There are multiple software items available to staff and faculty due to campus license agreements. Not all downloads are available to all staff and faculty.
Through our license with Microsoft for Office, we are now able to provide access for continuing staff to purchase Microsoft Office at a greatly discounted price directly from Microsoft via their Home Use Program. For more details, see the Microsoft Office Home Use Program FAQ.
Click here to see if you qualify for the Microsoft Office Home Use Program.
| Name | OS | Available to | |
|---|---|---|---|
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SPSS 19 For Windows | Windows  |
Staff / faculty |
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SPSS 19 For Mac | Mac |
LAN-Administrators Only |
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JMP 9 |
Windows or Mac |
Staff / faculty / students |
|
JMP 8 | Windows or Mac |
Staff / faculty / students |
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SAS 9.3 | Windows |
Staff / faculty / students |
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Matlab | All platforms | Faculty / Researchers |
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Minitab 16 | Windows |
Staff / faculty |
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Minitab 15 | Windows |
Staff / faculty |
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S+ 8 | Windows, Linux, Solaris |
Staff / faculty / students |
| Systat 13 | Windows |
Staff / faculty | |
| StarOffice 7 | Windows or Linux |
Staff / faculty / students | |
 |
WinRAR | Windows |
Staff / faculty |
| Maple 14 | Windows | Staff / faculty (upon request) | |
 |
Trend Micro (AV) | Windows or Mac | Staff / faculty (upon request) |
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Microsoft Office 2011 | Mac |
Desktop Support Lead |
 |
Microsoft Office 2010 | Windows |
Desktop Support Lead |
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Microsoft Office 2008 | Mac |
Desktop Support Lead |
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Microsoft Office 2007 | Windows |
Desktop Support Lead |
IT Support Staff who require a copy of Office for installation on SFU-owned machines should contact software@sfu.ca for more information.
There is a very limited number of SPSS/PASW licenses for the Mac. If you are faculty/staff, you may download SPSS/PASW for Windows. If you specifically require a Mac license, speak with the LAN administrator for your department. If you still need help, email software@sfu.ca. Please be aware that SPSS/PASW licenses are perpetual and will only be installed on continuous use workstations (such as labs) or long-term faculty/staff. If you require SPSS/PASW in the short-term, you may purchase a 6- or 12-month license for as little as $65 . Short-term licenses are available to students, faculty, or staff.
Being a graduate student does not necessarily grant you access to faculty/staff downloads. If you are on payroll (e.g., you're a TA), then you will have access to faculty/staff downloads in most cases.
No. Retired faculty or staff are not licensed for faculty/staff downloads. There is one exception for emeritus professors.
Yes. However, if you require access you must request it by sending an email to software@sfu.ca.
If you are being paid out of a research grant, you are not licensed for faculty/staff software. If you have just started a position, it may take time for HR to process your role change. You can check your current role and status online by logging in to the SFU computing account directory and searching for your SFU computing ID. Under the "person" tab you will find your role(s). If neither "faculty" or "staff" appears, something is amiss. Contact your department regarding the issue.
Microsoft Office may be installed onto any computer owned by the university.
Access to Maple 14 is permitted upon request. Please email siegert@sfu.ca requesting access prior to download.
Please email your request for download to trend@sfu.ca.
*People paid out of research grants are NOT considered official SFU employees
If you are still stumped, send an email to software@sfu.ca