Creative Cloud General Information

Overview

Adobe Creative Cloud is a suite of creative applications and services used to create, edit, manage, and share digital content. It includes tools for graphic design, photography, video and audio production, web design, and document creation, with applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. Creative Cloud also provides cloud-based services for file storage, collaboration, asset management, and sharing across devices.

How to Access

Who is eligible?

Student Access

Students enrolled in designated courses will receive access to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite as required for academic coursework. Course instructors will provide details regarding access and usage requirements.

Faculty and Staff Access

Faculty and staff may request an Adobe Creative Cloud license based on business or instructional needs. As the subscription cost is allocated to the requesting department, supervisor approval is required prior to license assignment. For additional information on the request process, please visit Special License Requests.

 

How do I access it?

Website

Access the suite at Adobe.com. Click Sign In. Use your SHU email address and the password selected upon account creation.

Desktop Application

Certain computer labs on campus will have the software available for use.

 

Need Assistance?

Contact the PioTech Center

For technical support with access or to report an issue, contact the PioTech Center.

Visit PioTech Training

To access self-help resources or to sign up for training, visit PioTech Training.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Do all students have access to the Creative Cloud?

    • No, only students in specific courses are provided access
  • Do all staff and faculty have access to the Creative Cloud?

    • No, only staff and faculty with an approved request will be provided a license

  • How do I know if my request has been approved?

    • If you don't have a ticket for your request in the IT Self-Service portal, then your supervisor has not approved the request. Please follow up with them directly.

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Creative Cloud is a suite of software including Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro and others. It may be used for content creation, business and academic use, as well as document handling.