Guide to purchasing computer software
To begin, take a look at the ITS Software Library to see if there are any special license arrangements for the program you are looking for. Some common software packages are available free of charge to the Yale community. Some of the more commonly requested packages that are licensed and available via the software library are Symantec AntiVirus, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat Pro (faculty and staff only).
Students and faculty looking for other Microsoft products should check the Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance site to see if the title they seek is covered by the program and thus available at no charge. Access MSDNAA information from the IT software site.
Where to buy software
Computer supplies, software and equipment can be purchased online via SciQuest. SciQuest provides direct access to secured, custom websites for vendors ( Dell, Apple, and IBM for equipment; and GovConnection) who have entered into partnership with Yale.
Please note that GovConnection also offers special Yale pricing on printers and other peripherals.
Personal purchases
Academically priced packages including, but not limited to, Office, Windows, Adobe Acrobat, SAS, SPSS, and Minitab are available and may be purchased from: http://yale.onthehub.com
