Software
Welcome to the software download hub for Wake Forest University. Software may be installed on University-issued computers, WakeWare laptops, and other student-owned laptops (BYOD) for use in education and non-commercial research. You are responsible for removing institutionally-owned software from your personal computer once you are no longer enrolled/employed at Wake Forest.
Adobe Creative Cloud
Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud for creative apps and services to make anything you can imagine, whenever you are inspired.
Adobe Creative Cloud Express
Create social graphics, web pages, and short videos utilizing premium templates, Adobe fonts, and more. You must first create a WFU Adobe Account for full access.
Alertus Notifications
Wake Forest University has added Alertus Desktop to its emergency communication tools. Alertus Desktop is a mass notification desktop alerting software that immediately grabs attention with a full-screen desktop pop-up alert. It will only be used during emergencies when immediate action is needed.
Amazon WorkSpaces
Access the data, applications, and resources you need, anywhere, anytime, from any supported device using an AWS virtual desktop environment. (Available for M series Apple computers only)
Avast Antivirus
Download our recommended macOS antivirus software, Avast, to help block ransomware attacks, and prevent your personal data, photos, and videos from being locked and held for ransom. Get award-winning free antivirus that offers world-class protection against viruses and other malware, and strengthens your privacy.
Camtasia
Record, edit, produce, and share course content with Camtasia, a simple, all-in-one video editing and screen recording software program.
Canvas
Access Canvas, our supported Learning Management System (LMS), to view and post course content, messages, discussions, and more.
Cognos
Extract data, analyze it, and assemble reports using Cognos, IBM’s business intelligence (BI) and performance management software suite.
Ditto
Connect your computer to classroom TVs and projectors for screen mirroring and digital signage without wires, adaptors, or compatibility concerns.
Dropbox
Store and secure your intellectual property, collaborate, and easily access your files while working remotely or traveling.
Google Classroom
Create a project site for courses outside of Banner registration, a non-credit course, or a course that includes students that don’t have a Wake Forest Gmail account.
Google Drive for Desktop
Sync files between your computer and the cloud, and upload files to Google Drive and Google Photos from external devices.
Google Meet
Create a project site for courses outside of Banner registration, a non-credit course, or a course that includes students that don’t have a Wake Forest Gmail account.
Google Sites
Sync files between your computer and the cloud, and upload files to Google Drive and Google Photos from external devices.
Google Workspace
Utilize this integrated productivity and collaboration suite of applications, including Calendar, Classroom, Docs, Drive, Gmail, Meet and more for all the ways we work together.
Grackle
Create accessible content within Google Workspace.
Hypothesis
Increase engagement, expand reading comprehension, and build critical thinking and community using Hypothesis’ collaborative annotations.
JMP
Link dynamic data visualization with powerful statistics using JMP (pronounced JUMP), a suite of computer programs for statistical analysis.
Kaltura
Store, edit, publish, and stream videos, video collections, and other rich media such as audio recordings and images via your computer or mobile device.
MAXQDA
Analyze all kinds of data – from texts to images and audio/video files, websites, tweets, focus group discussions, survey responses, and more with this powerful and easy-to-use software package designed for qualitative and mixed methods research.
Maple
Analyze, explore, visualize, and solve mathematical problems with this math software that combines the world’s most powerful math engine with an easy-to-use interface.
MatLab
Analyze data, develop algorithms, and create models with this programming and numeric computing platform.
Mathematica
Utilize this symbolic mathematical computation program for scientific, engineering, mathematical, and computing courses.
Microsoft OneDrive
Store and secure your intellectual property, collaborate, and easily access your files wherever you are.
Microsoft Project
Plan projects, assign tasks, manage resources, make reports and more.
Microsoft Visio
Utilize dozens of ready-to-use templates and thousands of customizable shapes to create powerful visuals, including flowcharts, org charts, and more.
Office 365
Work, learn, collaborate, connect, and create with the familiar Microsoft Office apps, including Word PowerPoint, and Excel, all in one place.
OriginPro
Origin is the data analysis and graphing software of choice for over half a million scientists and engineers in commercial industries, academia, and government laboratories worldwide. Origin offers an easy-to-use interface for beginners, combined with the ability to perform advanced customization as you become more familiar with the application.
Parallels
A fast, easy, and powerful application for running Windows on your Apple M-series Mac—all without rebooting. Includes 40+ one-touch tools to simplify everyday tasks on Mac and Windows.
Poll Everywhere
A dynamic online polling platform that allows participants to respond in real-time to presenter-generated questions.
Power BI
View, build and share reports and dashboards using visualizations and business intelligence capabilities for collaboration and informed decision making.
Qualtrics
Create and conduct online surveys and generate reports without having any previous programming knowledge with this easy-to-use, full-featured, web-based tool.
SAS
Use this statistical software suite developed by SAS Institute for data management, advanced analytics, multivariate analysis, business intelligence, and predictive analytics.
SPSS
Solve and research problems using ad hoc analysis, hypothesis testing, geospatial analysis and predictive analytics.
SigmaPlot
Perform mathematical transforms and statistical analyses using this proprietary software package for scientific graphing and data analysis.
Stata
Analyze, manage, and produce graphical visualizations of data with this powerful statistical software.
Stream2
Access streaming TV services from your computer or other personal mobile devices while on campus, connected to the campus network.
Student Printing
In addition to Windows and Mac, DeacPrint works with Linux, ChromeOS, tablets, and smartphones. PaperCut accepts the following file types: Word, Excel, PPT, PDF, images, CSV, RTF, TXT. Files must be smaller than 100 MB.
VMware Fusion
Run Windows on your Intel-processor Macs with VMware Fusion.
VoiceThread
Converse asynchronously around a document, such as a PowerPoint presentation, with voice or video.
WFU VPN
Securely and conveniently access campus resources when away from campus by connecting through our Virtual Private Network (VPN).
WakeSites WordPress Plugin
Download a useful selection of plugins and themes to help you secure and design your own website from scratch.
Webex
Make calls from your WFU phone number and Chat using the Webex app.
Zoom
Video and audio conference with this easy-to-use, reliable cloud platform that has chat, transcription, and polling functionality.
Zotero
Manage bibliographic data and related research materials with this free, open-source reference management software.