Access iTunes U on Mac OS X

On this page:

• Access iTunes U through iTunes
• Access iTunes U through a provided link

Use iTunes U to view or download educational materials, including free lectures, videos, books, and other resources on thousands of subjects. You can access iTunes U content through the iTunes application on your computer or through a provided iTunes U link.

All Mac OS X computers come with iTunes installed. These instructions were developed using iTunes 11.3 (v.11.3) on Mac OS X Mavericks(10.9.4). Steps may vary for other Macintosh operating systems.

Access iTunes U through iTunes

1. In Finder, go to Applications > iTunes. Note: Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes. Your computer will prompt you to update to the latest version if necessary.
   
2. Double-click iTunes. iTunes opens.         
3. In the top right corner, click iTunes Store. The iTunes Store opens. Note: Make sure you are connected to the Internet.
   
4. In the iTunes Store top menu bar, click iTunes U (at right). The iTunes U home page opens.
   (Optional) Click the small arrow next to iTunes U for a drop-down menu with quick links for different iTunes U materials (e,g., Arts & Architecture, Business).
5. In iTunes U, use the navigation at right, the search function (top right) or the main page shortcuts to locate courses and collections. 
   
6. On a course or collection home page, you can access individual lectures, podcasts, and related documents, share files, and subscribe to course updates.
   
   
   • Click the price of an item (e.g., Free) to download it to your iTunes Library and access it without Internet connectivity.
   • Some materials may only be available on iOS devices.
   • To get the URL of an individual lecture or podcast, in the Price column, click the arrow, then select Copy Link. Paste the link in an email message or a document.

Access iTunes U through a provided link

You may receive the URL for a specific iTunes U file or course.

1. Click the iTunes U link. A browser window will open. You can stream content directly from this page. Note: To download content or to subscribe for updates, you must access the course in iTunes U.
   
2. To access the content in iTunes U, click click the blue View in iTunes button (center left) or View in iTunes next to an individual file. iTunes U opens to the home page of the course.