Academic Computing Requests

Course-specific software can be installed in the computer labs and electronic classroom podiums at the request of faculty and staff. Because of the high level of usage of the facilities, it can be difficult to schedule software installations, and two-week lead time is required. 

Software Licensing Recommendations

When software is purchased for use in the labs, it is imperative that sufficient licenses are purchased so that the students are able to complete their class assignments. Based on past experience, the usual number of licenses needed for a network aware application can be calculated by counting the number of students in the largest section and adding 25% of the total number of students using the software. For example, if there are two sections of 30 students each, 45 licenses (30 + .25*60) should be purchased. If the software is not network aware, the number of licenses needed is higher because the application can only be accessed on specific workstations. In that case 35% should be used for the estimate.

When using software that is sold with textbooks, it is important to review the software license agreement. In most cases, the software accompanying a textbook may NOT be installed in a computer lab environment. Publishers generally require the purchase of separate lab licenses. In such cases, written authorization from the publisher will be required for installation. In order to speed the process, please provide this authorization with the software installation request.

Academic Virtual Machines (Faculty & Staff only)

Stockton faculty members can request virtual machines for educational use in their courses. Virtual machines can be used to run software that would otherwise interfere with the software installed on the lab machines. Requests may be made by email to HelpDesk@stockton.edu. See below for more information.