Microsoft Visio

Visio is a diagramming and vector graphics application. Visio in Microsoft 365 allows both Windows and Mac users can work virtually anywhere, anytime. Visio Plan 2, the online version of professional edition, includes the Visio desktop app (Windows only).

OS: MacOS Windows
Affiliation: Faculty Staff Students

Microsoft Visio editions available at CU Boulder

  • Visio in Microsoft 365: A free, limited online version of Visio that allows Windows and Mac users to view and edit Visio drawings. Recommended for Mac users.
  • Visio Plan 2: Equivalent to Visio Professional, Visio Plan 2 includes the full web and desktop apps. Not recommended for Mac users.

Eligibility

CU Boulder AffiliationVisio in Microsoft 365Visio Plan 2
Faculty & Staff Eligible Eligible
Students Eligible Not eligible

Conditions

The software can be used for:

  • Academic teaching & learning
  • Academic research
  • Administrative (university business)

The software can't be used for:

  • Commercial purposes (for profit)
  • Non-academic research

Where it can be installed

  • Visio in Microsoft 365: Accessible through any web browser
  • Visio Plan 2: University-owned and personally owned computers

Other conditions

  • Visio Plan 2 can be installed on Mac computers by using a virtual machine technology. 

Cost

CU Boulder AffiliationVisio in Microsoft 365Visio Plan 2
Faculty & StaffFree$35 annually
StudentsFreeNot available

How to get it

Visio in Microsoft 365

Launch and bookmark Visio in Microsoft 365.

Visio Plan 2

Visio Plan 2 is available for purchase from OnTheHub. Visit OIT's OnTheHub Software Ordering page for more information and instructions.

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