Software for University-Owned Computers

On this page:

• About Software Purchases for University-Owned Computers
• Available Software
• Purchasing Other Software
• Operating System Life Cycles

About Software Purchases for University-Owned Computers

Software for university-owned computers is available to Wright State faculty and staff through several different methods. Many software titles are offered for free. However, more specialized software may have a fee associated with it. 

CaTS coordinates volume license agreements for numerous software applications. Some are offered to departments at no cost, while others are charged back with a licensing fee. Unless otherwise noted, licensing cost does not cover the cost of any future upgrade or new versions. To request software licensing, see the instructions below. For questions about university software licensing, contact the Help Desk.

Please Note: Software can only be installed on university-owned computers. Software is not for personal/home use.
 

Available Software

There are several methods for obtaining software for your university-owned computer:

• Software Center (self-service process for PCs)
• Casper (self-service process for Macs)
• University Purchases (through your Business Manager)

Below is a list of all available software and how to access or order it. 

Available Software	Platform	Cost	How to Access or Order
Acrobat DC/Acrobat Professional	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
After Effects	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
Amos	Windows	Free	Software Center
Animate	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
Apple GarageBand	Mac OS	Free	Casper
Apple iMovie	Mac OS	Free	Casper
Apple Keynote	Mac OS	Free	Casper
Apple Numbers	Mac OS	Free	Casper
Apple Pages	Mac OS	Free	Casper (Mac)
Audition	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
Bridge	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
Camtasia	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC)  Casper (Mac)
Character Animator	Windows	Free	Software Center (PC)
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility	Windows & Mac OS	Free	IT Website (PC/Mac) Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
Cisco Webex Meetings	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
Dimension	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
Dreamweaver	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
FileMaker	Windows & Mac OS	BSOM Users: Free Non-BSOM Users: FileMaker Pro: $70 FileMaker Pro Advanced: $150 FileMaker Server: $500	ServiceNow Request
Google Chrome Standalone	Windows	Free	Software Center (PC)
Illustrator	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
InCopy	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
InDesign	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
JAWS Screen Reading Software	Windows	$500	ServiceNow Request
Lightroom	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
Lightroom Classic	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
Mathematica	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
MatLab	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
Media Encoder	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
Microsoft Office 2016 (support ends 10/13/20)	Mac OS	Free	Casper (Mac)
Microsoft Office 2019	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
Microsoft OneDrive	Mac OS	Free	Casper (Mac)
Microsoft Teams	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
Mozilla Firefox	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
Packaging	Mac OS	Free	Casper (Mac)
Photoshop	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
Prelude	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
Premiere Pro	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
Premiere Rush	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
Project Pro	Windows	$129.04	ServiceNow Request
Read & Write Gold	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
Reader DC	Windows	Free	Software Center (PC)
SAS Statistical Software/SAS Renewal 2020 Note: Use of this software is considered non-administrative if your department directly supports academics. Use for university administrative/operations is not covered.	Windows	Free for academic use (non-administrative)	ServiceNow Request
SnapNRead	Windows	Free	Software Center (PC)
SPSS Statistical Software Note: Use of this software is considered non-administrative if your department directly supports academics. Use for university administrative/operations is not covered.	Windows & Mac OS	Free for academic use (non-administrative)	ServiceNow Request
SPSS 26	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
SPSS 27	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
STATA	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
Visio Pro	Windows	$66.25	ServiceNow Request
Visual Studio Pro	Windows	$56.86 (Free for RSCoB and CECS faculty)	University Purchase
VLC (Media Player)	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)
XD	Windows & Mac OS	Free	Software Center (PC) Casper (Mac)

Purchasing Other Software

CaTS centrally licenses and redistributes the software titles listed in the Available Software section. In addition, CaTS maintains contracts with several other companies for the purchase of other frequently requested software. CaTS can assist you in purchasing at the best discounted price. Call the Help Desk at 937-775-4827.

Operating System Life Cycles

Operating System	Latest Update	CaTS Support Status	Vendor Release Date	Start of CaTS Support	End of CaTS Support	Latest Vendor EOL Date
Windows 11	23H2	Testing	10/21/2023	TBD	TBD	10/14/2025
Windows 10	22H2	Active	10/18/2022	4/2/2023	5/2024	5/13/2025
Windows 10	21H2 and Earlier	Unsupported	11/16/2021	5/2022	5/2023	6/11/2024
Windows 7	ALL	Unsupported	10/22/2009	10/22/2009	1/14/2020	1/14/2020
MacOS Sonoma	14	Active	9/26/2023	2/22/2024	3/2027	2026
MacOS Ventura	13	Active	10/24/2022	2/6/2023	3/2026	2025
MacOS Monterey	12	Phasing Out	10/25/2021	5/1/2022	3/2025	2024
MacOS Big Sur	11	Unsupported	11/12/2020	1/4/2022	3/2024	2023
MacOS Catalina	10.15 and Earlier	Unsupported	10/7/2019	10/7/2019	11/2022	2022