Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS)

Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) is a data research platform that provides single-point access to a wide range of datasets across multiple disciplines, including finance, accounting, economics, and more. WRDS data is compiled from independent sources that specialize in specific historical data, including the Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP), Standard & Poor's COMPUSTAT, and others.

Provided by the Gatton College of Business and the UK Libraries, WRDS is the leading, comprehensive, Internet-based data research service used by academic, government, non-profit institutions, and corporate firms.

Access to WRDS is provided to all University of Kentucky faculty, PhD and Masters students, and staff, regardless of discipline. Access can also be granted to undergraduate students who are working with faculty members. 

Do you already have a UK WRDS account?     LOGIN TO WRDS

Do you need to register for a new UK WRDS account?

Step 1: Go to http://wrds-web.wharton.upenn.edu.

Step 2: Select the Register link in the top right menu bar. 

Step 3: Complete the Account Request form.

You will be asked to select a user type. 

• Faculty
• Ph.D.
• Staff
• Visiting Faculty
• Students (Masters / Undergrad): No summer access unless enrolled in a summer course or working with a faculty member. Undergraduate students must be working with a faculty member to receive an account.
• Research Assistant: Supervised students only. 
• Students with a code for a specific course.

Step 4: Once you submit an Account Request, an email will be sent to your WRDS Representatives Jennifer Horne (jennifer.horne@uky.edu) and Rebecca Jude (rebecca.jude@uky.edu) who will verify your credentials and approve your account within two business days. Once approved you will receive an e-mail message confirmation. 

Step 5: You will now be able to log into WRDS. Please review the WRDS Terms of Use before beginning to use the account. You will also have to set up multifactor authentication using DUO Mobile. Instructions for DUO set up will be provided by WRDS, and you will need the DUO Mobile App installed on your phone. 

Please note: if you already have an existing WRDS account - either active or recently expired - at another institution (because you are a recent graduate or a faculty member who has recently transferred from another institution who has WRDS) do NOT request an additional WRDS account using the process described above. Instead, please fill out this form to transfer your account. 

Quick Intro to WRDS

Introduction to Web Queries