Software Distribution
Software for Your Personal Computer
Through contracts with vendors, the University and the School of Architecture are able to make certain software available FREE or at significantly reduced prices to students and faculty registered in its programs. These software programs may be installed on a personal computer, whether it is in the school (laptop/studio) or at home. Some licenses are timed and must be renewed.
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· ITC Software Central
· Architecture Software Downloads
· Architecture Software for Purchase (see below)
General Purpose Software
UVA ITC makes general purpose software available to anyone in the university. This includes:
· Email clients
· Anti-Virus protection
· Operating System updates and security
· many other utilities
All of this can be found at ITC's Software Central.
Microsoft Office
The University now holds a Campus Agreement with Microsoft that includes Microsoft Office for both Windows and Macintosh. Students can get a copy of Office for their personal computers under this agreement at a significant price reduction.
See ITC's Campus Agreement page
for details and information on how to get the software.
Graphics Software
Adobe Creative Suite
(Includes Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver and more.)
Available through Cavalier Computers under a special pricing contract for university students.
CAD Software
AutoCAD /
AutoCAD Architecture / Civil 3D / Revit /
EcoTect / Maya PLE ...
FREE
Download and register through Autodesk Student Engineering & Design Community
MicroStation CAD /
Bentley Architecture / Generative Components / Geopak ...
FREE
Download from Software Downloads.
(NetBadge login required)
Bentley Hevacomp / Tas Simulator
Energy Modeling and Simulation.
FREE
Download from Software Downloads.
(NetBadge login required)
Bentley RAM Structural System / RAM Elements
Structural Modeling and Simulation.
FREE
Download from Software Downloads.
(NetBadge login required)
Catalyst
Prepare 3D models for the Dimension 3D printer.
FREE
Download from Software Downloads.
(NetBadge login required)
EdgeCAM
CAM / CNC machining.
FREE
Download from Software Downloads.
(NetBadge login required)
Google SketchUp / SketchUp Pro
Free / $49 per year
Download and/or purchase through sketchup.google.com
Rhino
$95 perpetual student license (no upgrades)
Purchased through Cavalier Computers.
Get updates and plugins through Software Downloads.
(NetBadge login required)
Geographic Information Systems Software
ArcGIS Suite
The license comes in three forms:
- License-served through On-Grounds Network
FREE, yearly renewed from UVa Research Computing - Stand Alone UVa License
$40 per year, yearly renewed with hardware lock - Personal License
$100, 180-day license with Getting to Know ArcGIS textbook
This license is directly obtained from ESRI
Details of the Above
Get license through ITC Research Computing
Educationally Discounted Software
For students, many software companies provide educational discounting. There are many sources for finding these deals, including web sites and storefronts in addition to the manufacturer's sales department.
UVA students have access to Cavalier Computers in the University Bookstore. Many titles, including Adobe Creative Suite, can be found here at prices far below market retail.
