GCC Library's Electronic Resources

The GCC Library provides access to the New York Times website (NYTimes.com) and mobile apps for all students, staff, and faculty at GCC.

To access your free account, go to New York Times: GCC Academic Pass. 

If you already have a New York Times online account, please review the steps below to convert your personal subscription.

How to Access the GCC New York Times Subscription

New Users

1. Go to New York Times: GCC Academic Pass.


2. If the GCC Portal login appears, log in using your GCC Canvas username and password.


3. Create a New York Times account using any email address.


4. Select your account type and select a graduation year, if you are a student. Then click sign up.


5. You'll now see your account expiration date. Click "Get Started" to be redirected to NYTimes.com.

You will now have direct access to NYTimes.com until your account expiration date. You will not have to use the GCC Academic Pass website again until you need to renew your account.

If you encounter an error message or any other issues, email edu@nytimes.com for support.

Existing Registered NYTimes.com Users

If you already have an NYTimes.com account, you can connect it to the GCC subscription using the steps below.

• EXISTING registered subscribers with ACTIVE, PAID NYTimes.com subscriptions must first cancel their personal subscriptions by contacting New York Times support before linking their account to GCC's subscription using New York Times: GCC Academic Pass.
   
• EXISTING registered users that DO NOT HAVE ACTIVE NYTimes.com subscriptions
  • Go to New York Times: GCC Academic Pass.
  • Click on "Already have an account? Log in here »" (found below "Create Account").
  • Input the email address and password for your existing account.
  • Select your account type and select a graduation year, if you are a student. Then click sign up.
  • If you encounter an error message, email edu@nytimes.com for support.

Tips and Troubleshooting

• If you have an existing paid NYTimes.com subscription, you must cancel it before it may be linked to GCC's subscription. You may cancel through NY Times Customer Care: customercare@nytimes.com / 800-591-9233 / chat
   
• The Academic Pass page is needed ONLY to sign up for or renew account access; Access all content at NYTimes.com or download the mobile app from the App Store or Google Play.
   
• Students will have access until December 31 of the year they graduate.
   
• Faculty and staff must renew their Academic Pass every four years. New York Times recommends adding your pass expiration date to your calendar as they do not issue reminders.
   
• Forgot your NYTimes.com password? Reset it here: nytimes.com/forgot
   
• Any other issues? Check the New York Times Pass Troubleshooting Guide or email edu@nytimes.com for support.