Users with GIS Lab User Accounts can access the GIS workstations in the GIS Center via eLabs. eLabs is a multi-platform system used to access applications in a virtual environment or to access remote workstations.
Overview of Software Licenses
Refer to the following table for licensing specifics.
| ArcGIS Online | ArcGIS Pro | GIS Center Account | Remote Access | |
| FIU Student | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| FIU Student Currently enrolled in a GIS class | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Graduate student | YES | YES | For research (application needed) | For research (application needed) |
| FIU Faculty & Staff | YES | YES | NO (unless requested and approved) | NO |
| Remote Labs | YES | YES | N/A | N/A |
ArcGIS Online
Cloud-based mapping and analysis solution from ESRI. An FIU Organizational ArcGIS Online Account (aka ESRI Organizational Account, AGOL Organizational Account) allows you to access premium and subscription-based tools and data within ArcGIS Online. As an FIU Student, Staff, or Faculty, you have free access to ArcGIS Online resources.
ArcGIS Pro
The latest and most advanced desktop GIS software from ESRI. Users can download the software free via the FIU Organizational ArcGIS Online Account.
ArcGIS Desktop
Desktop GIS software from ESRI. ArcGIS Desktop is discontinued, as it is being phased out by ESRI.
GIS Center Account
This elevated level of access includes free use of all software available at the GIS Center as well as access to our computing resources, i.e. workstations in the study area and classrooms. It also includes network drives for the user where data can be stored centrally. GIS accounts are created automatically for students currently enrolled in a GIS class, but can also be requested for research purposes. Affiliated faculty is automatically assigned a GIS Center account. GIS teaching faculty will also be assigned a GIS Center account.
Remote Access
Students currently enrolled in GIS classes can use a limited number of workstations equipped with GIS software for class & homework.
Software Licenses for Students
Software from ESRI
1. ArcGIS Online Organizational Account
ArcGIS Online is a cloud-based mapping and analysis solution from ESRI. An ArcGIS Organizational Account (aka ESRI Organizational Account, AGOL Organizational Account) allows you to access premium and subscription-based tools and data within ArcGIS Online. As an FIU Student, you have free access to ArcGIS Online resources.
- To obtain an FIU Organizational ArcGIS Online Account, follow the steps in this video.
For more details on ArcGIS Online, please visit What is ArcGIS Online.
In case of problems with your ArcGIS Online Organizational Account, email us at gisrs@fiu.edu.
2. ArcGIS Pro Software from ESRI
As an FIU student, you have free access to the ArcGIS Pro software.
- To download, install and use ArcGIS Pro with your FIU SSO account, follow the steps in the videos below.
Faculty and Staff should contact us at (305) 919-4294 or at gisrs@fiu.edu to inquire about ArcGIS Pro.
*All Services offered by the FIU GIS Center, including fee-based Services, are for support of FIU Educational and Research activities.
Software Licenses for Faculty
The software packages in the table below are offered to FIU Faculty for use in their individual research labs and offices. The fees include one year of usage and limited troubleshooting support. Once your request has been received, we will contact you to request additional information and send you a quote. Upon receipt of payment (using FIU SmartBilling, or Personal Check or Money Order, made out to “Florida International University” with “GIS Center” in the memo field), we will contact you to arrange for installation.
| Software | Price |
|---|---|
| ArcGIS Pro | Free via the FIU Organizational ArcGIS Online Account |
| ArcGIS Server | $1,000 |
| ENVI + IDL (Full Suite) | $500 |
Duration of Licenses
Our licenses run from December 1st until November 30th of the following year. We will pro-rate your cost based on when you request and install the software. You will be notified one month before your license expires. You may then opt to renew it, or arrange a time to have the software removed from your computer.
ArcGIS Pro Software from ESRI
ArcGIS Pro is offered to FIU Community for use on individual computers. The software can be downloaded free, via the FIU Organizational ArcGIS Online Account.
Questions?
Contact us at gisrs@fiu.edu.