Software for Students

All software listed below is also available in our computer labs (except ZBrush, which is only available in Addams computer labs).

Weitzman ITS does not support the use of Macs in graduate programs, and as such all installers hosted on PennBox are Windows-only.

 

Adobe Creative Cloud

  • For the 2024-25 academic year, Weitzman graduate and PhD students are eligible for a free subscription to Adobe CC. Non-Weitzman students can purchase a discounted yearly Adobe subscription for $139.88. The yearly subscription license is usable through May 26, 2025. Access to subscriptions is available via the Campus Express portal beginning May 28, 2024.

  • For Spring 2025, pro-rated subscriptions are available to purchase for students enrolled in Weitzman courses. The subscription is available via Campus Express starting on Monday, January 13, 2025. The subscription license will be valid through May 26, 2025.

ArcGIS Pro

Autodesk 

  • Autodesk offers free educational licensing to students. You can enroll and download software at the Autodesk Education website.

DesignBuilder 

  • Available to install on personal computers. Installer and activation instructions are available on PennBox.

Karamba3D (Rhino plug-in)

  • Available to install on personal computers. Installer and activation instructions are available on PennBox.

​Keyshot 

  • Available to install on personal computers. Installer and activation instructions are available on PennBox.

​Microsoft Office Suite

  • Available to full-time Weitzman faculty, staff, and students
  • Can be installed on up to 5 personal devices
  • Read more and install through the PennO365 page

Miro

  • Miro is a digital "whiteboard," essentially a blank canvas for sketching ideas and collaboration. It also has a number of templates for various charts, maps, and other visuals. They have a web app as well as desktop and mobile apps for use. Read more here.

Rhino 

  • Students are eligible to purchase a discounted Rhino license from Campus Express for the 2024-2025 academic year.

RhinoCFD 

  • Available to install on personal computers. Installer and activation instructions are available on PennBox.

RobotStudio 

  • Available to install on personal computers. Installer and activation instructions are available on PennBox.

V-Ray for Rhino

  • Available to install on personal computers. Installer and activation instructions are available on PennBox.
  • Limited to 61 seats. When finished using please release so others can use.
  • Students can also consider a well-timed use of a 30-day full trial from the Chaos Group website.

 ZBrush 

  • Students can obtain a free 14-day trial (full features) license via the official ZBrush website.