Software at Penn State

As a Penn State student, faculty, or staff member, a variety of software is available to you for no cost or at a reduced cost. Browse the categories below to see all current offerings, including subject-specific software.

Service Status

Software Available at no cost

Students
Faculty
Staff

Students, faculty, and staff can visit software request to browse, request, and download software available through Penn State at no cost. 

Shop Software

Faculty
Staff

Faculty and staff can visit PSUbuy and select the IT Software tile to shop and purchase software. Shoppers must complete live or web-based training to gain access to PSUbuy.  

Software Available for Personal Purchase

Faculty
Staff
Graduate Students

Graduate students, faculty, and staff can purchase select software titles, including EndNote, Nvivo, and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, individually with a personal credit card through General Stores. Learn How To Order Personal Purchase Software Licenses Through ODP (General Stores) 

View Courseware

Faculty
Staff

View and request software for classroom use.

Computing Software

Students
Faculty
Staff

Commonly used research software available for use on Penn State’s research supercomputer.

Labs and Classrooms

Students
Faculty

Software applications and versions available in computer labs, classrooms, and Remote Access.

Purchasing

Faculty
Staff

Review general guidelines for purchasing software for University purposes.

Research

Faculty
Staff

Catalog of services, software, and tools available to aid in the execution and administration of research projects by researchers and research administrators.

Security

Students
Faculty
Staff

There are several FREE anti-virus software options available for Penn State faculty, staff, and students.

WebLabs

Students
Faculty

Access a Penn State Computer lab desktop and software from the convenience of a web browser.

Mobile App Publishing

Students
Faculty
Staff

The process for submitting and releasing a Penn State Mobile App to Google Play and Apple App Store.