GIS
Data & GIS Specialist
Accessing Specialized Software on Campus
Software Availability
ArcGIS Pro, Solidworks, SPSS and the Adobe Creative Suite are available on a small number of PC workstations at Kennedy Library's temporary location in Crandall Building 60, open Monday-Friday 8am-7pm. These workstations are available for individuals or small groups of students, staff, or faculty, to work on projects, outside of college computer labs.
Installing ESRI ArcGIS Software
ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap 10.x desktop GIS software are available for students, staff, and faculty to install on campus or their own personal computers for academic use. This includes the ArcGIS Advanced license, with extensions such as 3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst, and others. Note: ArcGIS requires the Windows operating system. For Mac users, see the information below run ArcGIS though the Virtual Lab, or through ArcGIS Online.
- ArcGIS Pro Installation GuideFollow these instructions to Download, Activate, and Install ArcGIS Pro
- ArcGIS 10.x (ArcMap) Installation Guide - See notice belowNotice: ArcMap will be fully retired 2026 and be available only on request starting in 2023. Users should prioritize ArcGIS Pro as the primary desktop application.
- Installing ArcGIS on a MacNotice: This is no longer an ITS supported operation and may not be possible on current models.
- Run ArcGIS Software from the ITS Virtual Lab (AppStream)Both ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap can also be run through the ITS Virtual Labs (AWS AppStream), accessed through the Cal Poly Software Hub
AutoDesk Education Community
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.
- Autodesk Software for StudentsAccess free 1-year licenses to Autodesk software for students and educational use.