George Mason ITS provides the university community with access to a wide range of academic, administrative, and specialized software, along with software licensing, installation, and support services for learning, teaching, research, and university operations.
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Classroom & Lab Software
| Title | Publisher | Version | Computer Labs | STAR | PCVL |
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| Office Suite Professional | Microsoft | 2021 | X | X | X |
| Chrome | Latest | X | X | X |
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| Firefox | Mozilla | Latest | X | X | X |
| OneDrive | Microsoft | Latest | X | X | X |
| 7-Zip | Igor Pavlov | Latest | X | X | X |
| Eclipse | Eclipse Foundation | Latest | X | X | X |
| Edge | Microsoft | Latest | X | X | X |
| Reader | Adobe | Latest | X | X | X |
| NetBeans | Apache | Latest | X | X | X |
| Filezilla | Filezilla Project | Latest | X | X | X |
| Gimp | Gimp Development Team | Latest | X | X | X |
| Earth Pro | Latest | X | X | X |
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| HonorLock | HonorLock | Latest | X | X | X |
| jGrasp | Auburn University | Latest | X | X | X |
| Capture | Kaltura | Latest | X | X | X |
| LockDown Browser | Respondus | Latest | X | X | X |
| Visual Studio Code | Microsoft | Latest | X | X | X |
| Notepad++ | Don Ho | Latest | X | X | X |
| PollEverywhere | Poll Everywhere | Latest | X | X | X |
| Putty | Simon Tatham | Latest | X | X | X |
| VLC | VideoLAN | Latest | X | X | X |
| Zoom Workplace | Zoom | Latest | X | X | X |
| OpenJDK | Oracle | Latest | X | X | X |
| Zotero | Corporation for Digital Scholarship | Latest | X | X | X |
| Windows Subsystem for Linux | Microsoft | Latest | X | X | X |
| ArcGIS Pro | ESRI | 3.3 | X | X |
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| Mathematica | Wolfram | 14 | X | X |
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| Matlab | Mathworks | R2024a | X | X |
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| SAS | SAS | 9.4 | X | X |
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| SPSS | IBM | 29 | X | X |
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| Audacity | The Audacity Team | Latest | X | ||
| Creative Cloud | Adobe | 2024 | X | X | |
| Blender | Blender Foundation | Latest | X | ||
| Camtasia | TechSmith | 2021 | X | ||
| Resolve | Blackmagic Design | Latest | X | ||
| Epic Games Launcher | Epic Games | Latest | X | ||
| Unreal 5 | Epic Games | Latest | X | ||
| jEdit | jEdit Project | Latest | X | ||
| Makerbot Print | Makerbot Industries, LLC | Latest | X | ||
| Respondus Test Generator | Respondus | Latest | X | ||
| Unity | Unity Technologies | X | |||
| AutoCAD | Autodesk | 2025 | X | X |
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| Inventor | Autodesk | 2025 | X | X |
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| Civil3d | Autodesk | 2025 | X | X |
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| 3DS Max | Autodesk | 2025 | X | ||
| Maya | Autodesk | 2025 | X | ||
| MotionBuilder | Autodesk | 2025 | X | ||
| Pro Apps Bundle | Apple | Latest | X | ||
| Avid Pro Tools | Avid | Latest | X | ||
| Microsoft Project | X |
General FAQs
Where can I find information about George Mason computer labs?
George Mason’s virtual and physical computer labs provide students with access to computing resources, software, and pay-for-print (PFP) services to support learning, teaching, and research. Hours of operation and information about labs and lab services are available on the Computer Labs & Classrooms Information page.
What software is available for the George Mason community?
The distribution and support of licensed software vary according to the application; specifics are provided on individual software information pages listed on Software Information. For software not on this page, contact IT Support at 703-993-8870.
What AI tools are available at George Mason?
For information on AI tools, see AI Toolkit.
What software support does ITS provide?
George Mason ITS provides access, licensing, installation, configuration, and support for academic and administrative software used across the university.
For specific software support levels, see Software Information Support Levels.
Departmental FAQs
What assistance does ITS provide departments in software purchasing
ITS can:
- Assist with software configuration
- Ensure compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and laws
- Realize potential cost savings
- Facilitate and expedite the procurement process with existing vendors
What software comes on an enrolled George Mason-owned computer?
ITS supports a wide array of business and academic software. Please visit this site for a comprehensive list of supported software and services. The following is the standard software load:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Defender
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Mozilla Firefox
- VideoLAN VLC
- Zoom desktop app
Additional software can be installed via the Company Portal app on a Windows endpoint or Mason Self Service on a Mac endpoint. All third-party software must be updated with the latest security updates. ITS provides automatic third-party patching for the most common applications. All software installed on Mason endpoints must be approved by the Architecture Standards Review Board.
What is Mason Self-Service (Mac)?
Mason Self-Service is installed on George Mason-owned Macs enrolled in Jamf Pro; it allows users to download approved software on demand.
What is Software Center (Windows)?
Software Center is a Windows application on managed, George Mason-owned computers. Software Center allows users to download approved software on demand. If you would like to use Software Center on your Windows computer, go to the Desktop Support page to enroll.
What software is on the Architectural Standards Review Board (ASRB) Ready List?
| Tool | Description | Comments & Context |
|---|---|---|
| Mindbridge AI | Utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to identify financial data errors and anomalies | Costello College of Business – Accounting Instruction class |
| CollegeVine AI capability | College guidance services | No Commonwealth data will be used in the training of any AI models other than the AI Recruit agent that George Mason is training. Information includes institutional details, marketing materials, marketing emails, and other relevant content to train the CollegeVine AI agent. |
| ChatGPT ** | A generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI | Limited approval, for Public Use Data Only. No highly sensitive or Protected data is to be used. |
Why does ITS require all George Mason-owned devices to be enrolled?
ITS requires all George Mason–owned devices—and any devices purchased from non-approved vendors—to be enrolled.
Enrollment ensures you receive full support, timely security updates, and a seamless user experience. Getting started is easy—simply submit a ticket, and our team will guide you through every step of the process.
Are software updates provided for George Mason-owned computers and devices?
Yes. Software applications and updates are available for managed George Mason-owned devices.See ITS-Approved Computer Hardware Standards for Faculty & Staff for more information about purchasing George Mason-owned computers and devices.
Classroom & Lab Software Installation Requests FAQs
How do I request software installations in classrooms and labs?
ITS manages classroom and lab technology; requests for specialized software installations must be submitted through the appropriate software and Classroom Support services.
What are the deadlines to request software installations in classrooms and labs?
IMPORTANT
Due to the high volume of requests each semester, requests for software installation in classrooms and labs are due by the following dates:
Summer Semester: April 15
Fall Semester: July 15
Spring Semester: December 1