Available Software
Many software titles are available to faculty, staff and students for free or at a discounted cost. This applies to both TU-owned and personal computers. Be sure to check with your department to see if they offer additional software options.
Use Microsoft for FREE at TU!
Students, faculty and staff, get Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive and other Microsoft apps as long as you're at TU! Download on up to five personal devices or access online
from anywhere. Learn more about Microsoft 365.
Software at TU
Find software
Links on this page provide options for accessing university-site licensed software for students, faculty and staff. See recommended titles for students.
Manage or install software
Students, faculty and staff can manage cloud or software applications, update listings or request software installation. Get started. Learn more about software installation options for faculty and staff.
Purchase or renew software
Looking to make a new software purchase or renew an existing contract? We can help. Faculty, staff and TU student organizations can submit a TechHelp service request to start the process.
Other ways to access discounted or free software for personal or university use
See TU's software options, access free, site-licensed, software discounts, and learn if it's for university computers or personal use.
| Description | Who can access | Type of computer/device | Self-Help Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| TU Software Distribution - software updates or installations on TU computers | Faculty, staff |
TU-owned | |
| Microsoft 365 Portal - access apps like Word, Excel, OneNote, OneDrive, etc. from anywhere or download on up to five devices. | Faculty, staff, students | TU-owned, personal |
Self-help info for a TU PC or TU Mac, or a personal device. Learn more. |
| Virtual Workspace - remote access to apps and files from on or off campus. | Faculty, staff, students | TU-owned, personal | See desktops and applications available in VW. |
| Maryland Enterprise Education Consortium (MEEC) - this contract allows Maryland educational institutions to purchase certain hardware, software and related products at a discounted price. MEEC software is distributed to all TU faculty and staff members for use on their university-owned computer desktops, laptops and tablets. | Faculty, staff | TU-owned | Already installed on TU computers, can be updated through the Software Center. Learn more. |
| OntheHub.com - discounted Microsoft software for personal use, including Adobe Creative Cloud, VMware and the latest Windows operating system upgrades. Applied Information Technology and Computer and Information Sciences majors can download Microsoft titles for free. | Faculty, staff, students | Personal | See how to create and renew an account, and how to get software. |
| OTS Student Multimedia Services lab applications- 80+ titles available for in-person use on Mac and Windows computers. |
Faculty, staff, students | On-site lab computers in Cook Library (CK0404C) | Contact the OTS Tech Support Desk with questions. |
Need help?
If you have questions or need help, contact the OTS Technology Support Desk or submit a TechHelp service request.