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Features

• ITS considers managing the licensing and distribution of software on behalf of the campus when it meets the following criteria:
  • The software offers great value to a large portion of the UCSC community and is not overly specialized  
  • There is no existing UCSC-licensed or free software that offers the same functionality 
  • There are significant pricing discounts available for coordinated licensing 
• ITS receives campus funding to support core software needs. However, ITS does not cover the costs of licensing specialized software for individual or departmental use. If you require access to specialized software, please consult with your business unit for purchasing options
• Software is also made available to UCSC faculty and staff through Standard Desktop Services
• Computer Labs also provide access to a software library
• Eligibility requirements are described for each individual catalog title. Learn more about how we determine eligibility for software

Eligibility

Support

• Software is intended to enable your work on your individual device with limited available support.
  • Installation assistance and troubleshooting resources are available in the ITS Knowledge Base
  • See individual catalog titles for more support information
• ITS is interested in learning about new and emerging core software needs. Before submitting a request, please review the Software Catalog to ensure the software is not already licensed for campus use:
  • For teaching and learning software, the Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning Committee reviews suggestions and makes recommendations for campus funding
  • For other software, contact ITS to share your interest. ITS works with IT Governance to review recommendations annually

Cost

Costs for individual software titles are described in the ITS Software Catalog

Policy

• Acceptable Use Policy 
• IT Policies