Software
CSSD provides a wide variety of software titles to students, faculty, and staff through the University's agreements with software vendors. Software is distributed through a number of channels:
- Software Licensing Services (SLS) distributes software to the University of Pittsburgh community through its on-campus office at 105 Bellefield Hall.
- Some no-cost software titles can be downloaded online through the Software Download Service
- Students can pick up the PittNet Complete CD and Microsoft Office at no cost from any campus computing lab.
- Faculty and staff can obtain security software at no cost through the Secure Your Data community at my.pitt.edu.
- More than 75 software applications are available to faculty through the Faculty Computing Program.
Get Software >
How to acquire software.
Browse >
Browse the many packages available to you at reduced or no cost.
Faculty Computing Program >
Many popular packages and research applications are available.
Request New Software >
Request new software titles for the campus computing labs, distribution by SLS, or use in the Faculty Computing Program.
Student Compliance >
Student abuse of software licenses can result in disciplinary action.
Departmental Audit Guideline >
Ensure that software is properly licensed.
