. Link your student LMS and Pearson accounts. In some cases, we automatically create and link your account for you.

    Enter the username and password from your existing Pearson student account and select Link accounts. If you don't have an account, select Create an account. You can only link one LMS account to one Pearson account.

    Link Accounts page

    Select Continue.

    Link accounts confirmation message

    If this is your first time opening a Pearson product from your LMS, we might create a new account for you. The username is your institution email address.

    We recommend you create the optional password when prompted. Then you can use the account to access other Pearson products, including mobile apps. To create the password later, go to Forgot username or password. Or select the link in your account confirmation email.

    Welcome page

  3. Depending on your course setup, you might be prompted to select an access option.

    If you purchased an access code or one was included with your textbook, select Access Code and enter the code. For example: SMPLE-FRILL-TONLE-WEIRS-CHOIR-FLEES

    Select a bookstore below to see their instructions.

    Barnes & Noble

    Follett-Willo

    RedShelf access code

    Select your LMS for instructions: Blackboard | Canvas | D2L Brightspace | Moodle

    VitalSource

    Use a credit card or, if available, PayPal or Apple Pay.

    If available, get temporary access without payment for a limited time. Use temporary access if you need more time to choose an access option. (Upgrade to full access when you're ready.)

    Some courses provide access to a MyLab or Mastering course through a bookstore like Barnes & Noble, Follett-Willo, RedShelf, or VitalSource. This lets you manage your opt status for whether you want to add the cost of your MyLab or Mastering course to your tuition. You may need to select temporary access while you're waiting for the bookstore link to be available.

    Some courses have the option to select Access now.

    Select an Option page

  4. Select Go to My Courses to open your MyLab or Mastering course. (Refresh the page if you don't see this button.)

    Go to My Course button

After you register, open MyLab and Mastering from your LMS course.

Upgrade temporary access

If you registered using temporary access, upgrade to full access.

  1. Find your payment options.

    Do one of the following:

    • From your LMS course, select any MyLab and Mastering link.
    • From the course home page of your MyLab and Mastering course, select My Courses from the main menu.

      My Courses option

      Then select Upgrade access on the notification. For example:

      Upgrade access link

    • Upgrade access from your course confirmation or reminder email.
  2. Enter an access code or buy access using a credit card or PayPal account.

    Select an Option page without temporary access

You might need to wait up to 30 minutes after completing an assignment to see your grades in the LMS gradebook. If you don't see your grades after 24 hours, contact your instructor. You might also need to contact Pearson Support and provide your diagnostics.

If you're using mobile access, use a mobile browser and not an LMS app.

Start from your LMS and always access Learning Catalytics sessions directly from your Pearson course home page. Don't access Learning Catalytics at www.learningcatalytics.com and don't create a separate Learning Catalytics account.

See Troubleshooting if you get stuck.

 

Updated 26 Nov 2024