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Last Updated: Jun 05, 2025, 09:17 AM
Software Resources for Teaching, Research, and Administration
Enhance instruction, streamline administrative tasks, and support research efforts with access to a wide range of licensed software—available at no or reduced cost.
7-Zip
7-Zip is a free and open-source tool for compressing and unzipping files, useful for saving space and sharing large files.
Adobe Captivate
Adobe Captivate is a powerful tool for creating interactive eLearning content, such as software simulations, quizzes, and instructional videos.
Adobe Creative Cloud Apps
Adobe Creative Cloud is a suite of professional apps for design, photo editing, video production, web development, and more.
Once you have installed the Creative Cloud app, sign-in with your SIU credentials, and then you can download/use any of the Adobe apps listed below.
Request license for personal device Install on an SIU-owned device
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Animate
- Adobe Audition
- Adobe Bridge
- Adobe Character Animator
- Adobe Dimension
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Fresco
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InCopy
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Lightroom Classic
- Adobe Media Encode
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Prelude
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Premiere Rush
- Adobe Substance 3D Designer
- Adobe Substance 3D Modeler
- Adobe Substance 3D Painter
- Adobe Substance 3D Sampler
- Adobe Substance 3D Stager
- Adobe XD
Anaconda
Anaconda is a free, open-source platform for data science and machine learning, with Python, R, and many pre-installed libraries and tools.
ArcGIS (Several Options)
ArcGIS CityEngine
ArcGIS CityEngine is a 3D modeling software used to design and visualize urban environments. It allows users to create detailed cityscapes using real-world geographic data or synthetic layouts.
Request ArcGIS CityEngine Install on an SIU-owned device
ArcGIS Drone2Map | Academic Use
ArcGIS Drone2Map turns drone-captured images into 2D maps and 3D models for analysis and decision-making in ArcGIS.
Request ArcGIS Drone2Map Install on an SIU-owned device
ArcGIS Drone2Map | Administrative Use
ArcGIS Drone2Map turns drone-captured images into 2D maps and 3D models for analysis and decision-making in ArcGIS.
Request ArcGIS Drone2Map Install on an SIU-owned device
ArcGIS Pro | Academic Use
ArcGIS Pro is a powerful mapping and spatial analysis software used for creating and working with geographic data.
Request ArcGIS Pro Install on an SIU-owned device
ArcGIS Pro | Administrative Use
ArcGIS Pro is a powerful mapping and spatial analysis software used for creating and working with geographic data.
Audacity
Audacity is a free, easy-to-use program for recording and editing audio files.
Autodesk (Several Options)
Autodesk offers a wide-range of software options for academic use. Browse the list below to find the specific Autodesk offering you would like.
Autodesk 3ds Max 2025
Autodesk 3ds Max is a 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software used for games, movies, and architectural visualization.
Request Autodesk 3ds Max Install on an SIU-owned device
Autodesk AutoCad 2025
Autodesk AutoCad 2025 is a widely used design and drafting tool for creating 2D and 3D plans, blueprints, and technical drawings.
Request Autodesk AutoCAD Install on an SIU-owned device
Autodesk Civil 3D 2025
Autodesk Civil 3D 2025 is a version of AutoCAD with tools specifically for civil engineering, such as designing roads, land development, and infrastructure projects.
Request Autodesk Civil 3D Install on an SIU-owned device
Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion is a cloud-based 3D design tool that combines CAD, CAM, and CAE for product design and manufacturing.
Request Autodesk Fusion Install on an SIU-owned device
Autodesk Inventor Pro 2025
Autodesk Inventor is a 3D mechanical design software used for creating detailed digital prototypes of mechanical parts and assemblies.
Request Autodesk Fusion Install on an SIU-owned device
Autodesk Maya 2025
Autodesk Maya is a professional 3D animation software used in film, TV, and game development for modeling, animating, and visual effects.
Request Autodesk Fusion Install on an SIU-owned device
Autodesk MotionBuilder 2025
Autodesk MotionBuilder is a real-time 3D character animation tool, often used for motion capture editing and virtual production.
Request Autodesk Fusion Install on an SIU-owned device
Autodesk Mudbox 2025
Autodesk Mudbox is a 3D sculpting and painting tool used to create high-detail models and textures for games and film.
Request Autodesk Fusion Install on an SIU-owned device
Autodesk ReCap Pro 2025
Autodesk ReCap Pro converts photos or laser scans into 3D models and point clouds for use in design and construction workflows.
Request Autodesk Fusion Install on an SIU-owned device
Autodesk Revit 2025
Autodesk Revit is a design and documentation software used in architecture and construction, especially for Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Blender
Blender is a free 3D creation suite for modeling, animation, visual effects, and even game development.
Distance
Distance is software for analyzing wildlife survey data, especially to estimate population sizes from distance sampling.
EndNote
EndNote is a reference management tool that helps organize citations and create bibliographies for research papers.
Request EndNote for a Personal Device Install on an SIU-owned device
ERDAS IMAGINE
ERDAS Imagine is a remote sensing software for analyzing satellite imagery and other geospatial data.
Request departmental purchaseFileZilla
FileZilla is a free and reliable tool for transferring files between computers using FTP (File Transfer Protocol).
GIMP
GIMP is a free image editor similar to Photoshop, great for photo manipulation and graphic design.
GitHub
GitHub CLI
GitHub CLI is a command-line tool that lets users interact with GitHub directly from the terminal—such as cloning repositories, creating issues, managing pull requests, and more—making it easier to streamline development without switching to a web browser.
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GitHub Desktop
GitHub Desktop is a platform for hosting and sharing code, especially helpful for version control and collaborating on software projects.
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro is an advanced version of Google Earth that allows measuring distances, analyzing geographic data, and viewing satellite images.
Golden
Golden is a scientific literature review and research tool that helps users discover, summarize, and track developments in a field.
Request departmental purchaseiClicker Cloud
iClicker Cloud is an interactive polling system that lets instructors ask questions during class and collect student responses in real-time.
Inkscape
Inkscape is a free tool for creating and editing vector graphics (like logos and illustrations), similar to Adobe Illustrator.
JMP Pro
JMP Pro is a data analysis software with interactive visuals, ideal for statistics, modeling, and business analytics.
Request JMP Pro for a Personal Device Install on an SIU-owned device Sign In/Activate JMP Pro Guide
Julia
Julia is a high-performance programming language designed for scientific computing and numerical analysis.
Lockdown Browser
Lockdown Browser Lab Edition
Lockdown Browser is a secure web browser that prevents cheating during online tests by locking down the testing environment.
Install on an SIU-owned device
Lockdown Browser Lab OEM
Lockdown Browser is a secure web browser that prevents cheating during online tests by locking down the testing environment.
Mathematica
Mathematica is software for doing symbolic mathematics, complex calculations, visualizations, and algorithm development.
Request Mathematica for a Personal Device Install on an SIU-owned deviceActivate Mathematica Guide
MATLAB
MATLAB is a powerful programming platform used for numerical computing, simulations, data analysis, and algorithm development.
Request MATLAB for a Personal Device Install on an SIU-owned deviceMATLAB Activate/Sign In Guide
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant integrated into Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. It helps users work more efficiently by generating content, summarizing information, analyzing data, and streamlining repetitive tasks — making it a valuable tool for boosting productivity and decision-making.
Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft Office 365 is a suite of productivity tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and cloud services like OneDrive and Teams.
Access Microsoft Office 365 in your browserInstall on an SIU-owned deviceMicrosoft Office 365 Sign In/Activate Guide
Microsoft Project Pro for Office 365
Microsoft Project Pro is a project management software for planning, scheduling, and tracking progress on complex tasks.
Request Purchase of Project Pro Install on an SIU-owned deviceProject Pro Activate/Sign In Guide
Microsoft Visio Pro for Office 365
Microsoft Visio Pro is a tool for creating flowcharts, diagrams, and organizational charts.
Request Purchase of Visio Pro Install on an SIU-owned deviceVisio Pro Activate/Sign In Guide
Notepad++
Notepad++ is a lightweight, user-friendly text editor with advanced features for coding and file editing.
OracleReports for AIS
Python
Python is a popular, easy-to-learn programming language used in everything from web development to data science and automation.
QGIS
QGIS is a free, open-source GIS (Geographic Information System) application for creating, editing, and analyzing spatial data.
R
R is a statistical computing language used for data analysis, modeling, and graphics.
RStudio Desktop
RStudio Desktop is an easy-to-use interface for writing and running R code, managing data projects, and creating visualizations.
Rtools
Rtools is a collection of software tools needed to build and install R packages on Windows.
SAS
SAS | Academic Use
SAS is a comprehensive analytics and statistical software suite used widely in research, healthcare, and business.
Request SAS Install on an SIU-owned device
SAS | Administrative Use
SAS is a comprehensive analytics and statistical software suite used widely in research, healthcare, and business.
SPSS
SPSS Amos | Academic Use
SPSS Amos is an add-on for SPSS that focuses on structural equation modeling (SEM), making it easier to build and test complex models involving variables and relationships, especially in behavioral and social sciences.
Request SPSS Install on an SIU-owned device
SPSS Statistics
SPSS Statistics is a widely used software for analyzing data and running statistical tests, often used in social sciences, education, and business research. It offers point-and-click menus and simple interfaces for exploring data and creating reports.
SurveyMonkey
With SurveyMonkey, create surveys, collect feedback, and analyze results to support academic projects, research, or administrative decision-making.
Unity Hub
Unity Hub is a launcher for managing different versions of Unity, a popular platform for creating video games and 3D applications.
Visual Acquisition
Visual Acquisition is a software used for controlling and capturing images from scientific or industrial imaging devices.
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code is a lightweight, customizable code editor that supports many programming languages and extensions.
VLC
VLC is a free media player that can open almost any video or audio file format.
VMware Workstation
VMware Workstation is a tool that lets users run multiple operating systems as virtual machines on a single physical computer.
WinSCP
WinSCP is a free tool for securely transferring files between computers using protocols like SCP and SFTP.
XPS Viewer
XPS Viewer is a program for viewing XPS (XML Paper Specification) documents, similar to PDFs.
Zotero
Zotero is a free reference manager for collecting, organizing, and citing research sources.