Software
Software
Software
The Rowan University Department of Geography, Planning, and Sustainability makes certain geospatial and statistical computing software available for use. The following programs are accessible on the Virtual Desktop in Citrix, but can also be downloaded on personal devices by Rowan students and employees.
Downloads
For help with downloading or installing these software, please email gpssupport@rowan.edu.
Esri Products
Esri a leading supplier of geographic information system software, web GIS and geodatabase management applications. The GPS department provides the students and employees of Rowan University with licenses to use Esri's suite of geospatial tools. With the exception of ArcGIS Online, which is browser based, these software are only available on Windows.
| Software | Installation Instructions |
| ArcGIS Online | Access instructions |
| ArcGIS Pro | Installation Instructions |
| CityEngine | Contact brein@rowan.edu |
TerrSet
TerrSet is an integrated geospatial software system for monitoring and modeling the earth system for sustainable development. It offers an extensive suite of geospatial modeling tools. This software is only compatible with Windows. Click below for installation instructions.
QGIS
QGIS is a free and open-source cross-platform geographic information system application that supports viewing, editing, and analysis of geospatial data. QGIS is available on Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
For Windows and MacOS, run the executable file or apple disk image and follow through the prompts using defaults.
*Note: Our GIS courses typically use the latest LTR (Long Term Release) QGIS version available at the start of each semester. For the full schedule of the QGIS release road map, please visit https://qgis.org/resources/roadmap/#schedule.