All university computers supported by Information Technology Services (ITS) are pre-installed with standard software. Additionally, faculty and staff can request to have specialized software or newer versions of software installed on their university-issued computer.
Software Available for Request
Below is a list of software that faculty and staff can request for their university-issued computer. Click each software title to view more details.
Adobe Acrobat DC
| Software |  Adobe Acrobat DC |
|---|---|
| Description | Adobe Acrobat DC allows users to view, create, edit, print, and manage files in Portable Document Format (PDF). |
| Platform | Windows, Mac |
| Eligible users | Current active faculty and staff |
Adobe Creative Cloud
| Software |  Adobe Creative Cloud |
|---|---|
| Description | Adobe Creative Cloud is a subscription-based service that provides access to the latest versions of Adobe's creative software such as Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, XD and more. |
| Platform | Windows, Mac |
| Eligible users | Current active faculty and staff; including auxiliaries |
IBM SPSS Statistics
| Software |  IBM SPSS Statistics |
|---|---|
| Description | SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) is one of the most popular statistical software packages. It can perform highly complex data manipulation and analysis with simple instructions. |
| Platform | Windows, Mac |
| Eligible users | Current faculty and staff |
| License renewal | If this software is installed on a university-issued laptop, the license needs to be renewed annually by user. License for Baseline desktop computers on the campus wired network will be automatically renewed. For assistance, contact the ITS Help Desk. |
MATLAB
| Software |  MATLAB, Simulink, and companion toolboxes |
|---|---|
| Description |
MATLAB is a high-performance language for technical computing. It integrates computation, visualization, and programming in an easy-to-use environment where problems and solutions are expressed in familiar mathematical notation. MATLAB is used by many engineers and scientists in fields such as image and signal processing, communications, control systems for industry, smart grid design, robotics, as well as computational finance. |
| Platform | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Eligible users | Current faculty, and staff |
Microsoft Office 365
| Software |  Microsoft Office 365 |
|---|---|
| Description | Microsoft Office 365 is a suite of productivity software that can be used to create documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and more. It includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher (Windows only), and Access (Windows only). |
| Platform | Windows, Mac |
| Eligible users | Current faculty and staff |
SAS
| Software |  SAS |
|---|---|
| Description | SAS (Statistical Analysis Software) is a software suite used for advanced analytics, multivariate analyses, business intelligence, data management, and predictive analytics. |
| Platform | Windows |
| Eligible users | Current faculty and staff |
| License renewal | If this software is installed on a university-issued laptop, the license needs to be renewed annually. For assistance, contact the ITS Help Desk. |
TechSmith Camtasia and Snagit
| Software |   TechSmith Camtasia and Snagit |
|---|---|
| Description | Camtasia is a screen recording and video editing software that allows users to create professional videos. Snagit is a screen capture and editing software that allows users to capture anything displayed on a screen and enhance it with effects. |
| Platform | Windows, Mac |
| Eligible users | Current faculty and staff |
Wolfram Mathematica
| Software |  Wolfram Mathematica |
|---|---|
| Description | Mathematica is a symbolic mathematical computation program used in many scientific, engineering, mathematical, and computing fields. Features include instant dynamic interactivity, high-impact adaptive visualization, symbolic interface construction, load-on-demand curated data, image and audio processing, neural networking, and 3D printing. |
| Platform | Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix |
| Eligible users | Current faculty and staff |
| License renewal | If this software is installed on a university-issued laptop, the license needs to be renewed annually. For assistance, contact the ITS Help Desk. |
How to Request Software
Windows
Faculty and staff can request software for their university-issued Windows computer by submitting a software request form. To access the form, you need to log in to ServiceNow with your MyCalStateLA ID account.
Mac
Faculty and staff can use the self-service app found on university-issued Mac computers by following this procedure: http://www.calstatela.edu/its/mac-self-service-how .
