Available Software for Engineering Students
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Abaqus
linux windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: FEA, Finite Element, CAE
Available in the CEDC Labs for use remotely and on campus. Free download, Limited student edition is available free of charge.
This software is used for simulating and analyzing how materials and structures behave under different conditions. Engineers use it to test designs for bridges, cars, and aircraft before they are built to ensure safety and durability.
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Adobe Creative Cloud
apple windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Staff Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords:Circuit Design, Simulation
Students, faculty, and staff will be directed to different links for installation. Please ensure you follow the appropriate link based on your role.
Students: Can request an Adobe Creative Cloud or Express license for coursework at no cost.
Departments and Student Employees: Those not enrolled in a course who need access must have a sponsoring department submit a request through the faculty and staff webpage and provide a SpeedType for the $65 annual fee.
Adobe software and tools for graphic design, video editing, web development, image editing, and more are available to faculty and staff through our Adobe license agreement. This includes a suite of apps for photo editing, video creation, graphic design, and digital content development (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and others).
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Advanced Design System (ADS)
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Circuit Design, Simulation
To access this software, you must be enrolled in a class and have been accepted by a professor. The software is also available for remote and on-campus use through the CEDC Labs.
This tool is designed for creating and testing wireless communication systems, including antennas and radio circuits. It is used by engineers to develop technologies such as cell phones, Wi-Fi, and satellite communication systems.
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Altair Feko + WinProp 2018.2
linux windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: CAE, Simulation, Electromagnetic
Free student edition can be obtained but must have a university assigned email address for request to be approved. It is also available for remote and on-campus use via the CEDC Labs.
This software used to analyze and optimize antennas and wireless signal coverage. Helps companies design better wireless networks for cities, stadiums, and buildings.
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Anaconda
linux apple windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Staff Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: Python, Library
Free download and available on CEDC Labs to use remotely and on campus.
A toolkit for coding in Python and R, mainly used for data science and machine learning. It makes it easier to install and manage coding tools without dealing with complicated setups.
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Ansys
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: CFD, Simulation, Fluid Dynamics
Free download and available in CEDC Labs for use Remotely and on campus.
A powerful software for testing how things like buildings, machines, and products will perform under real-world conditions. Engineers use it to predict if a design will break, overheat, or function properly before building it.
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ArcGIS
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: GIS, Geospatial, Map, Cartography
UCDenver Email, UNIVERSITY credentials to access install instructions. Also available in CEDC Labs for use remotely and on campus.
A mapping tool used to analyze locations and create detailed maps, helpful for environmental and urban planning. It helps people visualize data on maps, like tracking pollution or planning roads in a city.
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Arduino
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access.
Free Download and available in CEDC labs for use remotely and on campus.
A beginner-friendly software to program small electronic devices, like robots and sensors. It’s great for hobbyists, students, and engineers who want to build smart gadgets and automation projects.
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AutoDesk Products
apple windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Staff Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: CAD, Construction, IDE, BIM, Construction
Free downloads are available. Please be sure to create an account using your UCDenver email address. Software also available in CEDC Labs for remote use and on campus.
A leading suite of design software, including AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion 360, Civil 3D, Navisworks Manage, and Recap, is used in engineering, architecture, and product design. These tools enable professionals to model and simulate everything from buildings to cars before construction or manufacturing. Featuring 2D and 3D CAD capabilities, design automation, and industry-specific toolsets, Autodesk products foster innovation across multiple industries with web and mobile accessibility.
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Bentley OpenBridge Designer
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: Bridge Design, Modeling, Structural
Free download available with University credentials (needed to access install instructions). Can also be found in CEDC Labs named Open Bridge Designer for use remotely and on campus.
This software is used for designing and analyzing bridges. Engineers use it to test if bridges can handle weight, wind, and traffic before construction begins.
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Bluebeam Revu
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: Collaboration, Construction, Workflow
For personal installation, Bluebeam requires you to request a free student license through their website. Eligibility is limited to students enrolled in architecture, engineering, or construction courses. You must be approved for a free license before proceeding with the installation. Additionally, this software is available for use both remotely and on campus in the CEDC Labs.
Bluebeam Revu is a tool for marking up, editing, and organizing PDFs, often used in construction projects. It makes it easy for teams to share plans, take notes, and keep track of design changes.
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Cadence OrCAD
linux apple windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: PCB Design, Circuit
Free download (lite version), and available in CEDC Labs for use remotely and on campus.
Used to design electronic circuits and printed circuit boards (PCBs).
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Code Composer Studio
linux apple windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: Code
Code Composer Studio is Available in the CEDC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus.
It a free application from Texas Instruments, available for download online used for programming small computer chips, mainly for hardware projects. It’s used in devices like robots, medical instruments, and automotive electronics.
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Colorado Urban Hydrograph Procedure (CUHP)
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: Hydrology, Drainage, Flood Control
CUHP is Available in the CEDC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus. It is a free application available online.
CUHP is a tool used by engineers to study how rainwater flows through cities. It helps city planners design drainage systems to prevent flooding.
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Concise Beam
windows- Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Concise Beam is available in the CEDC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus. Keywords: Structural, Load Analysis, Concrete
Concise Beam does not offer a student license. Concise Beam is used to design strong and stable concrete beams for buildings. Civil engineers use it to ensure buildings and bridges don’t collapse under heavy loads. -
CSIBridge
windows- Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- CSIBridge is available in the CEDC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus.
CSIBridge does not offer student licenses
CSIBridge is a tool for designing bridges and testing how well they handle weight and pressure.
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EES
windows- Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- EES is licensed in the CEDC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus.Keywords: Equation Solver
EES does not offer a student version.
EES helps solve complicated math equations, especially in engineering. It’s useful for quickly checking formulas in physics, thermodynamics, and mechanical systems.
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Endnote
apple windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: Reference, Cite
Free download online. Also available in the CEDC Labs for use both remotely and on campus.
EndNote tool for organizing research papers and references, making citations easy. It’s especially helpful for students and researchers writing reports or theses.
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EPANet
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access.Keywords: Hydrology, Drinking Water, Modeling
Free download available and available in CEDC Labs for use remotely and on campus.
A program for designing water pipes and analyzing how water moves through them. Cities use it to test how water pressure changes and to plan water supply systems.
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ERDAS Imagine
windows- Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please note that in you will need to contact the CEDC IT Department at cedchelp@ucdenver.edu to be granted a license key.
A mapping and remote sensing tool used to analyze satellite images and aerial photos. Scientists and urban planners use it to study land use, deforestation, and natural disasters.
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FME Desktop
linux apple windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access.Keywords: Spatial Data, Workflow
Available in the CEDC Labs for use both remotely and on campus.FME also offers a free student license after submitting an application.
FME Desktop is used for handling geospatial data, enabling users to convert, integrate, and automate data workflows across various formats and systems.
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Greenfoot
linux apple windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access.Keywords: IDE, Visualisation
Greenfoot is installed the CEDC-Labsfor use both remotely and on campus. A free download can be found online.
Greenfoot is a beginner-friendly programming tool for learning Java by making simple video games and simulations.
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HEC-HMS
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: FEA, Finite Element, CAE
HEC-HMS is a free application available online and Available in the CEDC Labs for use both remotely and on campus.
tool used to model how rainwater flows through rivers and drainage systems. Helps engineers predict floods and plan water management projects.
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HEC-RAS
linux windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: Hydrology, River Analysis
Available in the Available in the CEDC Labsfor use both remotely and on campus. Also available for download online.
HEC-RAS is a tool for modeling how water moves through rivers and floodplains. Used to design levees, dams, and bridges while preventing flooding.
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Highway Capacity Software
windows- Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Available in the CEDC Labs for use both remotely and on campus. Keywords: Transportation
HCS does not offer a student license. -
HY-8 Culvert Hydraulic Analysis Program
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: Hydraulic Analysis
HY-8 is a free application available in the CEDC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus. It is also available for download online.
Hy-8 is a tool for designing culverts, which are tunnels that carry water under roads. Engineers use it to prevent road flooding and erosion.
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JetBrains
linux apple windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: IDE
Available in the CEDC Labs Jetbrains offers numerous software applications to students and educators for free, including CLion, Pycharm, and Rubymine.
hese tools help programmers write and debug code efficiently.
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Keysight
windows- Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Keysight is available in the CEDC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus. Keywords: Instrument Control
Keysight does not offer a student license.
Keysight is used for controlling and analyzing lab test equipment like oscilloscopes and signal analyzers. Engineers use it for electronics testing and troubleshooting.
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LabVIEW
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: Data Acquisition
National Instruments LabVIEW is available in the CEDC Labs for use both remotely and on campus, as well as for download online.
LabVIEW is a visual programming tool used to control hardware and analyze data. It’s commonly used in engineering and science experiments to automate measurements and testing.
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Logisim
linux apple windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Staff Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: Logic Circuit Simulation
Logisim is installed in the CEDC Labs as well as available for download online.
Logism is a tool for designing and testing digital circuits. Used in schools to teach how computers and logic gates work.
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MathCAD
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access.
Available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus. MathCAD offers a student license online. -
Mathematica
linux apple windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: Technical Computing, Algorithms
Available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus. Mathematica offers a discounted student license at the following link: -
MATLAB
linux apple windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: Programming, Numeric Computing, Algorithms, Data Analysis
Available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus. CU Denver has purchased a license that allows all faculty, staff, and students to obtain MATLAB and all of its Toolboxes at no cost. -
Microsoft
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: Visio, Visual Studio, Project
Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft Visual Studio is available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus. Students may also download various Microsoft Products online. -
Microsoft Office
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access.
Microsoft Office: CU Denver provides all students, faculty and staff access to Office 365 free of charge. -
Minitab
apple windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: Statistics, Analysis
Minitab is available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus, as well for download online. -
ModelSim
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords:
Available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus. ModelSim offers a free download available online. -
NetSim
windows- Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- NetSim is installed in the CSCI-Labs. Keywords: Network Simulator
Netsim does not offer a student license. -
nTopology
linux apple windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Staff Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: Additive Manufacturing, Modeling
Available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus, as well as available for download online. -
OrCAD
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: PCB Design, Circuit
Available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus. A lite version is available online. -
Primavera P6
windows- Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Primavera is available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus.Keywords: Construction, Project Management
Primavera does not offer a student license. -
Prusaslicer
linux apple windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: 3D Printing, Slicing, Additive Manufacturing
Available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus, as well as for download online. -
PSCAD
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Staff Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: Power Systems, Simulation, EMT
Available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus. PSCAD offers a limited free version online. -
Python
apple windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords:
Pythons is installed in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs, and the CSCI-Labs for use both remotely and on campus. It is also available for download online. -
Quartus Prime
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords:Circuits, PCB Design
Available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus. Also available for free online. -
R
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: Statistical Computing, Graphics
R is installed in the CSCI-Labs as well as available for download online. -
RISA
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access.Keywords: Structural, Modeling, Analysis
Available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus. Includes 2D, 3D, Floor and Foundation. RISA only offers a limited student license for RISA 2D – they do not offer student licenses for other applications. -
RStudio
linux apple windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Staff Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: IDE
RStudio is installed in the in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, ELEC-Labs, and the CSCI-Labs for use both remotely and on campus. Also available for download online. -
SAP2000
windows- Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- SAP2000 us available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus. Keywords: Structural, Modeling, Analysis
SAP2000 does not offer a student license. -
ScanIP
windows- Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus. Keywords: Imaging, 3D, Processing
ScanIP does not offer a student license. -
Scopy
linux apple windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Staff Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: Signal Analysis
Available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus, as well as available for download online. -
Simcore Processing Modflow
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords:
Available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus. It can also be downloaded online. -
Solidworks
apple windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Staff Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: CAD, CAE, Simulation /span>
Available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus. Student licenses for Solidworks are available free of charge, but the school’s license key must be kept private. -
Star-CCM
windows- Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus.Keywords: CFD, Simulation, Fluid Dynamics
Star-CCM does not offer a student license. -
SWMM
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Staff Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: FEA, Finite Element, CAE
Available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus, as well as available for download online. -
TDM-GCC
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Staff Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: GCC, Library, MinGW
Available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, and ELEC-Labs for use both remotely and on campus, as well as available for download online. -
Trafficware Synchro Studio
windows- Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Available in the North Classroom Lab (2013), marked computers only. Please contact CEDChelp@ucdenver.edu for more information. Keywords: Transportation, Simulation
Trafficware Synchro Studio does not offer educational support and is only available on marked computers in the labs listed. Students can now access Synchro via VMWare Horizon by choosing CEDC-Synchro-Labs when logging in. -
VMWare Horizon
apple windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Staff Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for instructions.
VMWare Workstation is available to everyone. -
VMWare Workstation
linux windows- Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please reach out to CEDChelp@ucdenver.edu for access requests
VMWare Workstation is only available to students enrolled in computer science courses. -
VPN and Remote Desktop Applications
android apple windows iOSGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Staff Students
- Category:
- OIT - Type of software
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access instructions.
When connecting from off-campus, OIT offers several remote options based on your needs including the university's virtual private network (VPN) and using a remote desktop and applications. -
WinSCP
windowsGet software - Eligibility:
- Faculty Staff Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Please click the cloud icon for access. Keywords: Technical Computing, Algorithms
WinSCP is installed in the CSCI-Labs, as well as available for download online. -
Wolfram Mathematica
windows- Eligibility:
- Students
- Category:
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- Access Instructions:
- Available in the CEDC-Labs, CEDC-Trimble-Labs, ELEC-Labs, and CSCI-Labs for use both remotely and on campus.
Wolfram does not offer a student license.