Geospatial Data & GIS

GMU has a site license for ESRI ArcGIS software. ArcGIS is a powerful desktop mapping software that enables users to analyze and visualize geospatial data. The software is available for teaching, research, and other purposes for GMU affiliates.  See the various ways to access the software below: 

• ArcGIS Desktop: A most comprehensive ArcGIS analysis tools available.  If you need a copy of the latest software, please contact Na Liu (nliu1@gmu.edu).  Before installing this software on PC,  check the system requirement.  If you are a Mac user, you need parallels or Bootcamp software to run this software.  See the installation guide and a guide for updating the student evaluation license. 
• ArcGIS Pro: The 64 bit addition to the ArcGIS desktop collection.  It offers 3D visualization and its integration with ArcGIS Online.  You need to request your authorization (your ArcGIS Online account) to use the Pro. Submit your request to get ArcGIS Online institutional account to Na Liu

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  (nliu1@gmu.edu).  Then click on https://mygmu.maps.arcgis.com.  See also ArcGIS Pro Installation and getting started information.
• ArcGIS Online: Online (Cloud-based) mapping program via https://mygmu.maps.arcgis.com .  To access ArcGIS Online institutional account and ESRI training materials using Mason credentials (Institutional Account), please submit your request to Na Liu (nliu1@gmu.edu). 
• ArcGIS Business and Community Analysts Online : Submit your request to Na Liu (nliu1@gmu.edu) to access business and demographic mapping data.   
• Download a 60 days free trial version from ESRI ArcGIS Desktop.
• Visit the libraries Digital Scholarship Lab (8 computers loaded with ArcGIS Desktop Software, QGIS and other statistical software),  2nd floor (Room 2700) of Fenwick or  Innovation Room 301.
• Access through Mason Virtual Campus Lab.