Eligibility
Registered UWF students may eligible for GIS related software licenses for instructional and research purposes. Faculty may request access to ArcMap for ArgoApps.
Important Information
These downloads are for your personal computer. Software you download may not match current software used in the GIS Lab or on ArgoApps or demonstrated in lab documents or videos. GIS staff and ITS are unable to help with troubleshooting downloads or issues on your personal computer. These downloads do not replace attending class.
ArcGIS Pro
Important Note
Installing ArcGIS Pro utilizes your ArcGIS Enterprise account. You will only have access as long as you are a GIS Student. ArcGIS Pro updates often. It may be possible for you to download a newer version than is currently being used in class.
Before you install ArcGIS for Desktop
Check our system requirements to make sure your computer has the hardware and software required for the trial.
NOTE: Make sure you have the appropriate version of .NET before installing ArcGIS Pro. The installer should prompt you for which version if you are unsure.
Download and install ArcGIS Pro
- Log in to ArcGIS Online using your ArcGIS Enterprise account.
- Click your name in the top right of the screen, then click on My Settings
- Click on Licenses in the left-hand column.
- Next to ArcGIS Pro you should see a Download link. Click that.
- A window will pop up, verify that the correct version is selected, and click download.
- Follow on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
Download and install a specific/older version of ArcGIS Pro
Sometimes UWF GIS operates on a previous version of ArcGIS Pro while the newest version is stabilized. A stable version of ArcGIS is important to deliver the best user experience and complete coursework. Please follow these instructions to download a specific or previous version of ArcGIS Pro
- Make sure that your MyEsri account is connected to the UWF Organization. If your account is not connected to the organization, please contact the GIS Lab Manager to connect.
- Visit my.esri.com and log into your MyEsri account.
- From the MyEsri navigation bar, select Downloads to bring up a dropdown menu.
- Select All Products and Versions.
- Select All Versions from the available tabs (Current Version is the default view).
- Next to ArcGIS Pro, you should see a drop-down menu with the current version number as the default option. Select the desired version from that menu.
- Select View Downloads
- Select Download for ArcGIS Pro and any applicable patches (patches will change version number).
ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap) 10.8.x
ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap) will no longer be supported by ESRI in 2026.
The UWF site license has stopped support for ArcMap since 2024. Click here for information on regarding to Migration to ArcGIS Pro.
ERDAS Imagine Student Trial Software Instructions
Request Software
Please complete the form located on Jira to request a free short-term, node-locked license for ERDAS Imagine software. Upon approval, an email will be sent to your UWF email account that includes the license code and instructions for software installation on your local machine.
Download ERDAS Imagine
- Go to download.hexagon.com
- Select Hexagon Geospatial Download Site
- Under Browse by Product, select ERDAS Imagine and then View Products
- Select the version of ERDAS Imagine you want to download and fill out the Download Registration to begin the download process.
Quick Start for Student Licenses
- Unzip the download file
- Run the Setup application
- Follow the onscreen prompts.
- One the installer finishes, launch ERDAS Imagine. You will get a licensing error. Click OK.
- Choose Node Locked Activation ID and paste the activation code you were given.
Support
Support for the ERDAS Imagine Student Trial is available at hexagongeospatial.com/en/support