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ArcGIS

ArcGIS is a powerful GIS (Graphical Information System) desktop system for editing and managing geographic data. ArcGIS can be used for visualizing, managing, creating and analyzing geographic data. Using ArcGIS, you can understand the geographic context of your data, allowing you to see relationships and identify patterns in new ways. ArcGIS includes additional advanced editing tools to ensure the quality of your data.

OS: Windows
Affiliation: Faculty Staff Students
EligibilityConditionsCostHow to get itSupportFAQ
 

ArcGIS editions available at CU Boulder

  • ArcGIS Online: This collaborative web GIS platform enables users to view, create and share maps, applications, layers, analytics and data. It also includes the ArcGIS Pro desktop application.
  • ArcGIS Pro Desktop App: Features desktop GIS applications, ArcGIS Pro, and extensions such as 3D Analyst and Spatial Analyst.
  • ArcGIS Server: A server software component of ArcGIS Enterprise that provides geographic information via web services. This allows for sharing and accessing GIS data and applications.

Eligibility

CU AffiliationEligibility
Alumni Not eligible
Emeritus Eligible
Faculty Eligible
Persons of Interest (POIs) Not eligible
Retirees Not eligible
Staff Eligible
Students Eligible
CampusesBoulder

Conditions

The software can be used for:

  • Academic teaching & learning
  • Academic research (nonprofit)*
  • Administrative purposes (university business)

The software can't be used for:

  • Consulting or commercial purposes (for profit)
  • Non-academic research

Where it can be installed

  • University-owned devices
  • Personal devices


*Academic research is research that is conducted on campus and is in support of the university's degree-granting requirements or a faculty member's tenure.

 

Cost

Available at no cost to eligible affiliations.

How to get it

  • ArcGIS Online and Esri E-Learning: Follow OIT's ArcGIS login tutorials to sign in with either your CU Boulder IdentiKey credentials (new users) or your ArcGIS credentials (existing users).
  • ArcGIS Pro Desktop App for Students (class led): Students should consult their course materials for instructions.
  • ArcGIS Pro Desktop App for Faculty, Staff or Students (independent study): Download ArcGIS Pro from the OIT Software Server (includes older versions) or from your ArcGIS account.
  • ArcGIS Server, License Managers and other Esri products: Faculty and staff may submit a request to (link sends email)oitsoftware@colorado.edu.

Support

For product support, contact Esri Support.

FAQ

Is there any functional difference between accounts created with the two login types?

No, both login types create ArcGIS user accounts with the same default user types and license assignments.

I have an ArcGIS login. Will I be forced to create a CU Boulder – SSO Account login?

There are currently no plans to discontinue support for ArcGIS logins.

I have an ArcGIS login and have saved content in my account. Can I create a CU Boulder – SSO Account login and save additional content?

The two login types create separate user accounts. It is advisable to save content in only one user account. If content has been saved under an ArcGIS login account, it is recommended to continue using that account.

I have an ArcGIS login and have saved content in my account. Can I migrate to a CU Boulder – SSO Account login instead?

Maybe. ArcGIS admins may approve migrating content from an ArcGIS login account to an SSO login account and then deleting the ArcGIS login account.

I received an error when installing ArcGIS Pro. What can I do?

ArcGIS Pro requires Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.0 or later. For additional information and links to upgrade your operating system, please visit the Esri website.