Q. I heard that ChemDraw is available. Can you tell me about that?

To register for ChemDraw:

-Navigate to their download center

-Search for "University of Virginia" in the institution search box

-Click the register button under "Register to download the latest version of ChemDraw"

-Fill out your information

-You will then have to wait for them to email you a link to set up your password/confirm your account

-Follow the link in the email and set up your password

-It will then direct you to a login page where you can log in with your new credentials

For download and activation steps, here's a link to their full detailed directions.

You can contact stem-librarian@virginia.edu for more assistance, if needed. Note that the ChemDraw subscription is through the Chemistry Department, and if needed you will need to request IT assistance from the Chemistry Department LSP.

If your existing ChemDraw subscription through UVA has lapsed

There was an issue with the vendor for ChemDraw that has now been resolved by the Chemistry Department (which handles the license). Unfortunately, this left a gap of about 1 week where users with existing subscriptions could not use the tool. If your license expired, you should check again to see if it works. If it prompts you for a “Software Activation” you will just need to fill out the pop-up information:

Name:  ‘Your Name Goes Here’

Organization: (can be left blank)

Email:  ‘yourcomputingID@virginia.edu’

Activation code:  Login to Revvity – ChemDraw download page to obtain the activation code. 

Select the option,  “Activate or deactivate online” -> and then click the ‘Activate’ button to complete activation. 

We hope this helps, but if you have further issues with the reactivation, you may need to reach out to the Chemistry Department LSP.