Software – Student
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.
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Adobe Creative Cloud
Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud for creative apps and services to make anything you can imagine, whenever you are inspired.
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.
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.
Azure Virtual Desktop
Access the data, applications, and resources you need, anywhere, anytime, from any supported device using an Azure virtual desktop environment.
BYOD User Profile Creation
Create a new user profile on your Windows computer.
Canvas
Access Canvas, our supported Learning Management System (LMS), to view and post course content, messages, discussions, and more.
Ditto
Connect your computer to classroom TVs and projectors for screen mirroring and digital signage without wires, adaptors, or compatibility concerns.
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 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.
Hypothes.is
Increase engagement, expand reading comprehension, and build critical thinking and community using Hypothes.is’ 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.
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 365
Work, learn, collaborate, connect, and create with the familiar Microsoft Office apps, including Word PowerPoint, and Excel, all in one place.
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.
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.
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.
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.