Software distribution
Computers and software
UVic posesses institutional site licenses for some software titles. Additionally, software included with standard computers purchased through the Technology Solutions Centre is available via our software distribution service.
Who can use this service?
- Faculty
- Staff
- Students (depending on software title)
How do I request or access this service?
Visit our help centre to obtain software available via the software distribution service:
- Adobe Campus licence agreement
- Azure Dev Tools for Teaching
- Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client
- Endpoint Protection for Personal Computers
- IBM Spectrum Protect TSM Backup Software
- MATLAB
- Microsoft software
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MSDE)
- NVivo
- Remark Office OMR
- SAS
- SPSS
What is the cost for this service?
Digital downloads of software is available for eligible users at no charge. Eligibility details are available in the help centre.
When is this service available?
This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. You can be informed of service interruptions by subscribing to .
How do I get help with this service?
For assistance with this service, please contact the Computer Help Desk:
Email: helpdesk@uvic.ca
Telephone: 250-721-7687
In person: Clearihue A037