Classroom and Lab Software

Software Installation Requests

We provide a robust list of software application in our learning spaces. If the application you need is not available, course instructors may request additional software to be installed. After receiving your software installation request, our support staff will be in contact with you to consult on the installation requirements and verify that your requested software is compatible with our computing environment.

The following is a list of software that is pre-installed on classroom workstations:

Adobe Acrobat
Citrix Workspace
Echo360 Universal Capture
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Office (includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Point Solutions (formerly Turning Point)
VLC Media Player
Webex
Zoom

Software Installation Request Guidelines

To place a request for additional software to be installed on an GW IT-supported computer, the following criteria must be met:

The requestor must be a course instructor or academic department.
Requestors must provide the software media and proof of licensing to GW IT.
GW IT will verify requested software compatibility prior to installation approval.
Software Request Deadlines:

- Fall: July 1st

- Spring: November 1st

- Summer: February 1st

Please note:

GW IT will not install unlicensed software. It is the requestor's responsibility to provide adequate licensing. Any requests submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Additional information may be required for consideration.