Software and Business Applications

• Microsoft Office Apps
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Azure Dev Tools for Education
• AutoDesk (Civil 3D)
• ArcGIS Online (ArcMap) (activation code required from instructor)
• Apple 90 day free trials: Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X (coming soon)
• Minitab

AppsAnyhwere is a remote service that provides access to software titles for students, faculty, and staff provided by SCSU. The service runs on a Windows platform via the Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop system.   

A stable internet connection is recommended. After login, you will remotely connect to a Windows 11 environment with access to most of the software titles provided by SCSU. The individual software applications will be presented in a web browser, where you have access to a full Windows desktop and access applications from the Windows Start menu.

• Link to AppsAnywhere
• Help article

Access to academic software downloads are available via the myHuskyNet portal - Personal Software Downloads. The following downloads will be available for installation on personal computers.  Access is limited to current students and employees. 

• JMP Pro
• Maple
• SAS
• SPSS

Microsoft Office 365 is provided by the Minnesota State System Office. Learn more...

^ Limited availability in certain labs, classrooms and offices.

Adobe Creative Cloud has a new sign-in requirement. Learn more...

^ Limited availability in certain labs, classrooms and offices.

• Minn State system Board Policy 5.14 - Contracts, Procurements, and Supplier Diversity: https://www.minnstate.edu/board/policy/514.html 
• Minn State system Board Policy 5.14.5 - Purchasing: https://www.minnstate.edu/board/procedure/514p5.html 
• Minn State system Board Policy 5.23 - Security and Privacy of Information Resources: https://www.minnstate.edu/board/policy/523.html 
• Minn State system Board Policy 5.23.3 - Information Security & Controls Requirements
• https://www.minnstate.edu/board/procedure/523p3.html
• Minn State system Board Policy 5.23.3.1 - Information Security Controls Controls: https://www.minnstate.edu/board/procedure/523p3g1.html

ACCESSIBILITY - New Rule on Accessibility - Web Content/Mobile Apps 

All software, regardless of cost, require a security and legal review of the Terms & Conditions. 

1. Consult with your college/department technician about the intended software and installation needs - requirements.
   
   
2. Send an email to Information Technology Services (ITS) - ITSPurchasing@stcloudstate.edu.  Please include basic information of the software like;
   - Name of software
   - URL/link to software
   - Price and licensing 
   - Basic understanding of the use
   
   
3. ITS will review within 1-2 business days of the request to ensure the requested software is compatible with existing IT systems. Additional information may be needed. If there are any concerns with systems compatibility, ITS will notify the requestor.
   
   
4. If instructed, ITS with Business Services will indicate if a Requisition/Purchase Order via the Minn State WORKDAY system for the software is needed. 
   
   
5. Business Services may send legal agreements for review and work with the Minnesota Attorney General Office (AGO) if needed and coordinate paperwork with the department and AGO.
   • If the AGO and the vendor cannot reach agreement on the legal language, the requestor will be notified to select a different vendor.
     
     
6. Upon approval from Business Services or the AGO, the request will continue to process the PO through the normal PO workflows.

NOTICE - Minn State Board Policies govern software.

• Minn State system Board Policy 5.14 - Contracts, Procurements, and Supplier Diversity: https://www.minnstate.edu/board/policy/514.html 
• Minn State system Board Policy 5.14.5 - Purchasing: https://www.minnstate.edu/board/procedure/514p5.html 
• Minn State system Board Policy 5.23 - Security and Privacy of Information Resources: https://www.minnstate.edu/board/policy/523.html 
• Minn State system Board Policy 5.23.3 - Information Security & Controls Requirements
• https://www.minnstate.edu/board/procedure/523p3.html
• Minn State system Board Policy 5.23.3.1 - Information Security Controls Controls: https://www.minnstate.edu/board/procedure/523p3g1.html

ACCESSIBILITY - New Rule on Accessibility - Web Content/Mobile Apps 

All software, regardless of cost, require a security and legal review of the Terms & Conditions. 

1. Consult with your college/department technician about the intended software and installation needs - requirements.
   
   
2. Send an email to Information Technology Services (ITS) - ITSPurchasing@stcloudstate.edu.  Please include basic information of the software like;
   - Name of software
   - URL/link to software
   - Price and licensing 
   - Basic understanding of the use
   
   
3. ITS will review within 1-2 business days of the request to ensure the requested software is compatible with existing IT systems. Additional information may be needed. If there are any concerns with systems compatibility, ITS will notify the requestor.
   
   
4. ITS with Business Services will send legal agreements to the Minnesota Attorney General Office (AGO) and coordinate paperwork with the department and AGO.
   • If the AGO and the vendor cannot reach agreement on the legal language, the requestor will be notified to select a different vendor.
     
     
5. Upon approval from the AGO, ITS will work with the requestor to process the acquisition/payment on a purchasing card and deliver a chargeback to the requestor’s department.