Texas Tech University

ESRI GIS Software

Site License Information

  • Name: ESRI ArcGIS
  • Eligible Users: TTU, Students, Faculty and Staff
  • Operating System(s): PC
  • TTU Price: Free
  • Learn more at the official website

How to Obtain and Other Information

GIS software provides the functions and tools needed to store, analyze, and display information about places. The key components of GIS software are:

  • Tools for entering and manipulating geographic information such as addresses or political boundaries.
  • A database management system (DBMS).
  • Tools that create intelligent digital maps you can analyze, query for more information, or print for presentation.
  • An easy-to-use graphical-user interface (GUI).
  • Please contact Technology Support Systems at 806-742-7395 for information.
  • For assistance with ESRI software, please contact IT Help Central at 806-742-4357 (HELP).
  • Please note that the licensed version of this software is only available for Texas Tech owned computers. The student version is a free “trial” version that can be installed on the students' personal computer.

For questions about software site licenses, please contact Technology Support Licensing.