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 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 Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro, and more. |
| Platform | Windows, Mac |
| Eligible users | Current faculty and staff |
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. For assistance, contact the ITS Help Desk. |
Microsoft Office 2016
| Software |  Microsoft Office 2016 |
|---|---|
| Description | Microsoft Office 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
Faculty and staff can request software for their university-issued computer by submitting a software request form. To access the form, you need to log in to ServiceNow with your MyCalStateLA ID account.