To sign up for CengageBrain for the first time, go to their website and click "sign up", fill out the information using your school email address and selecting your school. You will then need to enter the access code packaged with your book and the course key provided by your instructor. Once completed, you will have successfully enrolled and can access your study tools and resources on the left menu. Technical support is available online or by phone if any issues arise during the signup process or using CourseMate.