Several software/OS providers have programs that allow students and faculty to download software programs for academic-related, non-commercial purposes.
- Microsoft Azure (formerly MSDNAA)
- On-the-Hub (formerly Imagine)
Contents
Downloading Software
- Go to the login page:
- Log in using your BYU account.
System requirements
- Sufficient disk space to download and setup the products you download (this is often at least double what is required)
- A fast internet connection
- A Windows computer
- A web browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Internet Explorer/Edge are supported)
- Also, be sure to read the license for each software product, as it is different from commercially-acquired software. Most of the licenses prohibit for-profit work with the software.
Solidworks FREE for students
For those interested in obtaining a free student license of Solidworks, please go to https://swstudentedition.byu.edu
And those interested in taking free Solidworks certification exams, please email sotsupport@byu.edu
Include your major, your year in school and NetId
Other Free Software
BYU also offers additional free software for students, faculty and staff. For example, it has free Symantec AntiVirus Protection for Windows and Mac for students.
To download the software available through BYU visit the following URL: https://software.byu.edu
