Using the Approved Software List
Free software that is listed on the Approved Software List can be downloaded or requested, dependent on the tier, user type, and use case, as outlined below.
- Tier 1: Software that falls under Tier 1 in the Approved Software List, and does not use, process, or store confidential information as defined by the MSU Institutional Data Policy, is allowable to download by any university user regardless of use case without an approved IT Readiness form. It is recommended that the department retain documentation (e.g., a screenshot) that the software was on the Approved Software List Tier 1 at the time of download.
- Tier 2: If the user type and/or use case is met, the software can be downloaded without a requisition. Documentation by the department is recommended. If the user type and/or use case is not met, an IT Readiness form must be completed and submitted via a requisition.
- Tier 3: In all cases, Tier 3 software requires the completion and submission of an IT Readiness form via requisition.
IT Readiness form
When the IT Readiness form is required, a requisition must be submitted with the completed form prior to download of free software. In the Notes and Attachments section of the requisition, please note that the software is free.