Ursinus College has an educational site license for ArcGIS products which allows use by faculty, staff, and students for educational, research, and administrative purposes. Commercial use is strictly prohibited.
ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro are available on the Dell computers on the main floor and second floor of Myrin Library. See below for instructions on installing ArcGIS products on your own computer.
ArcGIS comprises a suite of software including:
ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro are available for installation from the ArcGIS folder, along with authorization instructions for ArcMap. Both programs require a Windows operating system. It is advisable to first check system requirements to verify that your computer can run these programs.
If you have any difficulty installing or authorizing the software, contact sbuss@ursinus.edu for assistance.
Notes for installing ArcGIS Pro:
Both of the above softwares come in different versions for 32 bit, 64 bit, and other architectures. Most likely you will need the 64 bit (x64) version of each software.
If you have any questions, reach out to Tech Support who can help you choose and install the correct software for your computer.
Apporto is a virtual desktop environment that allows users to run software through the cloud rather than installing it on their computer. Both ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro are installed in our Apporto instance. Running ArcGIS desktop software via Apporto is the preferred solution for those with Macs, Chromebooks, or Linux computers. It can also be used by Windows users who do not wish to install the software directly on their machine.
Apporto may be accessed directly, at https://ursinus.apporto.com/, or via the Ursinus Connect portal at connect.ursinus.edu
Contact sbuss@ursinus.edu to request an account on ArcGIS Online.
If you already have an account set up, you can log in here: https://ursinuscollege.maps.arcgis.com
The Ursinus ArcGIS Portal is similar to ArcGIS online, but hosted locally. To access from off campus, you must use the VPN.