ArcGIS 10.x is available for students to download and install on their own personal computers (with Windows OS). This includes the ArcGIS Desktop Advanced license, with extensions such as 3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst, and others. See the ArcGIS Student Edition Installation Guide (PDF) below for full instructions.

Note: ArcGIS requires the Windows operating system. Mac users are advised to see the instructions below for options to first install Windows using Bootcamp.

Request an activation code for ERDAS IMAGINE Student Edition (Cal Poly Log-in Required)

One-year licenses for ERDAS IMAGINE  are available for student academic use on personal computers (PCs with Windows operating system). 

Lean More about ERDAS Imagine for remote sensing with Hexagon Geospatial U

Access over 70 free and student-edition software packages including:

AutoCAD (PC and MAC versions),

AutoCAD Civil 3D and Map 3D

Revit, 3ds Max Design, Maya, and many others.

Tableau is a powerful easy-to-use program for data visualizing. 

Minitab statistical software is available for download through your My Cal Poly Portal.

JMP statistical software is also available for download on personal computers through your My Cal Poly Portal. 

Download a Free full version of SAS software for student, faculty, and staff non-commercial use. Join the SAS University community for additional resources and support, or visit support.sas.com to learn more.

Download SAS University Edition

SolidWorks Student Design Kit 2013-2014

3D mechanical CAD software for design and engineering applications. Integrates design, verification, communication and project data management. Access the SolidWorks Student Design Kit 2013-2014 through your My Cal Poly Portal and the Technical Service Request.

Access additional free and discounted academic and personal use software available through the Kivuto OnTheHub!