Looking for VDI Access?
Go here if you are looking for the VMWare Horizon View client to run the VDI. This site is for other VMWare products.
VMware Download Program for University of Iowa
Go to the VMware download site. The site will ask you to sign in. Use your HawkID and Password.
Select Student and then Browse by Publisher
From here scroll down and on the left side and find VMware. (it is not in Alphabetical order, so look carefully)
Once you select VMware, you will have multiple choices of software to download from that vendor. Select the software you wish to download.
Select the Platform you wish to install it on and add to cart.
Click on Check Out if things are correct.
Click Download
Click Download
Who Can Use VMware
All students, staff, and faculty in the Engineering College are enrolled at the beginning of each semester. Students, faculty, and staff can ask to be enrolled at any time.
If you believe that you should be on the eligibility list but are not, please talk to the consultant at the Engineering Help Desk, 1253 SC, 319-335-5055.
How to Access VMware WebStore
Use the VMware WebStore, as noted above. Your HawkID and password to log on to the site.
The software offered is for download only.
Installation
Click on the downloaded file to install. You must have administrative rights on the computer on which you want to install the software.
How Long You Can Use Downloaded Software
You may continue to use the software for non-profit purposes under the same license agreement when you are no longer eligible. You cannot receive new software or updates through the program if you do not qualify as specified above.
More Information
Visit the VMware Academic Program website.
Help
If you have questions about the VMware software agreement, need access to the VMware WebStore, or have questions about getting and using the software, come to the Engineering Help Desk, 1253 SC, 319-335-5055.