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Accessing ALEKS for the First Time

  1. Please head to www.aleks.com/sign_up
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  2. You will be prompted to enter your Class Code. For 2025 - 2026 Students, please use the Class Code: 6TUFG-P9NXM
    • The class codes will be different for each academic year
      • If your academic year Class Code has not been posted, please reach out to StudentSuccess [at] desu.edu (subject: ALEKs%20Site%3A%20New%20Class%20Code%20Request) ALEKs 2025 slide 2

         

  3. ​​​​​​​Confirm the Class Information by clicking ‘Confirm’ at the bottom of the page
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  4. Next, confirm if you have an ALEKs account. We would recommend you indicate ‘No, I have never used ALEKS before’
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  5. Make sure to fill out the information as you have on your DESU application, including your DESU email and D Number (which is your student ID)
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  6. Once registered, you should be good to take the rest.