Purdue Fort Wayne: Software licensing information for faculty and staff

Overview

All of the software availability that faculty and staff members can use.

Instructions

The steps on how to use the software applications that is given to the staff and faculty members:  

1. Microsoft Office:
   • Pre-installed on all office and classroom computers.
   • Faculty and staff can download and install up to 5 copies via Microsoft 365. Mobile or tablet downloads (Android, iOS) count separately for another 5 available Office installations.  It will automatically drop licenses from the oldest used device if it exceeds the limit.
   • Licensed through your @purdue.edu email address.
2. Adobe Products:
   • Eligibility:
     • Only active, full-time, benefited faculty and staff can use the Adobe "Named-User" software on employee computers.
     • Licensed through your @purdue.edu email address.
     • Adobe products are available for installation on office computers and are pre-installed on classroom computers.  Classroom computers do not have every app pre-installed.  Please open a ticket if you need something not already installed. On office computers, you are able to add any app from the Creative Cloud suite yourself.
     • Anyone with an Adobe account (Purdue or otherwise) can sign into the Adobe "Shared Device" software on classroom and lab computers.
   • Exceptions:
     • Graduate assistants, student employees, temporary employees, or non-paid employees must use a "VIP" annual license if they need Adobe products for job requirements.  The department is responsible for the expense.  Please open a ticket to start this process.  It will be licensed for that employee with a non-Purdue email address.
     • Using Adobe in student labs for job duties violates licensing agreements.
     • The Adobe "Shared Device" installation type is installed in labs and classrooms.  It can only be used on our physical campus, so it won't be installed on any laptops.  This is a licensing restriction.
   • Personal devices:
     • Eligible faculty and staff can install Adobe software on personal computers at no cost.
     • Others can purchase Adobe products through vendors with educational discounts.
3. Math and Statistical Software:
   • Available for installation on office and classroom computers.
   • Personal devices:
     • Can be purchased through vendors with educational discounts.

Note: IUFW faculty and staff should follow IU's recommendations on availability and installation of software on IU owned computers, as well as personal devices. 

Still need help?  Click the 'Purdue IT Request' button to start a ticket.