Software
Instructors! Request software for your Spring courses now using the online form. The software request deadline is November 9. Details about software requests can be found in the April 10 memo (download either the Word document or PDF)
Use the Classroom & Lab Software Request Form to request new applications and to confirm your intent to use existing programs.
Considering purchasing software? View the Guide to Purchasing Software and Software Recommendations.
Discounted and Free Software Available Through Rice
Please choose your platform to view popular titles. For information about the licenses on these titles (and to see a complete list of licensed software), see the Licensed Software page.
If your department is participating in the Microsoft Campus Agreement, many Microsoft titles are available free of charge. Check the list of participating departments.
Windows
Mac OS
UNIX/Linux
Other Software
- Free software available to anybody (not endorsed by Rice)
- Softchoice offers hard-to-find titles and specialty applications.