Technology and Support for Students
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Lathrop Learning Hub
The Lathrop Learning Hub* offers students assistance with:
- Away-from-campus internet access
- Technical support, including using Zoom
- Equipment loans, including laptops
- Remote access to software on cluster computers (requires use of Stanford VPN)
*IMPORTANT: The physical location of the Lathrop Learning Hub is closed until further notice. Equipment is checked out to on-campus students by appointment only. The Learning Hub is able to ship laptops and a limited selection of other equipment to most off-campus students.
Software for Students’ Own Computers
- Essential Stanford Software offers Stanford-licensed software free to students
- Stanford Software Licensing Webstore has software for personal purchase at discounted prices, including:
- Adobe CC which students may purchase for $85/year
- MATLAB and Simulink are free to students through the Stanford MATLAB portal
- SolidWorks is offered free to students by the Terman Engineering Library
Canvas Support
- Canvas guides for students
- If you need help finding or accessing a particular course or have any questions/issues with Canvas, please submit a help request