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ArcGIS Desktop
By ESRI
For Students, Faculty, Staff, Grad Students, TSPs

PLEASE NOTE: ArcGIS Desktop is being retired in 2025, and the main client will transition to ArcGIS Pro. Pro will include the functionality of Desktop along with additional up-to-date features. We would recommend utilizing Pro and transitioning in 2024 for the best experience. 

Further licenses will not be generally available for ArcGIS Desktop in 2025; please reach out to software@lsu.edu if there are any issues with the transition.

For general questions or help with the transition, please see the resources provided by Esri at: ArcMap Continued Support

You can access ArcGIS Pro downloads on Tigerware here:  ArcGIS Pro on Tigerware

 

ArcGIS is a system that lets you easily author data, maps, globes, and models on the desktop and serve them out for use on a desktop, in a browser, or in the field via mobile devices, depending on the needs of your organization. Desktop GIS enables advanced spatial analysis, model operational processes, and visualize results on professional-quality maps.

This application allows for offline use of ArcGIS. If you are looking for ArcGIS Pro, please see the following link to sign in via myLSU and download Pro apps: https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20412

For additional info, please see Esri ArcGIS: LSU Overview

 

ArcGIS Pro Windows
ArcGIS Pro
By ESRI
For Everybody

ArcGIS Pro is the latest professional desktop GIS from Esri. With ArcGIS Pro, you can view, explore, analyze, edit, and share your maps and data. An ArcGIS Pro project can contain many maps and layouts as well as tables, charts, and other items.

ArcGIS Pro is available offline via this offering, however it is also available through online apps within the browser at https://lsu-its.maps.arcgis.com.

For instructions on how to sign in and access ArcGIS Pro, please see the following article: https://software.grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20412

 

ArcGIS Desktop is still available, however it will receive no further version updates from Esri and is being replaced with the offering on this page. It will remain available to use on an as-is basis. If you are still in need of ArcGIS Desktop 10.8 and older, please see the following link: ArcGIS Desktop

ArcGIS Server Windows, Linux
ArcGIS Server
By ESRI
For Staff, Grad Students, TSPs

ArcGIS is a system that lets you easily author data, maps, globes, and models on the desktop and serve them out for use on a desktop, in a browser, or in the field via mobile devices, depending on the needs of your organization. Server GIS gives you the ability to create, manage, and distribute GIS services over the Web to support desktop, mobile and Web mapping applications.

Please make sure you are using 10.9.1 when possible due to new vulnerabilities in older versions.

 

ArcPad Windows
ArcPad
By ESRI
For Select Individuals and Groups

ArcPad is designed for GIS professionals who require GIS capabilities in the field. It gives field-based personnel the ability to capture, edit, analyze, and display geographic information easily and efficiently.

ArcReader Windows
ArcReader
By ESRI
For Select Individuals and Groups

ArcReader is a free, easy-to-use desktop mapping application that allows users to view, explore, and print maps and globes. Anyone with ArcReader can view high-quality interactive maps authored by a high-level ArcGIS for Desktop product and published with the ArcGIS Publisher extension.

With ArcReader, you can

  • View, navigate, and print published ArcGIS maps using ArcReader (.pmf files).
  • Deploy your GIS data to novices and professionals alike.
  • Zoom, pan, and switch between map and page layout views
  • Communicate more efficiently with the ability to graphically mark up maps.
  • Print published map and globe documents, including all layer symbology and cartographic map elements on any supported printer.
  • Create custom ArcReader applications.
  • Embed ArcReader capabilities into existing applications.
CrystalMaker Windows, Mac
CrystalMaker
By CrystalMaker Software
For Students, Faculty, Staff

CrystalMaker is an advanced chemical & materials modelling program, featuring energy minimization, crystal-engineering - combined with full crystallographic model building and visualization.

CrystalMaker provides a streamlined workflow that majors on productivity: just drag-and-drop your data files into the program for instant display in spectacular photo-realistic color. Manipulate structures in real time, with the mouse. Multiple View "bookmarks" and undo levels encourage exploration and discovery - ideal for teaching and research.

If a user experiences a barrier due to a disability, please contact the supervisor if an employee, or Disability Services if a student. 

CrystalMaker Diffract
By CrystalMaker Software
For Students, Faculty, Staff

CrystalDiffract 6 is an all-new, stand-alone program, designed to make the world of X-ray and neutron powder diffraction intuitive, interactive - and fun!

CrystalDiffract 6 reads from crystal files - including CIF files - to simulate X-ray or neutron powder diffraction patterns. Real-time parameter controls let you experiment with diffraction and sample settings, with instant feedback. Combine these with instant mixture creation - and the ability to load observed data in the same window - and you have a powerful workbench application for researchers, teachers and students.

If a user experiences a barrier due to a disability, please contact the supervisor if an employee, or Disability Services if a student. 

CrystalMaker SingleCrystal
By CrystalMaker Software
For Students, Faculty, Staff

SingleCrystal is an elegant program designed to make the world of diffraction, reciprocal lattices and stereographic projections intuitive, interactive and fun!

SingleCrystal can simulate X-ray, neutron and electron diffraction patterns from single crystals, as well as being able to display reciprocal lattice sections and stereographic projections.

If a user experiences a barrier due to a disability, please contact the supervisor if an employee, or Disability Services if a student. 

EndNote Windows, Mac
EndNote
By Clarivate Analytics
For Students, Faculty, Staff

EndNote gives you the tools you need for searching, organizing and sharing your research. It allows you to easily create bibliographies while writing papers, and includes features like finding full text for your references and automatically updating records. It also has syncing capabilities which let you access all of your references, attachments, and groups from anywhere.

For additional information, please refer to: EndNote: LSU Overview.

Licensing: 

LSU faculty, staff and students eligible.

Faculty and staff members must be employed according to criteria defined by the LSU Department of Human Resource Management.

If an employee experiences a barrier due to a disability, please contact your supervisor.  If a student experiences a barrier due to a disability, please contact Disability Services.

ESRI Business Analyst Desktop
By ESRI
For Faculty, Staff

Esri Business Analyst Desktop software combines GIS analysis and visualization capabilities with an extensive data package so you can gain a better understanding and timely information about your market, your customers, and your competition. Organizations use Business Analyst Desktop to improve decisions about consolidations or expansions, determine the effect of changes in consumer behavior on existing business models, and to explore opportunities driven by economic factors and changes in market place.

LabView Windows, Mac, Linux
LabView
By National Instruments
For Faculty, Staff

Download LabVIEW, the only system design software that provides engineers and scientists with the tools they need to create any measurement and control application. NI LabVIEW system design software is at the center of the National Instruments platform. Providing comprehensive tools that you need to build any measurement or control application in dramatically less time, LabVIEW is the ideal development environment for innovation, discovery, and accelerated results. Combine the power of LabVIEW software with modular, reconfigurable hardware to overcome the ever-increasing complexity involved in delivering measurement and control systems on time and under budget.

For additional information, please refer to: LabView: LSU Overview

Maple Windows, Mac, Linux
Maple
By Maplesoft
For Faculty, Staff

The ultimate productivity tool for solving mathematical problems and creating interactive technical applications. For additional information, please refer to: Maple: LSU Overview.

Approved based on use-case. Faculty/staff utilizing the product should be advised to create output in the most accessible manner possible.

If students are being required to utilize the program, the faculty member should provide information and a point-of-contact in the event a student experiences a barrier due to a disability.

Mathematica for Faculty & Staff
By Wolfram
For Faculty, Staff

From simple calculator operations to large-scale programming and interactive-document preparation, Mathematica is the tool of choice at the frontiers of scientific research, in engineering analysis and modeling, in technical education from high school to graduate school, and wherever quantitative methods are used.

For additional information, please refer to: Mathematica: LSU Overview.

If you need the latest software and it is not listed here, please visit your Wolfram User Portal.

If you are running MacOS Mojave or greater you may receive an error message regarding the disk image being "damaged". If so, please see the following link for assistance: Tigerware Downloads are "damaged and can't be opened"

If an employee experiences a barrier due to a disability, please contact your supervisor.  

Mathematica for Lab Use Windows, Mac, Linux
Mathematica for Lab Use
By Wolfram
For Select Individuals and Groups

From simple calculator operations to large-scale programming and interactive-document preparation, Mathematica is the tool of choice at the frontiers of scientific research, in engineering analysis and modeling, in technical education from high school to graduate school, and wherever quantitative methods are used.

For additional information, please refer to: Mathematica: LSU Overview.

If an employee experiences a barrier due to a disability, please contact your supervisor.  If a student experiences a barrier due to a disability, please contact Disability Services.

Mathematica for Student Use Windows, Mac, Linux
Mathematica for Student Use
By Wolfram
For Students, Faculty, Staff

From simple calculator operations to large-scale programming and interactive-document preparation, Mathematica is the tool of choice at the frontiers of scientific research, in engineering analysis and modeling, in technical education from high school to graduate school, and wherever quantitative methods are used.

For additional information, please refer to: Mathematica: LSU Overview.

If a student experiences a barrier due to a disability, please contact Disability Services.

Microsoft Office 365
By Microsoft
For Students, Faculty, Staff

To download and install Microsoft Office to your machine please refer to: Office365 ProPlus: LSU Overview.

Office 365 is a productivity suite made available through Microsoft. It includes products such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and many more.

Please see the article below for more information on how to acquire Office:

Microsoft Teams Windows, Mac, Linux
Microsoft Teams
By Microsoft
For Everybody

Microsoft Teams is a robust communication and collaboration tool that includes real time chat and video conferencing, discussion groups and channels, a weekly interactive calendar, the ability to add app tabs such as Planner to your channels, and much more!

To download and install Microsoft Teams to your machine, please refer to: Microsoft Teams: LSU Overview.

Microsoft Windows Enterprise
By Microsoft
For Faculty, Staff, TSPs

Microsoft Windows is a family of personal computer operating systems developed by Microsoft.

Please note, Windows 10 is only available for download from TigerWare by departmental TSPs. Please contact your TSP should you need Windows 10.

Microsoft Windows for Students
By Microsoft
For Students

Microsoft Windows is a family of personal computer operating systems developed by Microsoft.

Windows is no longer available for download on Tigerware. Please download your copy of Windows 10 from lsu.onthehub.com

Microsoft Windows Server
By Microsoft
For TSPs

Windows Server is a group of operating systems designed by Microsoft that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.

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