Available Software
Many software titles are available to faculty, staff and students for free or at a discounted cost. This applies to both ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø-owned and personal computers. Be sure to check with your department to see if they offer additional software options.
Use Microsoft for FREE at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø!
Students, faculty and staff, get Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive and other Microsoft apps as long as you're at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø! Download on up to five personal devices or access online
from anywhere. Learn more about Microsoft 365.
Software at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
Find software
Links on this page provide options for accessing university-site licensed software for students, faculty and staff. See recommended titles for students.
Manage or install software
Students, faculty and staff can manage cloud or software applications, update listings or request software installation. Learn more about software installation options for faculty and staff.
Purchase or renew software
Looking to make a new software purchase or renew an existing contract? We can help. Faculty, staff and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student organizations can to start the process.
Other ways to access discounted or free software for personal or university use 
See ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's software options, access free, site-licensed, software discounts, and learn if it's for university computers or personal use.
| Description | Who can access | Type of computer/device | Self-Help Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø software available for use in Cook Library |
Faculty, staff, students | Through the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø-owned on-site computers |
by location in the library, Mac or PC and more. |
| ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Software Distribution - software updates or installations on ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø computers | Faculty, staff |
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø-owned |
Self-help info for a or |
| - access apps like Word, Excel, OneNote, OneDrive, etc. from anywhere or download on up to five devices. | Faculty, staff, students | ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø-owned, personal |
Self-help info for a or or a . . |
| - remote access to apps and files from on or off campus. | Faculty, staff, students | ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø-owned, personal | See desktops and applications available in VW. |
| - this contract allows Maryland educational institutions to purchase certain hardware, software and related products at a discounted price. MEEC software is distributed to all ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty and staff members for use on their university-owned computer desktops, laptops and tablets. | Faculty, staff | ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø-owned | Already installed on ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø computers, can be updated through the Software Center. Learn more. |
| - discounted Microsoft software for personal use, including Adobe Creative Cloud, VMware and the latest Windows operating system upgrades. Applied Information Technology and Computer and Information Sciences majors can download Microsoft titles for free. | Faculty, staff, students | Personal | See how to . |
Need help?
If you have questions or need help, contact the OTS Technology Support Desk or submit a service request.