Q. How do I get access to the New York Times?

The Radford University Libraries have full access to the New York Times. This includes full access to NYTimes.com and on the NYTimes.com smartphone apps.

To access class readings: 

1. Make sure that you have set-up an account using the instructions below.

2. Make sure that you access the New York Times Academic pass link in the Radford University Libraries A-Z Databases list before trying to access a reading link. If you see a message that you are out of free articles and need to buy a subscription it means that you need to go through the link above to be recognized as an RU student, faculty or staff.

3. Access the reading link.

New Users: 

1. Access the New York Times Academic pass link in the Radford University Libraries A to Z Databases list

2. At the "Welcome to the New York Times" screen, click the blue "Create Account" button.

3. Enter your Radford University email address. Click "Continue."

4. Create a password to use.

5. Click "Create Account".

Existing Account Holders: 

1. Either go directly to nytimes.com to login, or use the Academic Pass link, then click the "Log In Here" link under the blue "Create Account" button.

2. Enter your Radford University email and the password you created, then click "Log In."

Once registered, faculty/staff will have at least until July 2025 with full account access. Faculty/staff and students who set up their accounts prior to July 2024 may need to re-authenticate. Re-authenticate by visiting accessnyt.com. Students will have access at least until July 2025, or 12/31 of the graduation year they choose.