#  Software for Students 

 



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## Recommended Software

In addition to the latest version of Edge, Firefox, or Chrome, the following software is recommended:

- [**Zoom for Harvard**](https://harvard.zoom.us/)
    - [Set up your Zoom account](https://its.gse.harvard.edu/resources-and-information/set-your-zoom-account)
    - [Download Zoom](https://zoom.us/download) for your computer.
- **Adobe Acrobat Pro: PDF Reader via the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite**
    - Harvard offers the [Adobe Creative Cloud Suite](https://huit.harvard.edu/adobe-creative-cloud?msclkid=2c3fcb39b1eb11ec8ab2fad0d78ba1b0) for free for all students, including Adobe Acrobat Pro, and 20+ desktop mobile and applications for photography, design, video, web, and more!
        - [Getting Started with Adobe Creative Cloud | Harvard IT](https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp?id=kb_article&sys_id=9f3244d3dba304d430ed1dca489619e0)
        - [Open apps using the Creative Cloud Desktop App](https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/apps/manage-apps/creative-cloud-apps/launch-creative-cloud-apps.html)
- **Microsoft Office 2016 or higher**
    - Harvard provides a [free Office 365 subscription](https://huit.harvard.edu/microsoft-365).
- Harvard also provides a [VPN (Virtual Private Network) service](https://huit.harvard.edu/vpn), should you need it.

## Other Software

If you are a part of a research lab, or need research software for other purposes, please consult our list of [supported research software](https://its.gse.harvard.edu/research-software-support). You will likely need to submit any licensing requests via the faculty member involved with, or supporting, your work. You can do so via [IT\_OneStop@gse.harvard.edu](mailto:IT_OneStop@gse.harvard.edu).