1. To register for an account go to: https://wrds-www.wharton.upenn.edu/register/
2. Use your darden.edu email address to create a WRDS account. Be sure to select your user type (student, faculty, etc.)
3. Darden IT will approve your request.
4. We recommend connecting to the Darden VPN prior to attempting to access WRDS
5. Once approved to access your WRDS account you will need to set up a multifactor authentication using DUO Mobile
6. Instructions for DUO set up will be given by WRDS, you will need the DUO Mobile app installed on your phone

Already Have a WRDS Account?

Access WRDS Here

 To have the option of receiving a day pass from WRDS you will need to connect to the Darden VPN prior to clicking on the WRDS link (https://wrds-www.wharton.upenn.edu/connect/?_ga=2.60942888.540902149.1591836091-239108102.1591836091) In order to get a one-day access pass to WRDS please look under the Connect to WRDS banner in the text box input your Darden email and check your Darden email inbox for a link to your one-day pass.

WRDS is research software platform that provides the leading business intelligence, data analytics, and research platform to global institutions.  Please see this video for a quick preview of our WRDS dataset subscriptions.