K-State has a licensing program with IBM that provides access to SPSS Statistics and SPSS Amos software for currently affiliated students, faculty and staff.
SPSS Statistics
This software is compatible with both Microsoft Windows and Mac operating systems and can be installed on both University-owned and personal computers. Each license may be installed on up to two computers, but the software cannot be used concurrently on both machines. Teaching & Research (T&R) licenses are intended for classroom instruction, academic (non-commercial) research and coursework, including the development of theses and dissertations. Administrative licenses are designated for institutional research and reporting purposes.
SPSS Statistics includes access to the following features:
- Statistics Base
- Data Preparation
- Bootstrapping
- Advanced Statistics
- Regression Models
- Custom Tables
SPSS Amos
This module is a stand-alone application and does not require SPSS Statistics for use. Please note that this software is not compatible with Mac operating systems; it can be installed on either University-owned or personal computers. Each license allows installation on up to two computers, but it cannot be used concurrently on both. Mac users must access SPSS Amos through a university computing lab.
Allowable Use
Licensees may only use the programs for teaching, non-commercial academic research, and university administration or operations. Any other use is strictly prohibited.
Liscensing Fees
The annual license fee for SPSS Statistics for faculty, staff, and shared-use lab machines is $280, covering the period from January 1 to December 31. The yearly license fee for SPSS Amos is $237, also covering the period from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31.
Students can request licenses for SPSS Statistics and SPSS Amos at no charge by using the license request form linked below or by accessing the software through a university computing lab.
SPSS Add-ons
Additional SPSS add-ons are available for purchase. Contact spssadmin@k-state.edu for more information and to request a quote.
Request a License
To request a license, submit a completed Software and Applications Distribution Form. Once we receive your completed request form, an invoice will be emailed to the person you designated on the form. Payment should be made to the Division of Information Technology. Within seven days of receiving payment (via KSU Interfund Voucher or KSU Foundation check), the licensee will receive an email with instructions on how to access the software.
Annual Renewal Cycle
K-State renews our SPSS Statistics and SPSS Amos site licenses each year. In November, the Division of Information Technology will send current departments a renewal invoice. Once payment is received, the licensee will receive a license extension password. Important dates for renewal are as follows:
| Date | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Dec. 31 | Expiration date for the agreement between K-State and IBM. |
| Dec. 31 | Expiration date for agreements between K-State and students, faculty and staff who have licensed SPSS Statistics and SPSS Amos. |
| Jan. 1 | The software will start providing an expiration warning, while programs continue to operate as usual. |
| Jan. 15 | Access to the software is restricted for users who do not have the license extension password. |