Administrator Privileges Requirement
Administrator access is needed to install this software. If you're installing MATLAB on an MSU-inventoried computer and do not currently have administrator access, please contact your desktop support technician and have them install this software for you. If you do have local administrator access, follow the instructions on using Admin By Request to complete the install with elevated privileges.
Downloading MATLAB R2024a
Download links are available on the MATLAB service page. Users will be given the option to either download the software or reserve media for pickup at the Service Desk in 108 Allen Hall.
Installing MATLAB R2024a
1. Follow the instructions based on your media type:
If using the MATLAB USB drive: Insert the MATLAB USB drive, go to the MATLAB R2024a for macOS folder, then open (double-click) the .dmg file that corresponds with your Mac computer's processor type (Apple Silicon vs Intel).
If using the download: Open (double-click) the downloaded .dmg file.
2. Run either the InstallForMacOSAppleSilicon or InstallForMacOSIntelProcessor file, depending on your processor type. Please note: It can take a while before the installer window comes up; it may take a couple of minutes to appear. If prompted, enter your computer account password.
3. In the MATLAB Installer window, select the Advanced Options dropdown in the top right, then select I have a File installation Key.
4. In the license agreement window, select Yes to accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next.
5. Enter the file installation key located in the file_installation_key.txt file in the MATLAB_R2024a_macOS_XXXX .dmg folder (where XXXX is your processor type), or on the MATLAB USB drive, then click Next.
Note: Double-click the file to open it in TextEdit, then copy the key from there. You can browse the contents of the .dmg file opened in step 1 by selecting MATLAB_R2024a_macOS_XXXX under the Locations section in the Finder window sidebar if the window is no longer open.
6. In the licensing window, click Browse, navigate to and select the license.lic file in the MATLAB_R2024a_macOS_XXXX .dmg folder, or on the MATLAB USB drive, then click Next.
7. Leave the default installation folder location or change it, if needed, then click Next. If prompted, enter your computer account password.
8. Leave the default product selections or change them, as needed, then click Next.
9. Choose your desired option for optionally sending user experience data to MathWorks, then click Next.
10. Click Begin Install.
11. Install additional components (compiler, Java JDK, etc.), if prompted.
12. In the Installation Complete window, review the page for any additional software you may need, then click Close.