Software for Personal Computers

Through CSU systemwide and/or Cal State LA site license agreements with various software companies, the university provides free or discounted software to eligible students, faculty, and staff for use on their personal devices such as laptops or home computers. Please make sure to read the end-user license agreement (EULA) associated with each software title to comply with any usage restrictions set by the publisher.

Available Software

Below is a list of software that can be downloaded or purchased for personal use. Click each software title to view more details.

Software JAWS screen reader
ZoomText on-screen magnification
ZoomText Fusion hybrid magnification and screen reading
Description Students, faculty, and staff are eligible for a home-use license of either of the accessibility software for use on a personal (non-university) computer. You may choose one from the software list.
Platform Windows
Eligible users Current students, faculty, and staff
License The license is valid for 1 year from the date you activate the software and will not be renewed automatically. To renew the license, follow the same steps to download a new annual license. The license will also be terminated when you no longer have access to your MyCalstateLA ID account.
Cost Free
System requirements The software can only be activated on a Windows computer.
How to get it

To download any accessibility software, go to the Freedom Scientific Home-Use Licensing webpage and enter your Cal State LA email address to access an individual license. You will be asked to create a Freedom Scientific account. Follow the prompts provided on the website to complete the download.

Product support

For technical support:

  • Call Freedom Scientific at 727-803-8600, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Eastern Time
  • Submit a Technical Support request

For documentation on how to use the software, visit: Freedom Scientific's Documentation page.

For general support, email: support@freedomscientific.com.

 

Software Adobe Creative Cloud logo
Adobe Creative Cloud Pro
Description Adobe Creative Cloud Pro is a subscription-based service that provides access to the latest versions of Adobe desktop applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Acrobat DC, Adobe Stock and more. All subscribers will also receive 100 GB of cloud storage.
Platform Windows, Mac
Eligible users Current students
License The license is valid for 1 year from the date you activate your account and software. The software can be installed on up to 2 computers (PC or Mac). If you want to use the software on a 3rd computer, you will need to deactivate one of your other installations. The license will also terminate when you no longer have access to your MyCalstateLA ID account. For instructions, visit the Activate and Deactivate Adobe Products page.
Cost $14.99 annual subscription fee (No Refund)
System requirements Creative Cloud System Requirements
How to get it

To sign up for an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription:

  1. Log in to the Kivuto WebStore with your MyCalStateLA ID account.
  2. Click Adobe Creative Cloud, click Add to Cart, and then proceed through the checkout process. You will be required to accept the Adobe Enterprise Term License Agreement (ETLA) to proceed with the purchase.
  3. Once you place the order, follow the onscreen instructions to download the software using your Enterprise ID which is the same as your MyCalstateLA ID. Do not use your personal Adobe ID.

When your 1-year subscription expires, you can renew it by repeating the steps above. DO NOT renew your subscription at the Adobe website.

For assistance with purchasing or downloading the software, contact Kivuto Support (Phone: 1-888-396-1447, Email: support@kivuto.com).

All current Adobe subscribers can access their account and update their software at by using their Enterprise ID.

Product support

Adobe FAQs

Adobe Help Center

 

Software ArcGIS Pro Logo
ArcGIS Pro
Description ArcGIS Pro is a full-featured professional desktop GIS application from Esri. With ArcGIS Pro, you can explore, visualize, and analyze data; create 2D maps and 3D scenes; and share your work to ArcGIS Online or your ArcGIS Enterprise portal.
Platform Windows
Eligible users Current students and faculty
Cost Free
How to get it

Download ArcGIS software from the Cal State LA ArcGIS website. You will need to click Cal State LA SSO and sign in using your MyCalStateLA ID account to download the software.

Instructions to Download and Access ArcGIS Pro (DOCX)

Product support ArcGIS Pro Resources

 

Software Autodesk logo
Autodesk
Description Autodesk is a software corporation that makes 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. This includes AutoCAD, Civil 3D, 3ds Max, Maya, and more.
Platform Windows, Mac
Eligible users Current students and faculty
Cost Free
How to get it Download Autodesk software from the Autodesk Education Community website. You will need to register for an Autodesk account using your Cal State LA email address to download the software.
Product support Autodesk Support

 

Software ChemDraw logo
ChemDraw
Description ChemDraw Prime is a drawing program that provides all the tools you need to quickly create chemical structures and reactions, laboratory notes, and experiment write-ups.
Platform Windows, Mac
Eligible users Current students, faculty, and staff
Cost Free
How to get it Download ChemDraw from the PerkinElmer website. You will need to enter your Cal State LA email address for site license verification and register for a PerkinElmer account to download the software.

 

Software Grammarly logo
Grammarly@edu
Description

Grammarly is a powerful digital writing tool using artificial intelligence and natural language processing to offer grammar checking, spell checking, and plagiarism detection services along with suggestions about writing clarity, concision, vocabulary, delivery style, and tone.

Products Included with Grammarly

Platform Windows, Mac
Eligible users Current students, faculty, and staff
License The site license is valid for 1 year and you need to renew it yearly. The software can be installed on 5 different devices.
Cost Free
System requirements Grammarly Hardware and Software Requirements
How to get it

Visit the Grammarly Sign Up page to create an account using your MyCalStateLA ID account and your preferred password.

Product support

Grammarly Support

Grammarly Tips & Tutorials

Grammarly@edu FAQs

 

Software IBM SPSS Amos
Description Amos (Analysis of Moment Structures) is an add-on module for SPSS. It is designed primarily for structural equation modeling, path analysis, and covariance structure modeling.
Platform Windows
Eligible users Current faculty, staff, and students
Cost Free
How to get it Fill out the Home-use Software License Agreement Form for Faculty
Fill out the Home-use Software License Agreement Form for Students
Product support IBM SPSS Help and Support

 

Software SPSS Logo
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, staff, and students
Cost Free
How to get it Fill out the Home-use Software License Agreement Form for Faculty
Fill out the Home-use Software License Agreement Form for Students
Product support IBM SPSS Help and Support

 

Software MATLAB logo
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.

Products Included with MATLAB

Platform Windows, Mac, Linux
Eligible users Current students, faculty, and staff
License The site license is valid for 1 year from the date the campus agreement is signed, and you need to renew it yearly. The software can be installed on unlimited devices.
Cost Free
System requirements MATLAB System Requirements
How to get it

To download MATLAB:

  1. Visit the MATLAB Access website.
  2. Click the Get started today link in the Download MATLAB section.
  3. Log in with your MyCalStateLA ID account.
  4. Create a MathWorks account. MathWorks recommends using a password different from your MyCalStateLA ID account.
  5. Download and install the software.
How to renew your license

To renew your license:

  1. Open MATLAB (if the license has already expired, the activation client will launch and you can skip the next step).
  2. Navigate to the Help menu and select Licensing.
  3. Click Activate Software.
  4. Choose Activate using Internet.
  5. Once reactivated, you will need to restart MATLAB before the new license file is recognized. If the installation has already expired, you will be prompted to activate when attempting to launch MATLAB.
Product support

MATLAB Support

MATLAB Academic Online Training Suite

 

Software Microsoft Office logo
Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus
Description Office 365 ProPlus is a subscription-based version of Office. It includes the following applications.
  • Windows: Access, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Mac: Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
  • iPhone and iPad: Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Android: Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Windows Mobile: Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
Platform Windows, Mac, iOS, Android
Eligible users Current students, faculty, and staff
License The software can be installed on up to 5 computers (PC or Mac), 5 tablets, and 5 phones. A network connection is not required to use the software, but users must connect to the internet at least once every 30 days to keep their subscription active. Students will lose access to the license when they are no longer enrolled at a California State University. Faculty and staff will lose access to the license when their employment at California State University ends.
Cost Free
System requirements Office System Requirements
How to get it

To install Office 365 on a PC or Mac:

  1. Log in to Office 365 with your Cal State LA email address and password.
  2. On the Office 365 homepage, click Install Office apps, and then click Office to download the installation file.
  3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation and activate Office.

To install Office 365 apps on an iPad or iPhone:

  1. Open the App Store on your device, search for Microsoft, and then download the desired Office app.
  2. Once installed, open the app and tap Sign In.
  3. Enter your Cal State LA email address and tap Next.
  4. Enter your password and tap Sign In.

For assistance with downloading or installing the software, contact the ITS Help Desk.

Product support Microsoft Office 365 Training Center

 

Software SAS logo
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
Cost Free
How to get it Fill out the Home-use Software License Agreement Form in ServiceNow.
Product support SAS Customer Support

 

Software TechSmith Camtasia logo TechSmith Snagit logo
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
License Each software can be installed on only 1 computer (PC or Mac).
Cost Free
System requirements

Camtasia System Requirements

Snagit System Requirements

How to get it Fill out the Home-use Software License Agreement Form in ServiceNow.
Product support

TechSmith Support

TechSmith Tutorials

 

Software Wolfram Mathematica logo
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
Eligible users Current students, faculty, and staff
Cost Free
How to get it For information on how to download Mathematica, visit the Mathematica page of the ITS website.
Product support Wolfram Support

 

Software Vendors

The following vendors offer Cal State LA students, faculty, and staff discounts on the purchase of commonly used software for personal use.