Software Downloads

Columbia University and the Medical Center have purchased a number of site licenses for software programs, allowing them to be used on student, faculty and staff computers for free. We've consolidated a list of available software with links to their download and installation instructions.

Please note that:

• Most programs have versions for both Windows and Macintosh based computers, be sure to read any documentation provided regarding compatibility.
• If you are prompted to login after selecting a link, use your UNI and password.
• When your affiliation with the University and/or Medical Center ends, you must uninstall any programs that were downloaded under the site license.

Site Licensed Software:

• Microsoft Office - 2010 is the most recent version for Windows; 2007 and older versions are available as well.
  Office 2011 is the latest version for Macintosh. Be sure to verify the system requirements before installing.
• Symantec Endpoint
  Version 11 is the latest version for Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP and Macintosh 10.6 (Symantec for Macintosh 10.7 is coming soon). Symantec Endpoint 11 provides both antivirus and antispyware functions. Older versions may also be available via the link above.
  NOTE: You must uninstall any other existing antivirus programs on your computer prior to installing Symantec/Norton in order to avoid possible conflicts, please read the installation instructions linked on the web site carefully.
• PhoneHome
  This security program for Windows and Macintosh computers runs in the background and can track your computer by its attempts to go online if you report it lost or stolen.
• GuardianEdge
  An encryption software to protect the confidential and sensitive data on your computers. GuardianEdge is currently only compatible with Windows computers, however a version for Macintosh will be released soon.
• VPN
  This program can be used to securely connect to on campus systems from offsite, though the NYP/CUMC SSL VPN Service is recommended instead.
• PuTTY
  A Telnet program pre-configured to allow PC users to connect to your CUNIX account (space on the Columbia servers).
• WinSCP
  A secure file transfer program for Windows computers.
• Fugu
  A secure file transfer program for Macintosh computers.
• Winzip Pro
  Software for Windows that can encrypt, compress and decompress files in .zip format.
• Aladdin Expander
  A decompression program for ZIP, GZ and ARJ files.

Bibliographic Software:

• Endnote
• Reference Manager
• Procite

Free Software
This software is available for free to anyone, and is recommended by CUMC IT:

• Firefox
  An easy to use web browser provided by Mozilla.
• Windows Defender
  Microsoft's highly rated, free antispyware program. It is pre-installed on Windows 7 and Vista computers as part of the Action (Security) Center.

Statistical Software: These programs must be purchased but are offered at a discount through Columbia. Please select the appropriate link for further information.

• SAS
• SPSS
  Faculty and staff only; students can purchase the SPSS Graduate Pack at the Audubon Bookstore, current student ID is required. For more information please call (212) 923-2149 or stop by 3960 Broadway.
• STATA

Please also see Columbia University's Software and Downloads page for information on more programs.