Client Services
West Chester University
21 Anderson Hall
West Chester, PA 19383
610-436-3350
helpdesk@wcupa.edu
West Chester University offers a variety of software application packages to Faculty and Staff.
For Use On Campus:
You may request to have this software installed by contacting the faculty/staff helpdesk.
- Microsoft Windows 7 - Microsoft Office 2010 - Sophos Anti-Virus - SAP - Adobe Contribute: Limited Usage - Minitab: Limited Usage - SAS: Restrictions Apply - SPSS/ PASW Statistics: Limited Usage |
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For Home Use:
- Microsoft Office 2010 (Contact the Help Desk at ext. 3350)
- Sophos Anti-Virus
- Mathematica
Other Resources:
- Adobe AcrobatProfessional: Limited Usage
(Available for use in the Digital Corner, Anderson Hall room 2)
- Adobe Creative Suite: Limited Usage
(Available for use in the Digital Corner, Anderson Hall room 2)






West Chester University supports Microsoft Windows environment for computers, software applications, and central servers and services such as electronic mail, web based applications, etc. This standardization is intended to provide economies of scale in purchase costs, replacement costs, and in technical and Help Desk staffing to adequately support campus clients. The University does provide and supports computer classrooms with Apple Macintosh computers and applications for specific purposes in some locations.









University categorized computing services such as PeopleSoft, Web, E-mail, etc. are developed, deployed, tested and maintained for the Windows environment. Support staff is trained for support of Windows and not Macs due to limited number of support staff. Purchasing a Mac Click here to download the Mac equipment request form.
If a department purchases a Mac, the following standards must be met: 1. Purchase Apple Care Protection Plan |
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Note: The new Apple Education licensing does not include 3 Year OS maintenance. Departments must cover all future OS upgrades.
Supported Hardware
Hardware Replacement Guideline
Employees and students may purchase Adobe software licenses at a reduced price level from Journey Education Marketing, Inc. To purchase contact the company directly. You will be asked to show proof of your academic status.
Vendor: Journey Education Marketing, Inc. Contact: Timothy W. Lilly Phone: 800-874-9001 ext 1270 Fax: 972-481-2146 Cell Phone: 214-404-4448 E-mail:timothy.lilly@journeyeducation.com |
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