SPSS Access

SPSS Access - Tutorial

Learn how to access SPSS through Stockton University lab computers or Stockton VDI, save work outside of a VDI session, and submit completed assignments.

🧭 Overview

  • Learn where SPSS is available and how to use it through Stockton VDI.
  • Best for: Students.
  • Time: Approximately 10 minutes.

Prerequisites

  • Active Stockton account and SSO access.
  • Internet connection and a current web browser, such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
  • Access to the Stockton VDI service for remote use.
  • A personal storage option, such as OneDrive/My Documents or Google Drive, when working in VDI.

Ways to Access SPSS

  • On campus: The current version of SPSS is available at no cost on Stockton University lab computers.
  • Off campus: You may purchase a personal SPSS license or use SPSS through Stockton VDI at no cost.

  1. Use a lab computer

    On campus, sign in to any Stockton University lab computer. SPSS is available on lab computers at no additional cost.

  2. Purchase SPSS

    For use on a personal computer, purchase an SPSS Grad Pack license. A 6- or 12-month Standard version is generally recommended for students.

  3. Use Stockton VDI

    Access SPSS remotely at no cost by signing in to the Stockton VDI. VDI provides a Stockton-hosted virtual desktop with lab software installed.

What Is VDI?

VDI, or virtual desktop infrastructure, is a remote Stockton computer that includes lab software such as SPSS. You can access it from a device with an active internet connection and a full-featured browser, including Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

Review the Stockton VDI page for supported applications and additional information.

Saving Your Work in VDI

VDI desktops are temporary. When you end a VDI session, the virtual desktop is deleted. Save any files you need outside of the VDI session before you exit.

  1. Save to My Documents

    Save files to the My Documents folder in VDI. Files in this folder are automatically backed up to Microsoft OneDrive and can be accessed from other Stockton computers and future VDI sessions.

  2. Save to Google Drive

    Before ending the VDI session, sign in to Google Drive and upload your file so that it is available from another computer or device.

  3. Export SPSS output

    To open SPSS output on a personal computer, export it to a compatible format, such as a Word document. Exported files save to the VDI My Documents folder; navigate there to locate the exported file.

Accessing SPSS in VDI

The video below demonstrates how to sign in to VDI, open SPSS, move files into VDI, save work, and submit completed work through Blackboard.

  1. Sign in to VDI

    Open the Stockton VDI service and sign in with your Stockton credentials.

  2. Open SPSS

    After the virtual desktop loads, open SPSS from the available applications.

  3. Transfer files if needed

    Use the temporary file tool to move assignment files from your computer into the VDI session.

  4. Save before exiting

    Save work to My Documents or upload it to Google Drive before ending the VDI session. Do not leave files only on the virtual desktop.

  5. Submit your work

    Open Blackboard from within VDI and submit the saved assignment file, if your instructor requires Blackboard submission.

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