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SOLIDWORKS 2021-2022 Student Edition: Installation Instructions

Note: Students installing SOLIDWORKS on computers they personally own should download and install Student Edition using the instructions here:.

Which of the below installers should I use? Please see the SOLIDWORKS Information page for details on which version to use and how you can get access to it.

This is one of three versions (Education, Student, Research) of SOLIDWORKS licensed for NC State.

SOLIDWORKS Education Edition can be installed on computers owned by students or by NC State.

SOLIDWORKS Education Edition can only be used for instruction/coursework.

I will discontinue use of SOLIDWORKS, and will uninstall the software, when I leave NC State. I understand that I am licensed to use SOLIDWORKS for academic coursework and teaching, and will not use this software for research or commercial purposes. I understand that redistribution of this software is strictly prohibited and is a violation of the terms and conditions of the license agreement and the NC State University Computing Policy. I understand that I will not give this download to anyone else nor install it on anyone else's computer for them. Your acceptance of this agreement indicates that you understand and will comply with the requirements of the SOLIDWORKS license:

You are authorized to use SOLIDWORKS while you are enrolled in specific courses at NC State.

Installation of SOLIDWORKS on a computer owned by a business other than NC State University is strictly prohibited. The NC State College of Engineering is ordering the right for you to use SOLIDWORKS for instructional-related purposes. SOLIDWORKS is made available to you through the College of Engineering's SOLIDWORKS license.

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