Requests for academic software, applications, and cloud-based services for centrally-managed facilities are vetted through academic review by faculty, department chairs, deans, and the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Additionally, User Support Services also reviews all academic software purchase requests and evaluates the licensing agreements, compatibility, usability, and redundancy of the requested software, applications, and online services.
To request the purchase and/or installation of software in USS facilities, please complete the Academic Software Request Form. Approval from a department chair, dean, or vice president may be required before purchase and installation can be completed. A funding source for procurement may also be required depending on available software purchase funding. USS will evaluate the software and obtain licensing information before the request is submitted to the Vice President of Academic Affairs for final approval. Approvals and any communication required should be entered or attached to the ticket associated with the Academic Software Request Form.
Please Note: As of Fall 2025, all Windows software used in our academic labs and electronic classrooms must be Microsoft Windows 11 compatible. Apple software should be macOS 15 and Apple Silicon compatible.