Article State
Validated
Issue
[Student] How do I download SolidWorks on to my computer?
Environment
- SolidWorks
- Windows OS ONLY
Resolution
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SOLIDWORKS
Penn State College of Engineering
NOTICE: SOLIDWORKS EDU 2023 is the installed version on SEDI and PSU ITS lab computers and runs in MS Windows environment only.
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Prerequisites:
NOTE 1:
- Penn State MultiFactor Authentication (MFA) must be installed before you install the College of Engineering VPN.
NOTE 2:
Before using Penn State licensed SOLIDWORKS you must be connected to the Penn State VPN client.
- Instructions for download and setup here
Important:
Before downloading, please read the
Solidworks Education Edition License Agreement.
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Download Options:
** SOLIDWORKS 2023 [Windows 10 or 11, 64Bit ONLY] **
Option 1 (preferred)
SOLIDWORKS Education Community Software
**Requires a one time license activation and expires 7/31/2024**
- Download the 32 MB EXE setup file for the Solidworks Education Community software from the SOLIDWORKS.
Option 2
Penn State licensed software
** This version is in use in SEDI and PSU ITS labs and requires access to the PSU license server**
- Download the 16 GB ZIP file from the College of Engineering Servers
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Installation Instructions:
- Option 1: SOLIDWORKS Community Installation Instructions
- Option 2: Penn State Licensed SOLIDWORKS Installation Instructions
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Additional Help:
- For questions regarding installation, availability, or any issues using the software, please email sedtapphelpdesk@engr.psu.edu