Campus Software
WSU computers are pre-configured by our campus IT department with general purpose software that meets the needs of most users. For discipline-specific or course-specific programs, WSU also offers additional software that is available to download on any WSU computer at any time. Details regarding what this software is and how to obtain it are below.What software is included in the eWarrior Program?
Standard Windows Software
- Windows 10
- Windows 10 receives semi-annual, major updates that WSU works diligently to support soon after they are released.
- Internet Browsers
- Google Chrome (set as default browser)
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Office 365
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Access, Publisher, OneDrive, Skype for Business
- This includes access to both web apps and desktop apps.
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Access, Publisher, OneDrive, Skype for Business
- Other Software
- Windows Defender (Antivirus)
- Cisco VPN Client
- VLC Media Player
- Software Center
- This is a Microsoft product that allows WSU to offer clients the chance to perform major operating system feature updates on their own time.
- Control Panel Installers
- WSU has many custom installers for campus-licensed software that can be installed via the Windows Control Panel.
Standard Mac Software
- macOS
- WSU works diligently to support major macOS releases soon after they are released.
- Internet Browsers
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Apple Safari
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- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, OneDrive, Skype for Business
- This includes access to both web apps and desktop apps.
- Other Software
- Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection (Antivirus)
- AirWatch Mobile Device Management
- Cisco VPN Client
- VLC Media Player
- Printing Additions
- This is a custom WSU app that allows single-click access to campus printers.
- Software Additions
- This is a custom WSU app that allows users to add additional, campus-licensed software to their WSU computer.
Are there other software programs available?
WSU students and staff are also able to take advantage of educational discounts on software offered via the Winona State University On The Hub site.
Supported Windows Software
These programs are available at no extra charge to WSU’s Windows computers and can be installed via the Windows Control Panel or Software Center.- Adobe Creative Cloud apps, including (but not limited to):
- Acrobat DC, After Effects, Animate, Audition, Bridge, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Fuse, Illustrator, InCopy, InDesign, Lightroom, Muse, Photoshop, Prelude, Premiere Pro, Scout, and Speed Grade.
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Inspiration
- KeePass
- JMP Pro
- Mathematica
- Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus
- Minitab
- SPSS
- Stella
- Tableau
Supported macOS Software
These programs are available at no extra charge to WSU’s macOS computers and can be installed via WSU’s own custom-built Software Additions app.- Adobe Creative Cloud apps, including (but not limited to):
- Acrobat DC, After Effects, Animate, Audition, Bridge, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Illustrator, InCopy, InDesign, Lightroom, Muse, Photoshop, Prelude, Premiere Pro, Scout, and Speed Grade.
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- JMP Pro
- Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus
- Inspiration
- SPSS
- Tableau
Should I install antivirus software?
How do I get a program that I need for a class?
Can I download programs or apps not listed on this page?
Software and apps are often protected by copyright. Downloading or distributing copyrighted material, including through peer-to-peer file sharing, without the permission of the copyright owner is against the law. Use of Winona State University’s resources for unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials is forbidden and against the terms of the eWarrior technology agreement. Visit the Tech Wiki Copyright page for more information.
Where can I get help using a program?
The e-Warrior Digital Learning Center provides software technical support through online training programs available 24/7, workshops, one-on-one sessions, social media, and custom classroom support.
Faculty Requests for Software
Ordering New Software or Applications
If you need software not found on the WSU supported software lists above, please contact us at software@winona.edu to discuss software purchases. WSU’s Software Deployment team can help you or your department assess proper licensing, software support, system requirements, security concerns, and whether effective alternatives may already be available for campus use. Software requests are processed on a first-in-first-out basis and may take up to a month to fully research, test, and implement depending on the complexity of the software packages.
Getting Approved Programs on WSU Student Computers
Please refer your students to the links on this page for instructions on how to find the software programs needed for your classes. If your students need further help installing software for classes, WSU Tech Support is available via phone, email, live chat, or in-person support.