Datastream on WRDS (Wharton Research Data Services) includes a subset of the Datastream data. WRDS accounts are available, at no charge, to George Washington University faculty members, students, and staff.
In addition, George Washington University faculty members may set up accounts for their classes at no charge. An account is necessary to access the databases on the WRDS platform. An account can be requested at http://wrds.wharton.upenn.edu. Once one has a WRDS account, one can access any databases on the WRDS platform to which the library or the School of Business subscribes. To get to Datastream on WRDS:
Workspace for Students is available to authorized users at George Washington University for non-commercial academic research. The database may be used for academic purposes only. Any use for commercial purposes, including internships or other employment opportunities (even if during a term of academic study) is prohibited. Authorized users may download and store information from the database for academic purposes. Upon completing projects or coursework, users should delete this information.
Students, faculty and staff can register for a Workspace account using their @gwu.edu address at https://my.refinitiv.com/productregistration.html. After clicking on the link in your email, please complete all the fields on the form. This will include whether or not you need access to Datastream and or Aftermarket Research (Formerly Investext). LSEG accounts should generally be approved by the vendor within 20 minutes - 2 hours. Datastream accounts may take up to six hours. Accounts are only active for three days to so please only register when you plan to be actively using the account. After requests are approved, new users will receive a welcome email directly from LSEG (customerzone@refinitiv.com) containing access instructions.
Alumni access is not available.
Option 1: Workspace Web Access - Sign onto the platform using any internet browser.
Option 2: Workspace Desktop Application - After registering for your account, you will receive the link to install the application in your welcome email. Users who install the desktop application will have access to the Workspace add-in for EXCEL. Watch the Installing and Accessing Workspace tutorial. Printed instructions for the application download.
Note: You can install Workspace on multiple devices, but can only sign on to one device at a time.
