Student Resources
BGSU offers users a variety of free and discounted software and support, just for being a student! The below list outlines our most common student resources.
Microsoft Office | Office 365
The Microsoft Office 365 suite includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive and many other Microsoft Office tools. BGSU students can install the software on up to five different devices.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: YES
Business/University Use: YES
Zoom
Zoom is a video and web-conferencing tool available to BGSU faculty, staff and students to support working, teaching and learning remotely and online.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: YES
Business/University Use: YES
BGSU Computer Labs
BGSU has several labs available for use across campus. Open Labs are located in the Jerome Library and Bowen-Thompson Student Union and several Scheduled Labs are located across campus. Utilize the lab computers, software and printers to aid in your education at BGSU.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: YES
Business/University Use: YES
Statistical Analysis System (SAS)
Runs large statistical operations and returns data. SAS is installed in many computer labs across campus, but can also be installed on personal machines by bringing them to the Information Technology Services (ITS) service desk (please contact the ITS service desk to schedule an appointment).
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: YES
Business/University Use: YES
Hardware Support
ITS can perform repairs on personal Dell and Apple devices.
Cost: Warranty services are FREE | Costs for devices not under warranty are TBD
Personal Use: YES
Business/University Use: YES
AutoDesk Applications
AutoDesk provides applications to assist with business processes in the architecture, engineering and construction industries, including Revit and AutoCAD, as well as products for use in product design and manufacturing, and the media and entertainment fields.
Cost: FREE*
Personal Use: NO
Business/University Use: YES for educational purposes
*Free one-year educational access to Autodesk products and services for instructors/students, renewable as long as you remain eligible.
Top Hat
Top Hat is a classroom engagement and polling software for mobile devices that helps to make teaching fun and effective. Many BGSU instructors require that students have Top Hat installed for use in class.
Cost: $26 for 1 semester | $39 for 1 year | $71 for 4 years
Personal Use: NO
Business/University Use: YES
OneDrive
OneDrive provides users with a file storage solution that allows for sharing and collaboration with individuals both on and off campus similar to Dropbox.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: YES
Business/University Use: YES
Student Laptop Loan Program
Submit this form to check if you are eligible for the BGSU Student Laptop Loan Program. Students can fill out the ITS form linked below to have their eligibility checked. Submitting a request does not mean you will automatically be awarded a laptop. Students can use an ITS lab should they need access to a computer.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: YES
Business/University Use: YES
Microsoft Whiteboard
Microsoft Whiteboard is a digital whiteboard application for the collaboration and sharing of ideas via the web.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: YES
Business/University Use: YES
MatLab
MatLab allows matrix manipulations, plotting of functions and data, implementation of algorithms, creation of user interfaces, and interfacing with programs written in other languages, including C, C++, C#, Java, Fortran and Python.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: YES
Business/University Use: YES
IT Security Training
EduRisk information security training is available through the Bridge online training platform. The training is comprised of five different modules covering a variety of topics such as malware and phishing.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: N/A
Business/University Use: N/A
Qualtrics
Qualtrics is an online survey software. The application allows a user to build surveys in which to gain insight into areas including institutional assessment, faculty evaluation and student satisfaction.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: NO
Business/University Use: YES
R
R is a programming language & software environment for statistical computing/graphics. The R language is widely used among statisticians and data miners for developing statistical software & data analysis.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: Yes
Business/University Use: YES
Data Destruction & Recycling
ITS can wipe or destroy sensitive data on personal devices. We can also recycle personal devices and accessories.
Personal Use: YES
Business/University Use: YES
Updated: 08/01/2025 09:14AM