OCIO offers a variety of public domain, bulk purchase, and site-licensed software to members of the OSU community. Software acquired on a site license is limited to distribution by the OCIO. In an effort to provide a convenient and timely distribution method, selected software is available for download online at https://ocio.osu.edu/software.

This service includes:

• Software for business and personal use
• Web based interface for user-friendly download of software
• Limited support for software installation and activation

Note: Software available on the Site License Software web site represents only those software applications currently available electronically. For a complete list of available software, visit Site License Software web site and select the "Additional site-licensed software" option.

Featured Software

• Site Licensed Software now provides Apple Apps Distribution Services for faculty and staff who develop applications for iPads, iPhones, and iPods.

• OSU faculty, staff and students who download the SPSS statistical software may schedule a consultation concerning its use for academic and research work. To learn more, visit: Site License Software Consultation (Statistical)

• Local IT Support Staff in OSU departments and colleges can request SLS Coordinator access. SLS Coordinators are provided access to a restricted area of the Site License Software web site which includes additional software programs not generally available. An agreement must be signed by a department or college administrator.

Varies depending on the type of software required.

OSU faculty, staff, and students

• Access Site License Software web site to download software: Software Download Site 

• To become an SLS Coordinator, send e-mail to: software@osu.edu

• Software not available electronically can be obtained at the IT Service Desk in 025 Central Classrooms. Some software is provided on a media exchange/ loan out basis, while other packages can be purchased at discount. The Microsoft Personal Use software is sold at UniPrint and Adobe Personal Use software is available at WiredOut.

Sponsored guests must request access through the OSU department or college sponsor.

Individuals are strictly prohibited from loaning site licensed software or making a copy for anyone else. All software offered through this program is reviewed annually for volume of distribution and cost of license. The renewal of the license for each package is dependent not only on the funding the OCIO has available, but also on usage patterns. Policy guidelines are detailed in Site Licensed Software Policy. Testing and acquisition decisions are aided by the Site License Advisory Team.