Software – Windows
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.
Sign in with your WFU Account, and utilize a high-speed internet connection for best results.
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.
BYOD User Profile Creation
Create a new user profile on your Windows computer.
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.
JMP
Link dynamic data visualization with powerful statistics using JMP (pronounced JUMP), a suite of computer programs for statistical analysis.
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 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.
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.
WFU VPN
Access streaming TV services from your computer or other personal mobile devices while on campus, connected to the campus network.
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.