Software Downloads and Discounts
Saint 浪花直播 University Information Technology Services provides certain software online for faculty, staff and currently enrolled students at no cost or at a discount.
With a valid SLU Net ID and password, you have access to some software, free of charge.
Microsoft Office 365
SLU offers free Microsoft Office University 365 licenses to faculty, staff and students. The licenses are valid for the extent of your professional and/or academic career.
To obtain your free copy of Microsoft 365:
- Go to
- Click "Sign In" in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Type in your SLU email address, including the @slu.edu or @health.slu.edu portion.
- Click the "Organizational Account" option, if prompted.
- Type your SLU password.
- Scroll down and click "Install."
You will need to sign into your Office Subscription, once the software has installed.
- From the Welcome to Office dialog box, select "Sign Into an Existing Subscription."
- Enter your SLU email address and SLU password
- Click "Next"
- Click "Organizational Account"
- Click "Finish"
Other Software Downloads
Currently, the following software applications are also available. You need to be signed into Google using your SLU-provided credentials to access the links below.
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Software/Application |
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| Student-owned Mac OS X and Windows operating systems | Billiken Printing allows students to print to any of the 15+ printers on campus. Billiken Printing costs 10 cents a page and uses Billiken Bucks as the payment method. | |
| Faculty and staff | The Mitel Connect software is now available to install on personal computers. | |
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Faculty and staff
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The Virtual Private Network (VPN) for SLU faculty and staff that provides secure remote access to network resources on SLU Net. Faculty and staff must first request access through mySLU, which will need to be approved before the software can be downloaded and used. | |
| Faculty, staff and students (for both Windows and Macintosh operating systems) |
Bibliography software that allows users to import citations from online bibliographic databases, organize references, images and PDFs, and create bibliographies. |
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Faculty and staff
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Respondus is a tool for creating and managing exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to a Blackboard Learn course. To request Respondus for a University-owned computer, please contact the IT Service Desk at 314-977-4000. |
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Students |
For students to take exams created with Respondus. |
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| Students, faculty and staff | These installations files are provided to students, faculty and staff for installation on personal (non-university managed computers). For installation of a managed version of this software, please contact the IT Service Desk at 314-977-4000. | |
| Students, faculty and staff | This how-to guide will walk you through how to create a MathWorks Account and download and install MATLAB associated with SLU鈥檚 license. |
Discounts for Personal Purchases
As a SLU faculty member, staff member or student, you are eligible to receive software and hardware discounts. These discounts vary based on special promotions from each company, and each vendor has specific ways to receive SLU's discount.
Software Discounts
This alternative stats program is available for university purposes on University-owned or personal machines. The University has purchased a set number of ATLAS.ti licenses that ITS is able to resell to faculty, staff and students for personal machines. These licenses are purchased on an annual basis.
Each computer will need its own yearly subscription:
Version
- ATLAS.ti for Windows or Mac
- See the
License Dates and Price
- This year's dates are Feb. 5, 2024 - Feb. 4, 2025, regardless of your actual date of purchase
- The price is $85
The Process
- Payment of the $85 per license can be made in-person in the Academic Tech Commons in the Pius Library first floor, or online through the SLU Marketplace. Upon proper receipt, ITS will install or update the license for you.
- To obtain the full installer, you will need to bring either a flash drive 2GB or larger, your computer, or you will need purchase a flash drive from the center to obtain the software. The flash drive media kit costs starts at $10.
- To obtain just the license file to update an already installed software, you will need to bring either a small flash drive, your computer or elect to have the license file emailed to you.
Not in St. 浪花直播? No problem - ITS can email you the license file, no need to pay shipping. Visit our for more information.
This stats program is available for university purposes on University-owned or personal machines. The University has purchased a set number of SAS licenses that ITS is able to resell to University departments. These licenses are purchased on an annual basis.
Each computer will need its own yearly subscription:
Version
- SAS 9.4 for 64-bit Windows based PC only
- See
License Dates and Price
- This year's dates are Aug 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023, regardless of your actual date of purchase
- The price is $145 for individual license
The Process
- Payment of the $145 per license can be made in-person in the Academic Tech Center in the Pius Library first floor, or online through the SLU Marketplace. Upon proper receipt, ITS will install or update the license for you.
- To obtain the full installer, you will need to bring either a flash drive 20 GB or larger, your computer, or you will need purchase a flash drive from the center to obtain the software. The flash drive media kit costs starts at $25.
- To obtain just the license file to update an already installed software, you will need to bring either a small flash drive, your computer, or elect to have the license file emailed to you.
Not in St. 浪花直播? No problem. ITS can email you the license file; there is no need to pay shipping. Visit our for more information.
This stats program is available for academic research purposes on University-owned or personal machines only. The University has purchased a set number of SPSS licenses that ITS is able to resell to University departments. These licenses are purchased on an annual basis.
Each computer will need its own yearly subscription:
Version
- SPSS 28 for Windows or Mac
License Dates and Price
- This year's dates are Aug. 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021, regardless of your actual date of purchase.
- The price is $85 for personal computer licenses.
The Process
- Payment of the $85 per license can be made online through the SLU Marketplace.
- Obtaining SPSS after purchase: Within two to three business days of receiving the receipt, ITS will provide you the download link and license code in an email.
Visit our for more information.
For questions about software purchasing, please contact the IT Service Desk at 314-977-4000.
Hardware Discounts
What is the Discount?
By going through the Apple Higher Ed store for SLU, you will receive up to a 12 percent discount on your purchase.
Where to Buy?
Apple Higher Ed Store for SLU
The discount through SLU ranges depending on the item. For a list of complete products, . CDWG also has a 24x7x365 technical support hotline, which is free of charge for 5 years from your date of purchase
Who is SLU's Rep for CDW-G?
Brad Wolken, bradandcontessa@cdwg.com
What is the discount?
By going through the HP Academy store for SLU, you will typically receive a 10 percent
discount on your purchase.
Where to Buy?
- Online: Visit the HP Academy Store at . Fill out the sign-up form with your name, email address and a password of your choice.
- By phone: Call 1-800-632-8251 to order by phone (8:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. EST, seven days a week). Identify yourself as a student/parent/educator at Saint 浪花直播 University.
Eligibility
The HP Academy is available to current or incoming students attending Saint 浪花直播 University or its satellite campuses, residing in the U.S.; parents of current of incoming students, residing in the United States; U.S. faculty and staff, including personnel on approved disability, medical, military or personal leaves of absence and alumni of Saint 浪花直播 University living in the continental United States.
Students: Not sure which brand is right for you, or looking for recommendations on what type of computer to get? Visit the Student Tech Services Center's Let Your Major Be Your Guide section for the minimum requirements for all student computers on campus.
Staff and faculty: Learn more about departmental purchases.