As a reminder: The purchase of Adobe products on a GVSU expense card or seeking reimbursement for an Adobe purchase on a personal credit card is not approved. 

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

The information below is for faculty and staff requesting Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (ACC). Students enrolled in classes that require and are approved for this software should contact their instructor directly if they do not have access. 

Technology Acquisition processes new and renewal subscriptions for ACC each fiscal year. See Adobe Creative Cloud Suite Overview for a complete list of applications the subscription includes. 

To purchase an ACC subscription, complete an Internal Service Delivery (ISD) in Workday using the How to Create an Internal Service Delivery for Technology Acquisitions job aid to submit the order. Subscriptions are non-transferable and designated for a single-user only. The current cost of a subscription can be viewed in the Technology Acquisition ISD catalog in Workday. Please note: This subscription is not pro-rated; the full price is charged regardless of when in the year it is purchased. The current price is $250.00 and is subject to change each fiscal year.  

For information on how to access your Adobe Creative Cloud products (after purchase) or troubleshoot issues, please use the Accessing Adobe Products for GVSU Faculty and Staff Knowledge Base article. 

Renewal/Cancellation Procedure: Each spring, Technology Acquisition communicates with current ACC subscribers on if they would like to renew or cancel their subscription for the next fiscal year. The communication requires a response with the subscriber's Workday worktags. Failure to complete the renewal form by the deadline will result in your subscription being canceled. If your subscription is canceled, you will need to purchase a new subscription at the beginning of the new fiscal year. 

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC

Adobe Acrobat Pro is offered free for faculty and staff as part of an enterprise license for the university. This means users will no longer need to purchase a perpetual license through Technology Acquisition. For information on how to access or troubleshoot issues with Adobe Acrobat Pro, please use the Accessing Adobe Products for GVSU Faculty and Staff Knowledge Base article. 

Adobe Express

Adobe Express is offered free for faculty, staff, and students as part of an enterprise license for the university.  

• Knowledge Base article for faculty/staff: Accessing Adobe Products for GVSU Faculty and Staff.
• Knowledge Base article for students: Accessing Adobe Express for GVSU Students.

Adobe Express is a user-friendly, web-based design tool that allows you to quickly create stunning graphics, flyers, posters, social media posts, and more. With an extensive library of templates and a simple drag-and-drop interface, Adobe Express is perfect for users of all skill levels who want to produce professional-quality content with ease.

Visit Adobe Express for Education for more detailed information on Adobe Express and visit this document to learn more about the differences between Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Express. 

If you have further questions about Adobe Acrobat Pro or Adobe Express, please contact IT Services at 616-331-2101 or [email protected].