Software and Tools
This page lists software available to VIMS & Batten School faculty, staff, and students. Don't see what you need? Submit a service request, and we will help you find a solution or get a quote.
Productivity and Collaboration
| Tool | Use it for | Cost | Login Credentials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook | No cost | W&M / VIMS |
| Microsoft Teams | Chat, meetings, team channels | No cost | W&M / VIMS |
| SharePoint and OneDrive | File storage and sharing | No cost | W&M / VIMS |
| Zoom | Video meetings and webinars | No cost | W&M |
| Adobe Acrobat Pro | Editing and accessible PDFs | Department purchase | VIMS |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | Viewing PDFs | Free | N/A |
| Canva | Creating graphics, presentations and videos | Free for Students | W&M |
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools
See W&M's guidelines for AI use
Which AI Tool do you already have access to? (Access the link on a browser using your WM SSO)
| Tool | Use it for | Cost | Login Credentials | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copilot Chat | AI chat assistant included with Microsoft 365. Good for general Q&A, drafting, and brainstorming. Does not access your VIMS files, email, or calendar. | No cost | W&M / VIMS | |
| Copilot for Microsoft 365 | Paid add-on built into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Connects to your actual VIMS emails, files, and meetings for context-aware help. | Licensed | VIMS | |
| ChatGPT | Advanced reasoning, coding, image generation, and file analysis. | Licensed | W&M | Learn more |
| Gemini | Tasks tied to Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail) and for prompts needing very large document or dataset analysis. | No cost | W&M |
Research and Analysis
| Tool | Use it for | Cost | Login Credentials | More Info |
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| MATLAB | Programming environment for algorithm development, data analysis, visualization, and numeric computation |
No cost | W&M | Learn more |
| Minitab | Statistical analysis software used to automate calculations, analyze data, and create visualizations such as graphs and charts. | No cost | W&M | Learn more |
| R and RStudio | Statistics and data visualization | Free | User-created | Learn more |
| SAS (Statistical Analysis System) | Standardized and reliable environment for conducting high-level statistical modeling and ensuring data integrity and reproducibility | Free | User-created | Learn more |
GIS and Mapping
| Tool | Use it for | Cost | Login Credentials |
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| ArcGIS Pro* | Spatial analysis, mapping, cartography | No Cost (request access through IT Service Request) | VIMS |
| QGIS | Open source GIS | Free | User-created |
*See applications and extensions available below.
ArcGIS Pro Add-on Licenses (no additional cost)
Submit an IT Service Request for add-on extensions and applications.
ArcGIS Pro Extensions
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ArcGIS Pro Applications
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