Student Software

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.