Microsoft Office
Currently enrolled students are eligible to download Microsoft Office for free for personal use. For more details, go to the Office 365 page.
Security Software
For antivirus options for personal use, see the Knowledgebase article regarding available antivirus applications. NOTE: The applications listed are not recommendations by IT, and UCA IT is not affiliated with any of them. They are listed only for reference. The minimum requirements for these program will vary, and you install these programs at your own risk.
Respondus LockDown Browser
Respondus LockDown Browser is a secure browser for taking exams in Blackboard. It prevents you from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during an assessment. If a Blackboard exam requires that Respondus LockDown Browser be used, the exam won’t be accessible with a standard web browser. Respondus LockDown Browser should only be used for taking examinations in Blackboard. For more information, visit the Respondus LockDown Browser page.
Google Chrome
Chrome is Google’s browser made for basic internet and email tasks. It’s the best browser to use for Google Apps (Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, etc.).
Go to Google Chrome download pageAdobe Acrobat Reader
To open and view PDF documents, use Adobe Reader.
Go to Adobe Acrobat Reader download page