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PS 101 - American Government: Childrose: Activate Your Wall Street Journal account

This guide is designed to help students successfully complete their research project.

C-GCC Library now offers students, staff, and faculty complimentary access to The Wall Street Journal online. 

WSJ.com and the WSJ Mobile App deliver all the world-class reporting you need to stay ahead. From today’s paper to the latest news, you receive the Journal in full with enhanced features that give you a unique visual storytelling experience.

To activate your access
  1. Students, staff, and faculty can visit wsj.com/CGCC
  2. Select your account type using the drop down menu.
  3. Using your CGCC email address, create a WSJ account.
  4. Check your email for a verification link to confirm your account.
  5. The verification link will send you back to the WSJ.com login page. Use your school email and new password to login and start your new access.

Please take advantage of this fantastic offer. If you have additional questions, contact the library at 518-697-6390 or by email at reference@sunycgcc.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Membership Questions

  • If someone is already paying for a membership or subscribing to the print edition, they can take advantage of the CGCC digital membership by first closing their account, then clicking on the link above. Users can find information about the refund policy in the Customer Center.

  • Students with activated memberships qualify for the WSJ Grad Pack, which offers a discounted graduate rate that continues two years after graduation. Students will receive an automated email upon graduation from WSJ inviting them to subscribe at those exclusive rates.


Content and Usage

  • 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+.

  • Students have access to the full suite of WSJ products, but can find student-centric content in several places: The Student Hub provides a place for students to find curated content focused on job preparation, finance tips, career insights and expert advice; The student home page, at education.wsj.com/students, shares links to new opportunities from WSJ. This includes opportunities to have their work published on WSJ.com, relevant podcasts and newsletters and updates about when WSJ will be at their campus.

  • Professors can incorporate WSJ content into their courses by taking advantage of WSJ Context, a tool for instructors to easily create and share reading lists with their students. In-depth instructions of how to use WSJ Context are provided to the college's main contact as a part of the professor resources in the WSJ Media Pack.

  • The WSJ digital archives on the wsj.com go back four years on a rolling basis.