U-M Software Directory
The new U-M Software Directory aims to become a central library of software titles and packages available to faculty, staff, and students across all three campuses and Michigan Medicine.
Available Software
Users with active U-M Ann Arbor Campus affiliation can get access to over 200 software titles, like Adobe Creative Suite, SPSS, Stata, SAS, Matlab and more.
The number of software library titles available can vary based on the user’s university role and affiliation
Windows Software
PC users can access Windows applications in two ways:
- Windows computers in Campus Computing Sites locations also come with a broad range of Campus Computing software pre-installed in the application menu.
- Through Virtual Sites.
Mac users can access Campus Computing Sites Windows applications only through Virtual Sites.
Mac Software
Mac computers in Campus Computing Sites locations also come with a broad range of Campus Computing software pre-installed in the application menu.
Software Access Options and Workstation Types
Use a Campus Computing Sites workstation or access software from your personal device.
Personal Devices
- Virtual Sites
Virtual Sites provides access to individual software titles as well as the Campus Computing Sites Windows desktop experience virtually via remote sessions. - Sites @ Home
Sites @ Home is a new service that loans a limited number of laptops to students. These Windows laptops also have access to many software titles in the Campus Computing Sites software library.
Sites Devices
Campus Computing Sites are equipped with multiple types of devices.
- PCs
Full Campus Computing Sites Windows desktop and the widest range of Campus Computing provided software. - Macs
Full Campus Computing Sites Mac desktop with a broad range of Campus Computing provided software pre-installed in the application menu. Access Windows software titles by using Virtual Sites from our Macs - CAEN
Campus Computing Sites partners with the College of Engineering to provide their CAEN Windows and Linux computing environment and their wide range of engineering software on select CCS computers.
Access Methods by Workstation Type
| Workstation Type | Device Options | App List | Location | Offline Option | Storage | Printing | App Accessed By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Sites |
Windows, Mac, Android |
Full | Remote | No | Cloud, Local (client required) | FollowMe, MPrint (Install Required) | Browser or Local client |
| Sites PC | Windows, CAEN (Win/Linux) | Full | On Campus | No | Cloud, Local/Personal | MPrint, FollowMe, Onsite | Pre-installed |
| Sites Mac | Mac, Virtual Sites | Moderate | On Campus | No | Cloud, Local/Personal | MPrint, FollowMe, Onsite | Pre-installed |
| Sites @ Home | Windows | Full | Remote | Yes | Cloud, Local/Personal | MPrint, FollowMe, Local | Local Installation |