LibGuides: McNair Scholars: New and Existing Users

New and Existing Users

New Subscribers (do not have existing nyt.com personal accounts)

NEW subscribers will visit accessnyt.com to create an account (register). Type in the school name and follow the instructions based on your location. If you encounter an error message, email edu@nytimes.com.

Existing Subscribers (have existing nyt.com personal accounts)

EXISTING registered subscribers with ACTIVE PAID subscriptions need to cancel their personal subscription by connecting with a chat agent on the site, or calling 800-698-4637 before creating an account. Once the subscription is canceled, visit accessnyt.com, type in the school name or select "University of Texas Austin - Austin, TX" from the list and follow the instructions based on your location. Since the subscriber “Already has an account," click “Log In" (Found below "Create an Account"). Input your email address and the same “Password” created for your previous account. If you encounter an error message, email edu@nytimes.com.

EXISTING registered subscribers that DO NOT HAVE AN ACTIVE NYT subscription can visit accessnyt.com, type University of Texas Austin - Austin, TX and follow the instructions based on your location. Since the subscriber "Already has an account," click “Log In" (Found below "Create an Account"). Input your email address and the same “Password” created for your previous account. If you encounter an error message, email with edu@nytimes.com.

Renewing NYT Pass

Student subscriptions are valid through graduation date entered at sign up

Faculty/staff subscriptions are valid for four years. Renew access at accessnyt.com

To renew:

Click on Already have an account? Log in here. Login with the same username and password that you registered with. If you have forgotten your password, click the Forgot password? link.
You will see an on-screen confirmation that your pass has been reactivated, the new expiration date, and an option to add a calendar reminder for next year.