UTRGV is currently licensed to use IBM SPSS Statistics version 28 only. This article provides guidance for installing SPSS on personal (non‑UTRGV) devices.
Important: If you are installing SPSS on a UTRGV‑owned device, please refer to the separate KB article for SPSS installation on UTRGV devices.
SPSS Installation Restrictions
IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS):
- May ONLY be used for University‑related academic work or research
- May NOT be used in hospitals or clinics
- May NOT be used for University operational or administrative purposes (non‑academic, non‑educational use)
Pre‑Installation Requirements
Before installing SPSS, you must install and connect to the GlobalProtect VPN.
GlobalProtect Requirements
- GlobalProtect must be installed before installing SPSS
- GlobalProtect must be connected before opening SPSS
- This requirement applies on campus and off campus
Important: SPSS will NOT work unless GlobalProtect is connected.
Install GlobalProtect VPN
Use the appropriate guide for your device:
Installation Instructions – SPSS (Personal Device)
After installing GlobalProtect and confirming it is connected, follow the steps below.
- Sign in to the myUTRGV portal.
- Select Help and Downloads (located in the orange navigation tabs).
- Select SPSS, then choose your operating system (Windows or macOS).
- Select the appropriate file:
- SPSS28_WIN64.zip (Windows)
- SPSS28_MAC.zip (macOS)
- Select Info, then select Download.
- Open the downloaded file from your computer’s Downloads folder or from your browser’s downloads list.
- Follow the installation wizard and select Agree, Accept, or Continue as prompted.
- macOS: Move the installer to the Trash when prompted.
- Open SPSS Statistics.
- When the License Wizard opens:
- Select Next
- Choose Concurrent User License
- Enter the license server:
lm-spss.ad.utrgv.edu
(This begins with a lowercase “l”)
- Select Next, then Finish
- Windows note: If the License Wizard doesn't launch, you may need to search for License Authorization Wizard using the Windows search bar.
- SPSS should launch automatically. If it does not, open SPSS Statistics from your applications list.
SPSS Availability Without Installation
SPSS is also available through Virtual Computer Labs (vLabs) for both faculty and students.
Using vLabs does not require installing SPSS on your device.
Need Help?
If you need assistance at any point during installation or activation, contact the IT Service Desk.