Students: Download UB provided software for free

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By Michael Canfield 
IT Communication Specialist

Published July 23, 2026

UB Students: Did you know that UBIT offers free downloads of software on your personal devices, giving you everything you need to excel? From Microsoft 365, Zoom, and Adobe Express to cloud storage like UB Box and OneDrive, and even virus protection, learn how you can access these offerings. 

What’s offered?

  • Microsoft 365: All Microsoft Office apps can be downloaded on your laptop, smartphone, or tablet, keeping you connected and productive. You can install any of the following and more: 
  • Word and Outlook
  • Excel and Copilot Chat
  • PowerPoint and Teams 
  • OneNote and One Drive
  • UB Zoom: Use Zoom’s meetings to connect to office hours or collaborate with classmates virtually.
  • UB Box: Keep all your assignments organized and protected by storing them in your free 128 GB of Box storage.
  • EndNote: EndNote makes writing and managing references for essays and reports simple. 
  • Adobe Express: A powerful, browser-based content creation tool that makes it easy to design graphics, videos, web pages and print materials, with no advanced design experience required.

See the full list of available UB-provided software at buffalo.edu/ubit/software

More software in campus computing sites

You can access more software for free by visiting one of UB’s public computing sites on North or South Campus. The iMac stations at Silverman, Lockwood, and Abbott libraries feature the entire Adobe Creative Cloud suite of apps, available for free! 

Need access to software available on PC stations at UB’s public computing sites, but you’re not on campus? My Virtual Public Site allows you to access software available on UB’s PC stations with your own device.

How to download:

To download on your personal Windows, Mac, or Linux computer, visit UBIT’s website at buffalo.edu/ubit/software.   

Additional software may also be available to you through your major. Reach out to your department for more information.

Need help?

Students, faculty and staff can contact the UBIT Help Center at (716) 645-3542, email ubithelp@buffalo.edu or submit a ticket at buffalo.edu/ubit/help with technology at UB. The UB Tech Squad is also available to meet students anywhere on North or South Campus free for technology assistance.

UB Information Technology News keeps UB students, faculty, and staff informed about their IT services and showcases creative collaborations between UBIT and the campus community. Published by UB Information Technology and distributed via email as The Monthly Download. Edited by Diana Tuorto, IT Communication and Engagement, dianatuo@buffalo.edu.