# A-State Software Downloads

Arkansas State University provides access to a variety of licensed software to support academic and administrative needs. This article outlines the available software for download, compatible platforms, and the download links for each.

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##### **Microsoft 365**

- **Platforms:** Windows, Mac
- **Description:** Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook and more.
    
    
    - **Download Link: [https://www.office.com](https://www.office.com/)**

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##### **Respondus LockDown Browser**

- **Platforms:** Windows, Mac
- **Description:** A secure browser used to take tests in Canvas. Prevents printing, copying, accessing other applications, or visiting other websites during a test.
    
    
    - **Download Link: [https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=957936032](https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=957936032)**

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##### **Microsoft Visual Studio Pro**

- **Platforms:** Windows, Mac
- **Description:** An integrated development environment (IDE) for writing code in multiple programming languages.
    
    
    - **Download Link: [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/professional/](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/professional/)**

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##### **VPN GlobalProtect (Palo Alto)**

- **Platforms:** Windows, Mac
- **Description:** Allows secure remote access to A-State systems and internal resources.
    
    
    - **Download Link: [https://globalprotect.astate.edu/](https://globalprotect.astate.edu/)**

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##### **STATA**

- **Platforms:** Windows, Mac
- **Description:** Statistical software used for data analysis, manipulation, and graphics.
    
    
    - **Download Link:** **[STATA](https://pack.astate.edu/pages/software-downloads)**

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##### **Minitab**

- **Platforms:** Windows, Mac
- **Description:** Statistical analysis software for quality improvement and education.
    
    
    - **Download Link:** **[MiniTab](https://pack.astate.edu/pages/software-downloads)**

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##### **Mathematica (Wolfram)**

- **Platforms:** Windows, Mac
- **Description:** A technical computing system used in many scientific, engineering, mathematical, and computing fields.
    
    
    - **Download Link:** **[Mathematica](https://pack.astate.edu/pages/software-downloads)**

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##### **SPSS**

- **Platforms:** Windows, Mac
- **Description:** Software package used for interactive, or batched, statistical analysis.
    
    
    - **Download Link:** [**SPSS**](https://pack.astate.edu/pages/software-downloads)

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<p class="callout info">For further assistance, contact the ITS Help Desk at 870-972-3933 or stop by IT Support Services (<itsupportservices@astate.edu>). It is located on the bottom floor of the Dean B. Ellis Library, Room 149.</p>