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Software and Discounts

Saint Louis University students, faculty and staff are eligible to receive discounts for computers and software. These vary based on special promotions from each company and each vendor has specific ways for the SLU community to receive the discount.

Software Discounts

Atlas Ti

This alternative stats program is available for University-owned or personal machines. The University has purchased a set number of Atlas.ti licenses that ITS can resell to faculty, staff and students for their personal devices. These licenses are purchased on an annual basis. The cost for a personal computer is $85 per license per year. Each computer will need its own yearly subscription.

Obtaining Atlas Ti for a Personal Machine

  • Payment
    • Payment of the $85 per license can be made in person in Tech Service Commons locations.
    • Upon proper receipt, ITS will install or update your license.
  • Installation
    • To obtain the full installer, you will need to bring either a flash drive 2GB or larger, your computer, or you will need to purchase a flash drive from the center. The flash drive media kit costs starts at $10. Not in St. Louis? ITS can ship you the software. Visit our SLU Marketplace store for more information
    • To obtain just the license file to update an already installed software, you will need to bring either a small flash drive, your computer or elect to have the license file emailed to you.
Microsoft

SLU offers free Microsoft Office University 365 licenses to faculty, staff, and students. These licenses are for the extent of your professional or academic career. To obtain your free copy:

  • Go to office.com
  • Click "Sign In" in the upper right corner of the screen
  • Type in your SLU email address, including the @slu.edu portion
  • Click the "Organizational Account" option
  • Enter your SLU password, scroll down and click "Install"

Once installed, you will need to sign in to your Office subscription:

  • From the "Welcome to Office" dialogue box, select "Sign in to an existing subscription."
  • Enter your SLU email address and SLU password and click "Next."
  • Click "Organizational Account" and click "Finish"
SAS

This stats program is available for SLU-owned or personal machines. The University has purchased a set number of SAS licenses that ITS can resell to University departments. These licenses are purchased annually, and each computer will need its own yearly subscription.

Obtaining SAS for a Personal Machine

  • Payment
    • Payment of the $125 per license can be made in person in a Tech Service Center location or online through the SLU Marketplace.
    • Upon proper receipt, ITS will install or update your licenser.
  • Installation
    • To obtain the full installer, you will need to bring either a flash drive 20 GB or larger, your computer or you will need to purchase a flash drive from the center to obtain the software. The flash drive media kit costs start at $25. Not in St. Louis? ITS can ship you the software. Visit our SLU Marketplace store for more information
    • To obtain just the license file to update an already installed software, you will need to bring either a small flash drive, your computer or elect to have the license file emailed to you.
SPSS

This stats program is available for academic research purposes on University-owned or personal machines only. The University has purchased a set number of SPSS licenses that ITS can resell to University departments. These licenses are purchased on an annual basis. Each computer will need its own yearly subscription.

Obtaining SPSS for a Personal Machine

  • Payment
    • Payment of the $85 per license can be made online through the SLU Marketplace.
  • Installation
    • Within two to three business days of receiving the receipt, ITS will email you the download link and license code.

Hardware Discounts

Not sure which brand is right for you or looking for recommendations on what type of computer to get? The Student Tech Services Center understands how frustrating and confusing it can be. Visit our tech recommendations for minimum requirements for all student computers on campus.

Apple

What Are the Benefits of an Apple Product?

Their products are made from strong, beautiful materials like aluminum and glass. It comes with the latest technology: powerful processors, advanced graphics and fast memory. It also has features you won't find on a PC. So, from the outside in, a Mac is designed to be a better computer. For more information, visit apple.com.

What Is the Discount?

You will receive up to a 12% discount on your purchase using the Apple Higher Ed store for SLU.

Where to Buy?

Visit the Apple Higher Ed Store for SLU.

CDW-G

CDW-G is a leading provider of technology products and services for business, government and education. The company's technology specialists offer expertise in designing customized solutions, while its advanced technology engineers assist customers with the implementation and long-term management of those solutions. Areas of focus include notebooks, desktops, printers, servers and storage, unified communications, security, wireless, power and cooling, networking, software licensing and mobility solutions.

What's the Benefit of CDW-G?

CDW-G has a volume purchase agreement with Saint Louis University, which gives students, faculty and staff the ability to purchase products at the same discounted pricing as the University. Visit them online at cdwg.com/slutechstore. CDW-G also has a 24/7/365 technical support hotline, which is free of charge for five years from your date of purchase.

What Is the Discount?

The discount through SLU ranges depending on the item. For a list of complete products, visit cdwg.com/slutechstore.

Who Are the Reps for CDW-G?

SLU's rep is Brad Wolken, who can be contacted at bradandcontessa@cdwg.com or 866-222-3803.

Dell

Dell is reinventing the way the world uses information technology and how we demonstrate our commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices.

What's the Benefit of Dell?

Dell has a volume purchase agreement with Saint Louis University, which gives students the ability to purchase products at the same discounted pricing as the University. There is a dedicated site for SLU students, faculty and staff at dell.com/slu. Dell also offers a wide range of technical and customer support hotlines.

All Laptops have 2-4 years of Pro Support Plus Warranty. The warranty has 24/7 onsite support and covers all accidental damage. 

What Is the Discount?

The discount through SLU ranges depending on the item. To shop your student store today, visit dell.com/slu or call 1-800-695-8133 with member ID 126412716.

Need a Custom Quote?

For custom quotes, contact shaynna_taylor@dell.com.

HP

HP has teamed up with Saint Louis University to offer you the opportunity to purchase from the full line of award-winning HP consumer products at discounted prices. As an HP Academy customer, you can take advantage of exclusive education discounts and HP Academy-only deals. Look for the HP Academy throughout the store to see your member savings.

The HP Academy is available to current or incoming students attending Saint Louis University or its satellite campuses, residing in the U.S.; parents of current or incoming students residing in the United States; U.S. faculty and staff, including personnel on approved disability, medical, military or personal leaves of absence and alumni of Saint Louis University living in the continental United States.

What Is the Discount?

You will typically receive a 10% discount on your purchase if you go through the HP Academy store for SLU.

Where to Buy?

Shopping is easy online or by phone.

  • Visit the HP Academy Store online and sign up using your name, email address, and a password of your choice.
  • Or call 1-800-632-8251 to order by phone from 7:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., seven days a week. Identify yourself as a student, parent or educator at Saint Louis University.