Apple iWork - Apple’s own suite of applications similar to Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

OpenOffice - A FREE suite of products very similar to Microsoft Office.

Web folders can be accessed using your MyNOVA username and password.

MyDriveis a new simplified system similar to Google Drive or Dropbox.

Adobe Acrobat Pro, Dreamweaver and Other Adobe Software.

Substantial Discounts on Software (including Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office).

This software is purchased as an annual license that must be renewed with Microsoft if users wish to continue using it after the first year. Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus also available for those users who would like to purchase a license from Microsoft directly.If you need assistance with getting access to Microsoft Office 365, contact the NOVA IT Help Desk.

This software is provided for free as long as you are a student a ctively enrolled in courses and have made payment. This link and instructions are also provided inside of Canvas. Then follow Microsoft’s directions to set up the software. Users should use their full VCCS email address as your username (ex. This software provides Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote and OneDrive.

Microsoft Office 365 is a subscription-based cloud service that is FREE to students, faculty and staff.

You may need to contact the software manufacturer for assistance if you encounter any major problems with the installation. Please review all documentation and system requirements before installing any software on your system. The information and links below are resources to the NOVA computing community.

Microsoft student discount software