Frequently Asked Questions
Software Available via Virtual Resources
Many software titles are installed in the Citrix Virtual Lab and can be accessed virtually here. |
This includes MS Project, MS Visio, SAS 9.4, SPSS, Abaqus, ArcGIS, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, Matlab, Mathematica, and others. |
Software Available for Installation on Personal Computers
- Ansys: Free student versions available here.
- ArcGIS: Access ArcGIS Online here, or see here for ArcGIS Pro install instructions.
- Autodesk products: Go here and click Get Products. Use your @gmu.edu email address when creating an account.
- Bentley products: Go to https://education.bentley.com. Use your @gmu.edu email address when creating an account. Detailed instructions available here or viewable on YouTube.
- Cadence/Orcad software: Available here. Free license includes Capture CIS, PCB Editor and PSpice.
- IBM software: Available through IBM SkillsBuild.
- JMP Pro: Students, reach out to your instructor. Faculty, email us at cechelp@gmu.edu.
- LabView: Students, reach out to your instructor. Faculty, email us at cechelp@gmu.edu.
- Mathematica: See https://its.gmu.edu/service/software-listing-mathematica
- Matlab: See https://labs.cec.gmu.edu/index.php/Software/MATLAB
- Microsoft Office: See https://its.gmu.edu/service/microsoft365apps
- Other Microsoft Applications (Including Project, Visio, SQL Server, OS, Visual Studio): Instructions here.
- Poll Everywhere: See https://its.gmu.edu/service/poll-everywhere
- Qualtrics: See https://its.gmu.edu/service/qualtrics
- VMWare products: See https://labs.cec.gmu.edu/index.php/FAQ/VMWare
Cloud Resources
The information below is for use by students working independently. Please contact your instructor for course or assignment specific instructions for the assigned cloud provider.
- Amazon (AWS): Students can obtain access to AWS Educate services through their site at https://aws.amazon.com/education/awseducate/ . That site provides access to training on how to use AWS functions as well as credits to be used for AWS services and is for people with email from an educational institution. AWS also offers some free services through their main portal at https://aws.amazon.com/ .
- Azure: See https://labs.cec.gmu.edu/index.php/FAQ/AzureDevTools
- Oracle: Access to Oracle cloud services is available through GMU’s membership in Oracle Academy. When creating an account, select George Mason University as your institution. An acknowledgment email will be sent by the next business day.
- Google: GMU does not currently have a relationship with Google Cloud Services, however certain resources are available for free. See https://cloud.google.com/free/ for more information.
Other Information
- Microsoft Downloads (Azure DevTools)
- VMWare Downloads
- VPN
- Printing
- MATLAB
- Computer Requirements and Recommendations for Students
- I need an account or a password
- SSH
- FTP
- Macintosh Tips
- Lost and Found
- Wireless Access for Laptops
- Running Linux on a Windows or MacOS System
- Seminar Announcements
- I have a disability that hinders my ability to use technology
Other Questions
Answers to questions about computing services not provided by the College of Engineering and Computing can be found at http://its.gmu.edu.