Autodesk resources for education administrators

A qualified educational institution is one that has been accredited by an authorized governmental agency for the primary purpose of teaching enrolled students, including:

• Middle schools and high schools
• Junior colleges
• Colleges, universities, and technical schools
• Homeschool programs that belong to a nationally recognized homeschooling body (or one that’s expressly recognized by a local school governing body as an acceptable alternative to an accredited educational institution)

For more information, see Which institutions qualify?

If your organization does not qualify for educational access, Autodesk provides alternative options for organizations engaging in activities such as training, certification exam preparation, research, or charitable work.

For more information, see Options for organizations that do not qualify.

Autodesk offers qualified educational institutions access to the same design software used by the world’s leading professionals to help students build the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career. 
 
Educators, lab administrators, and IT administrators of qualified educational institutions may obtain on behalf of the educational institution free named-user subscription or multi-user access to any Autodesk software titles available through Autodesk Education Community for access by named students or educators, or installation in classrooms or labs.

For more information, see About access for educational institutions or contact Education Community Support.

If you're new to Autodesk, signing up for the Education plan will create your Autodesk account. If you already have an Autodesk account, sign in first to get the best experience.

1. If you already have an Autodesk account, sign in.
2. Select the product you need on Education Products Page.
3. Next, select the subscription plan that matches your role.
4. Complete checkout by filling in basic information about your school and yourself. You can only be verified once, so please make sure all the provided information is accurate.
5. Once your account information is submitted, you'll receive an email to verify your email address. Click the link in the email to activate your account.

For more information, see Get started for educational institutions.

You will not be able to access software until your eligibility is confirmed. Be sure to start the process of confirming your eligibility early enough to make sure you have access when class starts.

• If your school is not already listed as a qualified educational institution, it typically takes up to seven days to validate it.

• If you must upload documentation, it typically takes up to two days to confirm your eligibility. 
   

After your eligibility is confirmed, you will receive one-year free access to Autodesk software and services for our Individual or Classroom plans. Educational access is renewable annually as long as you are eligible. As an IT administrator, your named-user institution subscription plan provides software with a 3-year term or network / multi-seat standalone (MSSA) licensing options as a 1-year term.

 
For more information, see Confirm eligibility for educational institutions.

Institution subscriptions: The subscription will expire 3 years after the date of acquisition. You can check your expiration date in Autodesk Account Subscriptions & Contracts. Once the subscription expires, generate a new Institution subscription by going to the Education Product Page and selecting the product you need. If you have not already re-verified your educational eligibility, you will be prompted to submit information to obtain educational access.

The network / multi-seat standalone (MSSA) licensing option is offered as a 1-year term. At renewal select a newer version of the product.

Institutions now have greater control to distribute Autodesk software to up to 3,000 students and educators. You can also enable the optional Autodesk SSO to make product access even easier.

Administrators who access the Autodesk Education plan should review resources that explain eligibility for the plan, including minimum age requirements and Education terms of use.

Administrators who subscribe to the IT Administrator (Institution) plan for any Autodesk product will be able to manage up to 3,000 educators and students in their Autodesk Account. They will also have the option to enable Autodesk SSO to make product access even easier.

Administrators who subscribe to the IT Administrator (Institution) plan for any Autodesk product can access aggregate or user-level reporting within Autodesk Account.

Autodesk products can be managed and deployed by starting within Autodesk Account and using available product downloads and resources, which include the ability to configure custom deployment and install packages for your Autodesk software.

Autodesk is committed to building trust with customers. You can learn more about Autodesk's commitment to trust, including security information, here.

Autodesk offers up-and-ready support for education customers to assist with installation and licensing questions. Find out the level of support for your plan.