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KU provides free and discounted software to help students reach their academic goals. In addition to software available for download to personal computers, KU also provides access to a diverse selection of software in campus computing labs. Visit software.ku.edu for a complete list of software available at KU.
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Please Note: New students will be able to access KU's Web Store once they have completed enrollment.
Free Software for KU Students
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office includes Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote and more. Students can download and install Office 365 through myCommunity.ku.edu at no cost. See our Knowledge Base article for step-by-step instructions.
What’s included in Office 365 at KU?For Windows:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Skype for Business, and OneDrive for Business.
For Mac:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Skype for Business, and OneDrive for Business.
EndNote
EndNote is a software that helps you gather, manage, and cite references to scholarly literature and materials. Download it at no cost from KU's Software Webstore.
SigmaPlot
SigmaPlot is a statistical data analysis and graphic visualization package that is part of the Systat software family. Download it at no cost from KU's Software Webstore.
Maple 17
Maple is a statistical software package for advanced mathematics. Download it at no cost from KU's Software Webstore.
MathWorks MATLAb
MATLAB is a high-level language and interactive environment for numerical computation, visualization, and programming. Using MATLAB, you can analyze data, develop algorithms, and create models and applications.Maple is a statistical software package for advanced mathematics. Download it at no cost from KU's Software Webstore.
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Minitab
Minitab is a statistical package that provides a broad range of basic and advanced data analysis techniques. It includes regression techniques (general and logistic), analysis of variance, experimental design, control charts and quality tools, survival analysis, multivariate analyses (principal components, cluster and discriminant), time series, descriptive and non-parametric statistics, exploratory data analysis, power and sample-size calculations. In addition Minitab supports a wide range of graph and chart types. Download it at no cost from KU's Software Webstore.
Read&Write
Read & Write is a comprehensive educational tool designed to support reading, writing, research, and studying for all students, particularly those with reading and writing, learning disabilities and who are learning English. Read&Write customizable toolbar provides reading, writing, studying, and research support tools within familiar applications, such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Adobe Reader and web browsers. Download it at no cost from KU's Software Webstore.
SigmaPlot 14
SigmaPlot is a statistical data analysis and graphic visualization package that is part of the Systat software family. Download it at no cost from KU's Software Webstore.
SPSS
SPSS is modular, tightly integrated, full-featured statistics software for the analytical process, including planning, data collecting, data access, data management and preparation, analysis, reporting and deployment. Download it at no cost from KU's Software Webstore.
Discounted Software for KU Students
Many software manufacturers offer education discounts for students. Check to see if you qualify for educational pricing before purchasing any new software. Please find below a list of discounted software available to students at KU's Web Store.
SAS
SAS is a flexible and extensible fourth-generation programming language designed for data access, transformation and reporting. Purchase SAS at a discounted rate from KU's Software Webstore.
Recommended Software for KU Students
Antivirus Software
Sophos Antivirus is software that detects and removes malicious software on your computer. Always be sure to have antivirus software installed and up-to-date on your personal computers. KU uses Sophos Antivirus on all KU workstation computers. Students can download a free version of Sophos Home for PCs and Macs directly from Sophos. Download Sophos Home for PC and Mac »
Software in Campus Computer Labs
In addition to the free and discounted software available to students for download, KU IT also provides free access to a wide range of software in public campus computing labs. Visit Computer Labs for lab locations and a complete list of the software available in labs. Visit Software for a complete list of software available at KU.
For example, students can access the Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, etc.) in all public campus computing labs.
KU's Virtual Lab
KU's Virtual Lab allows students to remotely access some of the most popular campus computer lab applications for free using a laptop, desktop computer or mobile device — anytime and anywhere they have an Internet connection. Current Virtual Lab offerings include: Microsoft Office, EndNote, MATLAB, and SPSS. Learn more about how to access Virtual Lab at howto.ku.edu/virtuallab.
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If you don't see the software you are looking for, please ask ITS Software
Adobe
UCSC provides Adobe Creative Cloud to all active faculty, staff and enrolled students.
Software includes Acrobat Pro, Lightroom, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere and much more.
Please visit ourAdobe Creative Cloud Service Page for more information.
ArcGIS by ESRI
ArcGIS Desktop is an integrated collections GIS & Mapping software products available free for UCSC students. ArcGIS installs on Windows OS only.
For software media and support information, click here to [show]
- ArcGIS installs on Windows OS only.
- A Free ArcGIS Desktop software download is available for all students.
- Request Here for new or renewal of existing license. Link opens IT Request ticket form when complete will provide you a direct link to ESRI.com and provide an authorization code to register for the software download.
- Installation & activation support: http://esri.com/evalhelp
- Try to run ArcGIS on a Mac? Please see this page
- ArcGIS Training is free
- Visit https://www.esri.com/training/ create an account using your @ucsc.edu address
- Contact ITS Software (opens ticket) to request access, provide your ESRI account info.
AutoDesk
AUTODESK provides free software access for enrolled students. Get AUTOCAD, 3DS MAX, INVENTOR, REVIT, MAYA, TINKERCAD and more to use the same creativity tools in use by industry leaders worldwide.
For software media and support information, click here to [show]
- AutoDesk installs on Windows or Mac.
- Visit https://www.autodesk.com/education/home to set up an account to access software
- Visit the Autodesk Knowledge base: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support
Avast Antivirus - Free Anti Virus Software
Avast Antivirus is free Mac OS anti-virus software available for personally owned computers. Anti-virus software is required when connecting to the campus ResNet. Click for ResNet Safe Connect info.For download and support information, click here to [show]
- Download Avast:
http://www.avast.com/ - Avast Support:
http://www.avast.com/support
Avira Antivirus - Free Anti Virus Software
Avira Antivirus is free Mac OS anti-virus software available for personally owned computers. Anti-virus software is required when connecting to the campus ResNet. Click for ResNet Safe Connect info.For download and support information, click here to [show]
- Download Avira for Mac:
http://www.avira.com/en/free-antivirus-mac - Download Avira for PC:
http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus - Avira Support:
http://www.avira.com/en/support
ClamAV - Free Anti Virus Software
ClamAV is free Mac OS anti-virus software available for personally owned computers. Anti-virus software is required when connecting to the campus ResNet. Click for ResNet Safe Connect info.For download and support information, click here to [show]
- Download CalmAV for Mac:
http://www.clamav.net/index.html - ClamAV help:
http://www.clamav.net/doc/troubleshoot.html
JMP
JMP dynamically links statistics with graphics. JMP is provided free to UCSC students
For download & support information for JMP software, click here to [show]
- Access current Student Download here: JMP for Windows & Mac
- JMP software is installed on most campus lab computers
- Download and installation support: Contact ITS Software
- JMP is under UCOP purchasing agreement
LabVIEW
NI LabVIEW is available free to students under a campus license. LabVIEW is used to develop sophisticated measurement, test, and control systems using intuitive graphical icons and wires that resemble a flowchart. For purchase information, click here to [show]
- For Home Use, please request access: Software Request
MATLAB
MathWorks MATLAB
Now available free to all students as a site license, all Mathworks products, toolboxes and training modules are available. Visit: MATLAB support page for links and information on access.A leading developer of mathematical computing software. Engineers and scientists worldwide rely on its products to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and development. [show]
Microsoft Azure Dev Tools for Teaching
Formally Imagine.... Azure Dev Tools for Teaching is a Microsoft Program that supports technical education by providing access to Microsoft software for learning, teaching and research purposes. For access info, click here to [show]
- Students, faculty and staff can access Azure Dev Tools for Teaching Standard software free to teach, develop, support, conduct, or take courses, labs, or programs offered at UCSC. Use must be non-commercial.
- Go to Azure Dev Tools for Teaching to register and validate your UCSC affiliation.
- Baskin School of Engineering Students can register for Azure Dev Tools for Teaching Premium here
Microsoft Software, Office 365
Free Office 365 is available for UCSC students. Log in and download and install the current versions of Office and Office for Mac on up to 5 computers, 5 phones & 5 tablets.For information, click here to [show]
- To access your Microsoft Office 365 account, go to this site: https://portal.office.com/
- Enter your youremail@ucsc.edu
- Sign in with your UCSC CruzID and Gold password
- Accounts activate in late September for incoming Fall Quarter students.
- Not all Office 365 products and services have been enabled
- Visit the Office 365 Service Page
- On The Hub has free Windows 10 operating system software for students
- If you need help, please open an IT Request ticket
R - Statistics
R is a free software environment for statistical computing and graphicsFor download information, click here to [show]
- Download R FREE from the R Project Site
- Manuals and Support information on the R Project site
SAS
SAS tools provide traditional statistical analysis of variance and predictive modeling to exact methods and statistical visualization techniquesFor free student access and support information, click here to [show]
- SAS runs on Windows 10, 8.1, Windows 7 (not Home Basic) Supported OS and requirements
- Students: For access to SAS, request the Home Use Rights Compliance Form from ITS Software
- Prompted to renew your SID license file? Contact ITS Software for the current file
- Software installation support available. Contact ITS Software
- Free E-Learning Courses for Instructors and Students, request E-Learning Code
SFTP - Secure File Transfer
SFTP clients are free and used to provide network file access, file transfer, and file management functionality over any reliable data streamFor download and support information, click here to [show]
- Windows and Mac FileZilla client: Download direct from FileZilla
- Mac Fugu client: Download direct from Fugu
- Software installation support is provided. Contact ITS Software
Sophos Home - Free Anti Virus Software
Sophos Home is free PC & Mac OS anti-virus software available for personally owned computers. Anti-virus software is required when connecting to the campus ResNet. Click for ResNet Safe Connect info.To download, click here to [show]
- Download Sophos Home:
https://www.sophos.com/en-us/lp/sophos-home.aspx
SPSS Software
SPSS is a statistical analysis software program. SPSS is used to generate tabulated reports, charts, and plots of distributions and trends, descriptive statistics, and complex statistical analysis. UCSC has a site license for SPSS and it is available to all. Students access information here
For more information, click here to [show]
- Student SPSS information and download page
- Limited support, request help though IT Request
SSH Telnet
Telnet is a network protocol used on the UCSC area networks to provide a terminal connection
For download and support information, click here to [show]
- Download free Windows PuTTY client
- Mac use Terminal Server found in your Utilities folder
- Software installation support is provided. Contact ITS Software
Virtual Box VM
Oracle VirtualBox is a powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization product for enterprise as well as home use. It is a professional solution that is freely available as Open Source Software under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL) version. For Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris
For download and support information, click here to [show]
- Welcome to Virtual Box: Virtual Box .ORG
- Download free: Virtual Box Downloads
Apple
Apple computers arrive with built-in apps including iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, Keynote.
For purchase information, click here to [show]
- Student & Personal computers: Buy from the Bay Tree Bookstore.
EndNote
EndNote is bibliography management software that integrates with word processors.
For purchase information, click here to [show]
- Purchase EndNote at the Bay Tree Bookstore.
FileMaker
FileMaker is easy database development for Mac and Windows.
For purchase information, click here to [show]
- Purchase for student & personal computers: Buy from the Bay Tree Bookstore.
LabVIEW
NI LabVIEW Student Edition has the same functionality as the LabVIEW full development system. LabVIEW is used to develop sophisticated measurement, test, and control systems using intuitive graphical icons and wires that resemble a flowchart. For purchase information, click here to [show]
- Purchase for student owned personal computers: $19.99, order: LabVIEW Student Edition.
Maple
Maple is general-purpose commercial computer algebra software
For purchase information, click here to [show]
- Students: purchase the Student Edition from Maple
Mathematica
Mathematica is a computational software program used in scientific, engineering, and mathematical fields and other areas of technical computing.
For purchase information, click here to [show]
- Mathematica is installed in campus computer labs
- Students: Order direct from vendor Mathematica for Students. Request a 15% discount code from ITS Software
- Wolfram|Alpha computational knowledge engine.
On The Hub
On The Hub is an online re-seller of software for your personal computer. Popular titles including Microsoft, Adobe, Endnote and Parallels are available at an educational discount. Windows 10 is free for students. For purchase information for On The Hub sales, click here to [show]
- Click the Student tab and register with your @ucsc.edu to order from On The Hub
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Parallels Desktop for Mac
download free, software For Mac
Software providing hardware virtualization for Mac computers with Intel processors
For purchase information, click here to [show]
- 14 day evaluation is available, download direct from Parallels.
- Student & personal computers: Buy from the Bay Tree Bookstore
Red Hat Linux
Red Hat is a Linux Operating System with upgrade and patch support
For purchase information, click here to [show]
- Academic Desktop and Server Editions are available under annual support subscriptions.
- Order direct or Contact Red Hat Sales: 1-866-273-3428 x 45014
VMware
Mac Software Downloads
Run multiple operating systems at the same time on a single computer using virtualization. Fusion for Mac or Workstation for Windows
For purchase information, click here to [show]
- Fusion for Mac: Download the software with a 30 day Fusion trial from VMware
- Workstation for Windows: download the software with a 30 day Workstation trial from VMware
- Student & personal computers: Buy from the Bay Tree Bookstore