Students: Click here to download and install free Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
IMPORTANT: All software installed on UTRGV computers, paid or free, must undergo an annual Software Assessment before being purchased/installed. For a list of recently assessed software, review the Software Inventory found in the my.utrgv.edu portal - Software Inventory tab.
University-licensed software
- Windows: Search for and launch the Software Center app.
MAC: Search for and launch the Self Service app.
- Select the desired software application.
- Click Install.
- Follow remaining prompts to finish the installation.
Other software on Windows – downloaded / purchased - Use PowerBroker
All faculty and full-time staff can install software using PowerBroker:
- Browse to and right-click on any program or shortcut
- Select UTRGV - Run Elevated
- Enter a brief justification in the UTRGV PowerBroker for Windows Authorization pop-up window that appears.
- Click OK.
- Follow remaining prompts to finish the installation.
Other software on Mac – downloaded / purchased
All faculty and staff can install software using Privileged Management:
- Browse to and run any program
- Most programs should install automatically. If prompted select Yes whenever the Privileged Management pop-up window appears. (See Example Below)

- Follow remaining prompts to finish the installation.
power broker