Software Applications

Standard Software & Support for TCU-Owned Computers

Our consultants have experience with all of the application software that comes on the standard campus image. Furthermore, assistance is provided for any campus-licensed software, such as Adobe CC and SPSS. Keep in mind that we do not have experience with every third-party application that you can download to your machine, and we may refer you to the manufacturer or software provider for assistance. Following is a list of the base items installed on our image.

Windows 11

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Office 2021
  • Browsers: Microsoft Edge, Google Chome, Firefox
  • Crowdstrike (Virus Protection)
  • 7-Zip
  • WinSCP (FTP)
  • Software Center (Portal to install TCU-provided software)

Mac OS14 (Sonoma)

  • Preview
  • Office 2021
  • Browsers: Safari, Google Chrome, Firefox
  • Crowdstike (Virus Protection)
  • Fetch (FTP)
  • Jamf Pro (System Management Tool)
  • Self Service (Portal to install TCU-provided software)

Note: TCU has campus licenses for Adobe Creative Cloud, SPSS, and a series of other applications. See the Software Application service page for more information. These are limited to TCU-owned computers only.


Campus Site-Licensed Software for TCU-Owned Computers

TCU also has a series of site licenses that cover either the entire campus or specific departments based on how the initial purchase of the product was done. If you have questions about installing or using this software, please check options in the right-side menu bar or use the Create a Ticket button if what you need is not available. In most cases, you can install these applications from the Software Center (Win) or Self Service (Mac) applications on your computer.

When a department requests the addition of a software application on the computers in their lab, the department may be responsible for all costs related to the application (purchase and annual maintenance).

Here is a quick list of some of the applications that fall under this description:

  • Web-based Systems: Box.com – Qualtrics – Korbyt (Digital Signage)
  • Site-Licensed Software: Adobe CC (must request a NUL or SDL) – ChemDraw – ExpressionWeb – Gaussian – ImageNow – Portfolio – GIS/ESRI – SPSS – Stata MP2 – Tableau
    • Note: Keep in mind that these softwares can only be installed on TCU-owned computers.
  • IT-Funded Software: SPSS – SAS – Coventor – Exelis – Gap Technologies – DSpace – Minitab – Eviews – Systat – WebCAPE – Wolfram Mathmatica
    • Note: IT Funded means that any new license requests for this software need to start with IT Purchasing. IT will cover the cost of the initial purchase and the maintenance on these software applications for users. Keep in mind that this software can only be installed on TCU-Owned computers.
  • Customer Funded but IT Maintained Software: Antidote – MatLab – Muthen Mplus – SPSS Amos –Stata MP4, MP8, and MP16 – Eviews
    • Note: Customer Funded but IT Maintained means that any new license requests for this software must start with IT Purchasing and the initial license cost is covered by the Customer’s department. IT will cover the cost of the maintenance on these software licenses in the future. Keep in mind that this software can only be installed on TCU-Owned computers.
Buying Software for a TCU-Owned Computer

All technology-related purchases for TCU must go through the IT Purchasing department.

Please, review the IT Purchasing page for more information about how to work with them to purchase equipment or software.

Personal Purchases for TCU Employees (Remote Work)

Current TCU employees have access to two work-at-home licenses that give them the ability to install software on their machines. Students also have access to discount purchases of software. Downloading and accessing these software packages takes place through the VarsityBuys website and they charge a small fee to facilitate the transaction. Please, click on the links below to go directly to the Varsitybuys purchasing pages.

Warning: You must verify your identity with VarsityBuys before you are allowed to access the system. Make sure to use your TCU email when creating your account. Do not forget that support from TCU for personal devices is limited since we do not own or manage your device.

Note: This is NOT intended for use on TCU-owned equipment. Please, reach out to the IT Purchasing group for more information about technology purchases with TCU funds.

Microsoft Office for TCU Employees

TCU has several applications that are for installation on personally-owned computers and devices. Do not install this software on TCU-owned computers since it could interfere with the license on your machine. In order to install the apps on a personal device, please put in a request through the service desk and present a business case.

Note: This is NOT intended for use on TCU owned computers. Please, reach out to the IT Purchasing group for more information about technology purchases with TCU funds.

Free Software for TCU Students

TCU provides O365 to its students at not cost. This includes software like Office, Outlook and OneNote. All you have to do is visit http://stumail.tcu.edu to login to the system and download the software (you must be a current student). We also provide discounts on other equipment and software. Visit our student purchasing page to see what we have to offer.

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