Timeframe for Requests

• Requests for new software approval may take up to one month.
• All requests for lab/classroom approved software installations must be made by the fourth week of the term previous to the term of desired installation.
• All other requests can be made as needed.

Requesting Installation of Software

• All software at Lane Community College must be on the Approved Software list.
• Verify if software is on the Approved Software list.
• To request software additions to the approved list, use the Request for New Software Approval Form.
• To request the purchase of approved software, use the Software Purchase Request Form.
• To request installation of approved software, use the Software Installation Request Form.

Approved Software List

• Please review the Approved Software list.
  • If the software is not on the list, proceed to the Request to Add Software section.
  • If the software is on the list, please note the licensing type.
    • If the licensing is a site license or freeware, you can immediately proceed to the Request to Install section.
    • If the licensing is any other type, proceed to the Request to Purchase section.

Request to Add Software

• Complete the Request for New Software Approval Form.
• Information Technology will:
  • review your request
  • determine if there is existing approved software that is comparable
    • if comparable software exists, I.T. will contact you to discuss options
  • verify licensing requirements, and
  • test the software to ensure compatibility with our existing systems
    • If necessary, I.T. will contact you to purchase a single copy for testing purposes
    • Depending on the nature of the software, and the intended destination, the testing procedure may include a test computer being made available. This allows isolated performance testing, by the usage experts, before the software is deployed.
• If your requested software is approved, it will be added to the Approved Software list, and you will be notified via email.

Request to Purchase Software

• Complete the Software Purchase Request Form.
• Information Technology will:
  • Review existing licensing
    • If current licensing is available to accommodate your request, you will be notified that a purchase is not necessary and you will be asked to complete the Software Installation Request Form.
    • If current licensing is not available to accommodate your request, I.T. will proceed with the purchase.
  • Once the software is received, you will be asked to complete the Software Installation Request Form.

Request to Install Software

• Complete the Software Installation Request Form.
• Information Technology will:
  • Verify that the requested software is on the approved software list
  • Verify that the licensing exists to accommodate your request
  • Verify that the software installation media is available
  • Schedule the installation
  • Install and test