ArcGIS is an integrated collection of GIS software products for mapping and spatial reasoning. Its suite of products includes ArcMap (also known as ArcGIS Desktop) and ArcGIS Pro, ArcPAD, Business Analyst and CityEngine. 
The university is focusing more on ArcGIS Pro rather than the legacy "Desktop" editions. Classes in Civil Engineering are transitioning to the newer ArcGIS Pro in curriculum.
The software is free to all OSU students.

Platform

Windows Desktop computers and Citrix Xen Desktop.

Who Can Use This Software

ArcGIS (Pro and Desktop) is available for use in the computer labs, on engineering windows desktops and is also available for students' personal computers.
First-time users should create their online ESRI accounts at osugisci.maps.oregonstate.edu using the enterprise login (ONID credentials). This will ensure you have access to proper software licensing.

Access To Software

In addition to computer labs and Citrix Xen Desktop, students and faculty with ENGINEERING Windows desktop computers can install ArcGIS Desktop and Pro via "Software Center", found in the start menu.
Software for personally-owned laptops and computers can be downloaded from the campus software server.
For more information visit https://oregonstate.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1935/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=89855

Licensing ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Pro is licensed only by logging into the product after installation. It requires an OSU ESRI online account.

Launch ArcGIS Pro

Click Sign In in the top right corner

Sign In to ArcGIS Pro

Select the Enterprise login option

Select Enterprise Login

Type 'osugisci' into the text box for Your ArcGIS organization's URL

Organization URL is osugisci

Select Enterprise Login Oregon State University

Enterprise Login OSU

Authenticate with your ONID username and ONID password

  • If Duo is set up, you will need to authenticate with Duo when you log in

Access To Online Portal And Support

ArcGIS has several online resources to help with using the software here: http://doc.arcgis.com/en/arcgis-online/.

There are help blogs and forums, training courses, tutorial videos and technical support.

Tips & Tricks

  • The version of Python installed with ArcGIS is specific to the program and shouldn't be modified. Additional Python installations on the same computer will may break ArcGIS and will not function properly.
  • Be sure to enable extensions before using them. Customize -> Extensions