People who searched for Best free. software downloads for Students found the links, articles, and information on this page helpful. For Teachers for Schools for Working Scholars® for College. Software for Students The following list of software includes popular campus applications utilized by students and other academic constituents. Although it is recommended students download and install the following applications on their own computing devices, the new Virtual Software Lab service is also available as an alternative option in.
OCIO offers a variety of public domain, bulk purchase, and site-licensed software to the Ohio State community. Distribution of site licensed software varies according to the application; see Distribution Methods below for details.
Site Licensed Software
Available Software by Platform
- Broad Multi-Platform Agreements
Access to download software from the OCIO site is restricted to current Ohio State University faculty, staff, and students. The right to distribution of site licensed software is limited to the Office of the CIO. Individuals are strictly prohibited from loaning such software or making a copy for anyone else.
Distribution Methods
There is a complete summary of all software available from OCIO at the Available Software by Platform list above. Software is distributed via several channels, but all software on our local servers can be requested through our self-service pages. Software distribution methods include:
- Electronic distribution via the software distribution server (start at our self-service pages).
- Additional Site Licensed Software distribution can be obtained from three walk-in areas on campus:
- Tech Hub offers the Microsoft Personal Use software and the Adobe Personal Use software.
- The BuckeyeBar in Thompson Library is the primary distribution point for software media distributed directly by OCIO that is not available via download. Some software is provided on a media exchange/loan out basis, while other packages can be purchased at discount. If you request software from OCIO, you will be notified when it is prepared for pickup.
- Registered Site License Software coordinators can request certain additional software products for departmental distribution. An SLS Coordinator is authorized through their department chair or unit director to partner with OCIO to distribute site licensed software to end users within their department or unit. They must be a regular faculty or staff employee. You may request to become a coordinator through our self-service pages (select 'more options' under the software services order forms).
NOTE: If you as the end user wish to send a student or other employee (proxy) to pick up your software, that proxy must provide the BuckeyeBar with a note signed by you authorizing the proxy to get the software media and, if applicable, a properly filled out eRequest or an eRequest reference number.
Student Software
Microsoft Office 365 – Student Advantage Program
The University of Wyoming participates in the Microsoft Student Advantage program. This program provides free access to the full versions of Microsoft Office to enrolled students.
- Instructions on how to install the software can be found at:
How to install Office Pro Plus from the Student Advantage Program
Microsoft Azure Dev Tools for Teaching
Azure Dev Tools for Teaching is a subscription-based offering for accredited schools and departments providing access to tools commonly used in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs. It provides professional developer and designer tools, software, and services from Microsoft to your faculty and students. It includes our latest technologies and cloud services to inspire and excite students. And, it provides educators a diverse set of resources to ensure their classrooms challenge, engage, and motivate students in new ways.
- Software that is acquired through your Azure Dev Tools for Teaching subscription is only for instructional and research purposes; it cannot be used for administrative or commercial purposes.
- More information on the program, including a complete list of available products and services can be found at:
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/education/institutions/dev-tools-for-teaching-faq/ - Directions on creating an account to gain access to the program can be found at:
https://uwyo.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1940/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=90537 - Once you have an account setup, you can access the portal at:
https://azureforeducation.microsoft.com/devtools
Software available for free and at reduced prices
Free Software For University Students Login
Information Technology has partnered with Kivuto to provide students with access to educationally priced software products through their OnTheHub portal. To access these products, please click on the link below and sign in with your UWyo username and password. The OnTheHub portal includes Windows 10 Education as a free upgrade for students.
Free Software For University Students
Free Software for UW Students:
Free Microsoft Software For University Students
- AutoDesk - AutoDesk products are available to students free by following directions on the linked web site.
- ChemOffice Professional - ChemOffice Professional is available for free to students. Access to the portal and software downloads can be found at the below link: