Software required for 2026 summer courses is now available through the CEE VDI, a virtual desktop environment. For comprehensive instruction on access, please visit the College of Engineering VDI pages. You may also visit here for direct access: vdi.engr.washington.edu
UW CEE provides students with the latest software programs, enabling them to complete homework and research projects as seamlessly as possible.
Computer Support
CEE IT support staff are ready to help students with general computing questions, including those related to the following:
- CEE-licensed applications
- CEE-owned hardware
- Printing and scanning
- Audio and video conferencing
- Office network connectivity
- Equipment and software purchase
Questions should be directed to ceehelp@uw.edu. The support team will respond as quickly as possible.
Computer Labs - Summer 2026
The More 001 CEE computer lab is being remodeled during the summer months. During this time, please use the CEE VDI. We hope to have some computers accessible either in-person or via Remote Desktop starting in July. For remote access, see what computers are currently available for use. Please note that during the remodel, we can't guarantee these computers will be available and urge you to depend on the CEE VDI, as stated above.
CEE computer labs and details of software bundles available in each one are provided in the links below.
- More 01 Lab - available in the Fall
12 workstations, full software bundle, for student use - More 320 Lab - available in early July
16 workstations, full software bundle, for student use
Computer lab software is updated quarterly per faculty and instructor requests.
UW Student Software Licenses
All UW students may freely download the following products for use on their privately owned computers:
UW also provides other software for use on UW-owned computers at reduced or no cost. For a complete list and licensing details, visit Software for the UW (UWare).
UW Computing Resources
A number of additional resources are available to help students connect to UW email, networks and programs:
- UW IT
Information on UW email, web tools, netID, google apps, and more - UW IT software directory
Microsoft Office licenses free to students, anti-virus software, and more - UW NetID and password info
- Connecting to UW networks
Information on wireless, outside ISPs, mobile devices and more - Suzzallo Library Geographic Information Systems (GIS) lab