PolyMath Installation

Step-by-step installation guide for UT ChE students enrolled in a course utilizing PolyMath


Once your EID has been submitted by your professor, you will need to complete the following steps:

NOTE: UTGUEST AND EDUROAM WIFI WILL NOT WORK.  You must be connected to UTEXAS WIFI or with a VPN connection.

  1. Map a drive to your computer using the following path in the "folder" field  \\austin.utexas.edu\disk\che-share\PolyMath . The Drive letter doesn't matter.  If you are unsure how to do this,

    Search “how to map a drive Windows 7” or “how to map a drive Windows 8”.  Make sure to uncheck "reconnect at login" and to check "connect as a different user". 
  2.  For the username, enter austin\your EID  e.g.,
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  4. Note: Attempting this from on-campus will work best.  If you are off-campus you must first follow these instructions to make a VPN connection, and then proceed with the instructions. http://www.utexas.edu/its/vpn/
  5. Once you are connected to the remote folder > right click > run as admin > follow all of the PolyMath installer prompts.