Whether it is a shared phrase like "History101" or an automated integration via a university portal, the enrollment key remains the silent guardian of the digital gradebook—ensuring that the person submitting the paper is, in fact, the student enrolled in the class.

At its most basic level, an enrollment key (or enrollment password) is a code required to join a specific class on Turnitin. Without it, a student cannot access the assignment dropboxes, submit papers, or view the class roster.

: When creating a new class, you will be prompted to choose a case-sensitive word or alphanumeric code as the enrollment key.

: Request the Class ID and Enrollment Key directly from your instructor or teaching assistant. Turnitin Technical Support will not provide these to students. Create an Account (New Users) : Visit Turnitin and select Create Account . Choose the Student option.

If your instructor uses (not LMS integration):

The most common friction point occurs when a student claims, "I couldn't submit my assignment because I didn't have the key." In a frantic rush before a deadline, a student might email an instructor asking for the code. If the instructor isn't checking email, the student misses the deadline.

Enrollment Key Turnitin _verified_ Jun 2026

Whether it is a shared phrase like "History101" or an automated integration via a university portal, the enrollment key remains the silent guardian of the digital gradebook—ensuring that the person submitting the paper is, in fact, the student enrolled in the class.

At its most basic level, an enrollment key (or enrollment password) is a code required to join a specific class on Turnitin. Without it, a student cannot access the assignment dropboxes, submit papers, or view the class roster.

: When creating a new class, you will be prompted to choose a case-sensitive word or alphanumeric code as the enrollment key.

: Request the Class ID and Enrollment Key directly from your instructor or teaching assistant. Turnitin Technical Support will not provide these to students. Create an Account (New Users) : Visit Turnitin and select Create Account . Choose the Student option.

If your instructor uses (not LMS integration):

The most common friction point occurs when a student claims, "I couldn't submit my assignment because I didn't have the key." In a frantic rush before a deadline, a student might email an instructor asking for the code. If the instructor isn't checking email, the student misses the deadline.