Installing AutoDesk Education Edition Software

Overview

Students have access to educational versions of several applications through AutoDesk such as AutoCAD and Revit. Students must first create an account on AutoDesk's website using their PCT email address, then install the software, and log in with their new AutoDesk account.

Note: Please be aware that these applications require significant system resources and may not run on all systems.

Instructions

Step 1. 

Navigate to https://www.autodesk.com/education/students and scroll down to "Access the Autodesk Education plan"Image of Autodesk's website, showing the Access the AutoDesk Education Plan section

Step 2.

Follow the steps on the Autodesk website to create your account, confirm eligibility, and download your software.

Step 3.

If prompted, select version of the software you would like to install (typically the most recent version). For Operating System, the most common option is Windows 64-bit. You can check your operating system version by right clicking on "This PC" in the start menu and selecting Properties.

Image of the AutoDesk download selection screen.

Step 6.

Double click the downloaded installer file, click Install Now, review the EULA, and click install if you accept the terms.

Image of Windows Installer asking to install an AutoDesk product.

Step 7.

Click Install on this computer.

Image of the AutoCAD installer main screen.

Step 8.

Review and select any additional pieces of the software you would like installed.

Image of the AutoCAD installer software selection screen.

Step 9.

When the installation has finished, click Launch Now.

Image of the AutoCAD installation finished screen.

Step 10.

Select Sign In and use your AutoDesk account. You can now use your AutoDesk educational edition software.

Image of the first-launch prompt from AutoCAD.