All students are eligible for free software, including the latest versions of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) for Macintosh or Windows, and Sophos antivirus. NOTE: it is no longer necessary to stop by the support center to get a cd. Software can be downloaded via E-Academy link from the “IT Support Center tab” within blueview. For detail information click here.
Student / Home Sophos Antivirus: Provides virus protection to student and faculty/staff home computers. Sophos also provides protection against Spyware and Malware.
- NOTE: University / Drake owned machines automatically recieve sophos. If you have questions about sophos on your university computer please contact the support center at 515.271.3001
- Download the current version for personal / home use.
Note: This download link is not intended for Drake owned computers.
Windows
Macintosh
Microsoft Office Suite for Macintosh or Windows
- Students may obtain a current copy at no cost via the self-service E-Academy store. E-Academy is located within blue view under the “IT Support center tab” in the top left corner. For detailed directions click here.
SPSS Statistics
- Spss is available for purchase through the E-Academy online store. E-Academy is located within blue view under the “IT Support center tab” in the top left corner.
Mathematica
- Mathematica is available to students. To request a key fill out this form, then stop by the support center to get a cd.

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