Research Software
Quicklink(s)
OIT distributes licenses and installers for a number of research software applications that are commonly used by faculty, staff, and students across campus.
Software Titles Available
- ArcGIS (ArcMap & Pro)
- JMP
- LabVIEW
- Mathematica & Wolfram|Alpha Pro
- MATLAB
- SAS
- SPSS
How to obtain a license
Software licenses are available from our Service Catalog. UCInetID logins are required. There are separate forms for students and staff/faculty.
- Student licenses have no additional charge
- Faculty and staff must pay for certain licenses. See the software service catalog for pricing.
Current License Holders
Already have a license? Check your email inbox for instructions or download the software from our new SharePoint site.
Other Software
In addition to research software, the Software Service Catalog is where you can get other software including Microsoft Office for Personal Use, Adobe Acrobat or Creative Cloud, Cisco Secure Client VPN, Alertus Emergency Alert software, Camtasia products like SnagIt, and much more.
Top Research Software Questions
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Cost
| Service | Current Rates | Rate Type |
|---|---|---|
| ArcGIS - Classroom Network | $250/fiscal year (minimum order of 10, CSCs only) | Recharge |
| ArcGIS for Students | Free for students | No charge |
| ArcGIS Server | $500/fiscal year | Recharge |
| ArcGIS Standalone | $400/fiscal year | Recharge |
| JMP for Students | Free for students | No charge |
| JMP Pro | $250/fiscal year | Recharge |
| LABVIEW | $420/fiscal year | Recharge |
| LABVIEW for Students | Free for students | No charge |
| Mathematica | $400/fiscal year | Recharge |
| Mathematica for Students | Free for students | No charge |
| MATLAB | Free for currently enrolled students, active employees, guests & emeriti (subject to change in FY25) | No charge |
| SAS for Students | Free for students | No charge |
| SAS Server | $600/fiscal year | Recharge |
| SAS Workstation | $260/fiscal year (Administrative and Teaching & Research licenses are identical, but are automatically distributed via AntSoft depending on whether the license holder is a faculty member or researcher (T&R) or staff member (Admin)) | Recharge |
| SPSS - Classroom Network | $260/fiscal year (minimum order of 10, CSCs only) | Recharge |
| SPSS for Students | Free for students | No charge |
| SPSS Standalone | $260/fiscal year | Recharge |
See the Software Service Catalog for the current pricing of individual software titles. Some software titles have no additional charge.
SPSS Pricing
In 2022, the contract with IBM changed resulting in a renewal cycle that is tied to the calendar year. The Authorization Code now expires on December 31 of each year and must be renewed annually.
Recharge Only
To purchase a license, you must do so via departmental recharge only (KFS account numbers). No PALCards, credit cards, or checks are accepted. If you don’t know what KFS account number to use, please partner with your department’s bookkeeper or fiscal officer.
AT A GLANCE
REQUIREMENTS
Current employees and students. UCInetID is required to request and download software.
COST
ELIGIBILITY
Faculty, Staff, Graduate Students,
Undergraduate Students