Software

Below is a list of software you will need during your career at MIT

IS&T Software Grid

The IS&T Software Grid contains software supported by IS&T. If you have problems installing anything from here, IS&T will be able to support you with it 24/7.

Access the software grid: https://ist.mit.edu/software-hardware

Recommended Apps:

• Microsoft Office

• Dropbox

• GlobalProtect VPN

• CertAid

• Adobe Creative Cloud - Illustrator, Acrobat

Architecture-Recommended Apps

https://stoa.mit.edu/cad

You do not need to install these unless requested by a professor. If you have trouble installing something from this list, please contact creit@mit.edu before contacting STOA.

Academic Pricing

Some applications that are not supported by MIT can still be obtained through the vendor for free or heavily-discounted - ask/look for academic pricing. Some software by others used in SA+P include STATA, Atlas.ti, NVIVO, SketchUp

IS&T Cloud Services

Take a look at https://ist.mit.edu/services for a list of services provided for free to MIT students. This includes Google Collaborate, Dropbox, LastPass, Supercomputer Access, and much more.

COSTAR

Students who are currently enrolled in the MSRED program can get access to Costar.
Click here for details.

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