University Technology

Adobe Software for Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University employees and students are eligible to install Adobe software for University purposes upon request.  In order to guarantee an adequate supply of licenses, we must review all requests.

Software Available to Everyone

  • All university employees automatically have access to Acrobat Studio. Acrobat Studio contains:
    • Acrobat Pro : PDF solution for creating, editing, and managing documents.
    • Adobe Express : Use AI to generate images, videos, social posts, and more.
  • All university students automatically have access to Adobe Acrobat Express. Acrobat Express contains:

No form or approval is required to use the software above; simply follow these instructions:

Requesting Additional Adobe Software

To request a license to install additional Adobe products, please complete this form. You must be a current student or employee of Western to qualify. Due to limited licensing, all requests must be reviewed and approved.

Tutorials

Adobe offers tutorials for all applications included. Visit Adobe's website for tutorial articles and videos for all skill levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are these Adobe products free?

A: These Adobe products are available at no additional cost for WIU students, faculty and staff. However, due to limited licensing, all requests must be reviewed and approved.

Q: How do I install Adobe software?

A: Installation instructions for the software that is available to ALL students and employees is posted above. If you need access to additional software, complete the Adobe Software request form.  uTech staff will notify you once a license is applied to your account and send you instructions to follow.

If you later have trouble with installation, please contact the Support Center so that we can assist you.

Q: What applications are included with Western Illinois University’s Adobe license? And what can I do with each of these applications?

A: The entire Adobe Creative Cloud suite of applications is included. To date, this list includes:

  • Photoshop
  • Adobe Express
  • Adobe Firefly
  • Premiere Pro
  • Lightroom
  • Lightroom Classic
  • Illustrator
  • Adobe Fresco
  • Dreamweaver
  • Acrobat Pro
  • Media Encoder
  • Bridge
  • Character Animator
  • Audition
  • Dimension
  • Photoshop Express
  • Animate
  • Aero
  • After Effects
  • InDesign
  • XD
  • Adobe Stock Images
  • And other supporting applications

A description of what each product does can be found on Adobe's website.

Q: Can I install Adobe software on more than one system?

A: Yes, you can install it on up to two systems (WIU-owned or personally-owned computers). Per the WIU Technology Use Policy, the use of University-provided Adobe software is limited to University-use only.

Q: How long can I use the Adobe applications?

A: To ensure sufficient license availability, University Technology will periodically review Adobe software usage. This review ensures that licenses are allocated to individuals with a genuine need for University-related tasks. For instance, students not enrolled in classes requiring Adobe software will lose access after the semester.

Moreover, individuals leaving the University (due to graduation, withdrawal, resignation, retirement, etc.) will lose access to Adobe apps. Please ensure all data is backed up to a personal storage solution before leaving the University.

Q: What kind of branding requirements should I be aware of when creating promotional and/or marketing materials?

A: Please visit wiu.edu/brand for WIU's Brand Guidelines, and contact information for University Marketing.

Help & Support

If you need help learning how to use a particular Adobe product, please visit their help center at https://helpx.adobe.com.

If you are having trouble logging in, or you need additional help not covered at the Adobe Help Center, please contact the uTech Support Center via a method listed on our website.