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title: "Software Approved for Campus Use"
canonical: "https://help.nnu.edu/space/TMR/2512312/Software%20Approved%20for%20Campus%20Use"
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Below is a list of software approved and available for campus computers (employee workstations and labs/kiosks).

If the software you need isn't listed, please submit a ticket for review and approval: **[Software - New Install/Purchase Request](https://nnuhelp.sherpadesk.com/home/)**


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| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Software | Description | Responsible Party | Approved Date | Availability | Operating System(s) |
| 7-Zip | open-source file archiver, a utility used to place groups of files within compressed containers known as "archives". | IT | November 2021 | Base computer software & Software Center | Windows |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | PDF Reader | IT | November 2021 | Base computer software | Windows & MacOS |
| ArcGIS | Cloud-based mapping and analysis | Engineering, Math, and Biology Departments | September 2021 | Upon request | Windows & Web |
| [Canva](https://www.canva.com/education/) | Free-to-use online graphic design tool, register with @nnu.edu email address |  | November 2021 | Self-Register | Web |
| Canvas Studio | Used by Canvas to record and upload videos | IT & TLC |  | Software Center | Windows & MacOS |
| ExamSoft | Provides program, faculty, and exam-takers with a secure, digital assessment platform. | Nursing Department | May 2022 | Department Only | Windows |
| Fontself | Allows designers to turn any vector artwork into a typeface, including color and gradients. | Art & Music Departments | November 2021 | Department Only | MacOS |
| FortiClient | NNU VPN Access | IT | November 2021 | Upon Request | Windows & MacOS |
| GIMP | GNU Image Manipulation Program, creating and manipulating images | IT | November 2021 | Software Center | Windows & MacOS |
| Google Chrome | Internet Browser | IT | November 2021 | Base computer software | Windows & MacOS |
| Hortonworks Sandbox | A pre-configured learning environment that contains the latest developments from Apache Hadoop Enterprise, specifically Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP) Distribution | Computer Science Department | August 2022 | Department Only | Windows |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Statistical software suite for data management, advanced analytics, multivariate analysis, business intelligence, and criminal investigation | IT | November 2021 | Upon Request | Windows & MacOS |
| LabVIEW | Graphical programming environment engineers use to develop automated research, validation, and production test systems | Engineering Department | September 2021 | Department Only | Windows & Web |
| Mathematica | Mathematical computation program used in many scientific, engineering, mathematical, and computing fields. | Engineering & Math Departments | September 2021 | Department Only (Software Center) | Windows & Web |
| MATLAB | Programming platform designed specifically for engineers and scientists to analyze and design systems and products | Engineering Department | September 2021 | Department Only | Windows & Web |
| Microsoft Edge | Internet Browser | IT | November 2021 | Base computer software & Software Center | Windows |
| Microsoft Office 2019 | Applications for editing common documents (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc) | IT |  | Base computer software & Software Center | Windows & MacOS |
| Microsoft Office 365 | The newest version of Microsoft Office, which includes the Outlook app | IT | February 2024 | Software Center | Windows & MacOS |
| Microsoft OneDrive | Sync files in OneDrive for offline use | IT | February 2024 | Software Center | Windows & MacOS |
| Microsoft Teams | Chat and meeting software | IT | February 2024 | Software Center | Windows & MacOS |
| Mitel Unified Communicator | Make calls and answer calls from your computer | IT | November 2021 | Base computer software & Software Center | Windows |
| Mozilla Firefox | Internet Browser | IT | November 2021 | Base computer software | Windows & MacOS |
| Multisim | Provides SPICE simulation, analysis, and printed circuit board (PCB) tools | Engineering Department | September 2021 | Department Only | Windows & Web |
| Nitro Pro | PDF Reader and Editor | IT | November 2021 | Upon Request | Windows |
| Notepad++ | Text and source code editor | IT | November 2021 | Software Center | Windows |
| Padlet | Allows learners to collaborate online by posting text, images, links, documents, videos, and voice recordings | Education Department | November 2021 | Department Only | Web |
| Respondus Lockdown Browser | A custom browser that locks down the testing environment within a learning management system | IT & TLC | November 2021 | Software Center | Windows |
| RStudio | Programming language for statistical computing and graphics | Engineering & Math Departments | November 2023 | Department Only | Windows & MacOS |
| Safari | Internet Browser | IT | November 2021 | Base computer software | MacOS |
| Solidworks | Develop mechatronics systems from beginning to end | Engineering Department | September 2021 | Department Only | Windows & Web |
| Trimble (GPS) | High-efficiency surveying tool | Engineering, Math, and Biology Departments | September 2021 | Department Only | Windows & Web |
| VLC Media Player | Media Player | IT | November 2021 | Base computer software | Windows & MacOS |
| Zotero | Stores citations and assists in creating bibliographies | IT | October 2023 | Software Center | Windows & MacOS |