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Grammarly Edu

Getting Started with Grammarly Edu

 
Before you log in to Grammarly, you must go to the the AI Tools Self-Service Portal to activate your Grammarly Edu account. Detailed instructions are provided below to guide you through the account activation process.
*At this time we are only supporting Grammarly Edu accounts made with an @mail.fresnostate.edu account.

 

 

Welcome to the Getting Started page! This page will walk you through the simple steps to gain access to Fresno State's Grammarly Edu account. Whether you're logging in for the first time or troubleshooting access issues, you'll find everything you need to get started and unlock full access!

Log in to Fresno State Grammarly Edu


Activate Your Account

In this section, you'll find quick guides tailored to your current access type. Whether you're a new user or have an existing account these step-by-step instructions will help you easily gain access based on your specific situation. Please note, that at this time Grammarly Edu is only being offered to Fresno State staff and faculty.

1. First, go to the Fresno State AI Tools Self-Service Portal. Click the Login button to begin. 

AI Self Service Portal Welcome Page

2. You will be directed to the Campus Login Services page. Enter your Fresno State username and password, then click Login.

Campus Login Page

3. You will see a list of AI tools available to you. Find Grammarly Edu and click the “Activate” button.

AI Applications and Services Activate Screen

4. Review the account options. Please note that if you already have an existing Grammarly account, you will need to either merge it with the Fresno State EDU license or change the email to keep it separate. You will be able to proceed with either option after you have activated your account.  Once reviewed, check the “I have read and understand the information provided above” box and click Continue.

grammarly agreement page

5. You will see a message confirming your account was successfully activated. Click “Go back to AI Applications and Services” to return to the main dashboard. 

activation complete message

6. Once back on the main page, you’ll now see that the “Activate” button is disabled, which means activation was successful. Review the directions on where to go to access Grammarly then click Logout to finish. You will receive an email once your account is available. Follow the instructions in the email to complete your Grammarly Edu account setup. 

ai tools self service portal home page

1. First, go to the Fresno State AI Tools Self-Service Portal. Click the Login button to begin. 

AI Self Service Portal Login Page 

2. You will be directed to the Campus Login Services page. Enter your Fresno State username and password, then click Login.

Campus login username an dpassword

3. You will see a list of AI tools available to you. Find Grammarly Edu and click the “Activate” button.

AI Applications and services activate

4. Review the account options. Please note that if you already have an existing Grammarly account, you will need to either merge it with the Fresno State EDU license or change the email to keep it separate. You will be able to proceed with either option after you have activated your account.  Once reviewed, check the “I have read and understand the information provided above” box and click Continue.

grammarly agreement page

5. You will see a message confirming your account was successfully activated. Click “Go back to AI Applications and Services” to return to the main dashboard. 

activation complete message

6. Once back on the main page, you’ll now see that the “Activate” button is disabled, which means activation was successful. Review the directions on where to go to access Grammarly then click Logout to finish. You will receive an email once your account is available. Follow the instructions in the email to complete your Grammarly Edu account setup. Please note: You must use the link provided in the email to access Grammarly for the first time after activating your account. This is required to provision your account properly.

ai tools self service portal home page

7. Click on the link in the email. You will see this screen after you have logged in. Click the “Join your school” button.

You're invited to join the CSU Fresno Grammarly Account

8. You may be prompted to answer some questions that will help Grammarly tailor the experience to you. You have the option to skip personalization if that is preferred. 

Grammarly personalization page one

Grammarly Personalizaiton page two

9. Once you have completed or skipped the personalization prompts, you will have successfully joined the Fresno State Grammarly EDU license. 

Welcome page for grammarly edu

10. You’ll know you have joined the Edu license when you see the EDU badge. You can now begin your Grammarly journey!

grammarly homepage dashboard

To keep your current account, you must change the email address to a personal, non-Fresno State email account. You will then be able to maintain your personal account and join the Grammarly EDU license. 

1. First, go to the Fresno State AI Tools Self-Service Portal. Click the Login button to begin. 

AI Tools self-service portal welcome page

2. You will be directed to the Campus Login Services page. Enter your Fresno State username and password, then click Login.

Campus login services username and password

3. You will see a list of AI tools available to you. Find Grammarly Edu and click the “Activate” button.

AI Aplications and services activate

4. Review the account options. Please note that if you already have an existing Grammarly account, you will need to either merge it with the Fresno State EDU license or change the email to keep it separate. You will be able to proceed with either option after you have activated your account. Once reviewed, check the “I have read and understand the information provided above” box and click Continue.

grammarly agreement page

5. You will see a message confirming your account was successfully activated. Click “Go back to AI Applications and Services” to return to the main dashboard. 

activation complete message

6. Once back on the main page, you’ll now see that the “Activate” button is disabled, which means activation was successful. Review the directions on where to go to access Grammarly then click Logout to finish. You will receive an email once your account is available. Follow the instructions in the email to complete your Grammarly Edu account setup. Please note: You must use the link provided in the email to access Grammarly for the first time after activating your account. This is required to provision your account properly.

ai tools self service portal home page

7. Click on the link in the email. You will see this screen after you have logged in. Click the “Change the email address for your personal account” button. 

change email address for grammarly - invitation

8. You will be directed to your Grammarly homepage. Click the “Update” button next to your @mail.fresnostate.edu email to update your email address for this account. If you are unable to click the "Update" button next to your email, that may mean you need to reset your password. Try updating your password before continuing to the next step. 

Update email address for grammarly

9. Enter your new personal email address and the password for your account, and click “Update”. 

New email address and password written

10. A confirmation email will be sent to the new email address you have selected. Click “Confirm Change”. 

Confirm your email change

11. You will be asked to log in using your new email address. Click the “Sign in” button.

Please login using youe new email address

12. Once you have confirmed the change and signed in with your new email address, go back to fresnostate.ai/grammarly and sign in with your @mail.fresnostate.edu.

login to grammarly

13. You’ll know you have joined the Edu license when you see the EDU badge. You can now begin your Grammarly journey!

Grammarly dashboard homepage

 

What is Grammarly? 

Grammarly is an AI-powered writing assistant that helps users communicate clearly and effectively by offering real-time suggestions for grammar, spelling, tone, and style. Watch the video below to learn more about Grammarly. 

 

Take a Tour of Grammarly EDU

In this section, you'll find a video walkthrough designed to guide you through the Grammarly interface and show you where to find and use key features.