SAS is a command-driven software package used for statistical analysis and data visualization. It is available only for Windows operating systems. It is arguably one of the most widely used statistical software packages in both industry and academia.
As of January 2020, Kent State uses SAS 9.4. Note that SAS is only compatible with Windows operating systems.
If you are a Mac user and are enrolled in a course that uses SAS, your professor may instruct you to install SAS University Edition. This version of SAS is free, and is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. It also requires much less hard drive space to install. However, it may be missing some of the capabilities of the "full" version of SAS that Kent State licenses.
SAS University Edition will be discontinued in July 2021. Instead, you may use SAS OnDemand for Academics, which is a cloud-based version of SAS University Edition. SAS OnDemand for Academics has a similar user interface to SAS University Edition, but does not require the use of the VirtualBox virtualization software. SAS OnDemand for Academics is free, but requires creating an account.
Kent State University maintains a university-wide, limited seat license for SAS. All currently-employed faculty and staff, as well as currently-enrolled students are eligible to request a copy of SAS at no charge. The Division of Information Technology currently distributes SAS 9.4 software and licenses. SAS licenses must be renewed yearly. Note that SAS is only available for Windows operating systems.
Please contact your local support person to receive a copy of the software or to renew your existing license.
Visit software.kent.edu to download a copy of the software or renew your license.
If you encounter problems while installing SAS, you may bring your computer to the Tri-Towers Tech Help desk. Please note that because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Tech Help Desk may require an appointment. Please see the Tech Help Desk Services and Hours before visiting.
Mac users who do not wish to use virtualization software to run the Windows operating system on their Macs may be interested in SAS University Edition or SAS OnDemand for Academics. Both options are free, but they are not distributed by the university. Individuals wanting to use either of these softwares should follow the instructions at the respective site to install and/or register to use them. (Please note that SAS University Edition will be discontinued in July 2021, so SAS OnDemand for Academics is the preferred choice for new users.)