Overview of Software Licenses
Refer to the following table for licensing specifics.
|
ArcGIS Online |
ArcGIS Pro |
GIS Center Account |
Remote Access |
| FIU Student |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| FIU Student Currently enrolled in a GIS class |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| Graduate student |
YES |
YES |
For research (application needed) |
For research (application needed) |
| FIU Faculty & Staff |
YES |
YES |
NO (unless requested and approved) |
NO |
| Remote Labs |
YES |
YES |
N/A |
N/A |
ArcGIS Online
Cloud-based mapping and analysis solution from ESRI. An FIU Organizational ArcGIS Online Account (aka ESRI Organizational Account, AGOL Organizational Account) allows you to access premium and subscription-based tools and data within ArcGIS Online. As an FIU Student, Staff, or Faculty, you have free access to ArcGIS Online resources.
ArcGIS Pro
The latest and most advanced desktop GIS software from ESRI. Users can download the software free via the FIU Organizational ArcGIS Online Account.
ArcGIS Desktop
Desktop GIS software from ESRI. ArcGIS Desktop is discontinued, as it is being phased out by ESRI.
GIS Center Account
This elevated level of access includes free use of all software available at the GIS Center as well as access to our computing resources, i.e. workstations in the study area and classrooms. It also includes network drives for the user where data can be stored centrally. GIS accounts are created automatically for students currently enrolled in a GIS class, but can also be requested for research purposes. Affiliated faculty is automatically assigned a GIS Center account. GIS teaching faculty will also be assigned a GIS Center account.
Remote Access
Students currently enrolled in GIS classes can use a limited number of workstations equipped with GIS software for class & homework.
