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 - 2007 is the most recent version for Windows; older versions are available as well.
  Office 2008 is the latest version for Macintosh. Be sure that your Mac meets the system requirements before installing.
• Symantec Endpoint
  Version 11 is the latest version for Windows XP, Vista and 7. This version includes both antivirus and antispyware.
  Version 10 (called Norton Antivirus) is available for Macintosh 10.3 - 10.5. It is not compatible with OS 10.6/Snow Leopard.
  NOTE: You must uninstall any other existing antivirus programs on your computer prior to installing the Columbia version.
• PC PhoneHome
  This security program for Windows systems runs in the background and can track your computer by its attempts to go online if you report it lost or stolen.
• VPN
  This program is required to use the Rome wireless network at CUMC, or to securely connect to on campus systems from offsite.
• 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.
• Aladdin Expander
  A decompression program for ZIP, GZ and ARJ files.
• Pine
  A command line email program for PCs (however we recommend using a free email client such as Thunderbird).

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, the same company that provides Thunderbird.
• Windows Defender
  Microsoft's highly rated, free antispyware program.
• Thunderbird
  An easy to use email client made by Mozilla.

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 CUIT Software Center page for information on more programs.