Computing HelpDesk
Mon -Thu: 8:00am -9:00 pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
(when classes are in session)
Exceptions for the summer and academic year
Software
Information Technology and other areas of the university work together to provide software at no cost to the JMU community. In addition, we negotiate volume discounts and site licenses to reduce the cost of software that must be purchased.
Additional information is available for students and faculty/staff.
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Software Downloads
Software at this site is available to all members of the JMU Community. You will need to enter your Electronic ID (eID) and password to download software.
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JMU Recommended Software
JMU recommends using software that is supported by Information Technology as well as the respective software manufacturers. Computing Support updates the list of campus recommended software on an academic calendar year basis.
Additional Information for Students or Faculty and Staff
Students
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SAS
SAS software is a comprehensive tool for analyzing data that facilitates statistical analysis, data management, forecasting, decision support, research, and other academic and business functions.
Faculty/Staff
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SAS
SAS software is a comprehensive tool for analyzing data that facilitates statistical analysis, data management, forecasting, decision support, research, and other academic and business functions.
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SPSS
SPSS software is a comprehensive system for analyzing data. It can take data from almost any type of file and generate tabulated reports, plot distributions and trends, create charts and graphs, and perform descriptive and complex statistical analyses.
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Microsoft Office
JMU's Campus Agreement with Microsoft Corporation permits faculty and staff to install Microsoft Office on a personally-owned computer.
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Mathematica
Mathematica software is a comprehensive system for mathematical computation, modeling, simulation, visualization, and development.
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Microsoft Select Prices
The Select 6.0 Academic price list contains Microsoft software available at Academic prices for JMU departmental purchases.
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Adobe CLP Prices
Adobe software is available at CLP (corporate liscensing program) prices for JMU departmental purchases.
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Training and Tutorials
Training and tutorials are available for faculty and staff members.