ArcGIS Software

ArcGIS software is developed by ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) and used in certain GIS courses. Follow the instructions below if your course indicates use of this software.

 

*Note: Access to ArcGIS is given only to students registered for a course which requires its use. If "crashing" a class, please allow 24 hours before attempting to access this software.

 

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ArcGIS is available as a traditional software download or a cloud-based application. Your instructor will determine which version is used for your class. Follow the steps below to access or download the software.

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ArcGIS Online (Cloud)

Students may access ArcGIS Online by logging in to their @gcccd.edu student email (Microsoft) account:

  1. Using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, open a new Private or Incognito Window
  2. Login to your student email by navigating to Grossmont's Outlook instance

*Note: See our FAQs page if you are unaware of your @gcccd.edu email username/password.

 

  1. Once logged in, open the Waffle menu (grid) on the upper left of the screen
  2. Select All Apps from the Apps menu that opens
  3. Find ArcGIS in the Other section of the menu
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  1. Choose ArcGIS Online and a verification screen will open. Select Grossmont College if prompted. You may also need to verify your identity in your Authenticator app

*Note: You may also access ArcGIS directly at https://grossmontcollege.maps.arcgis.com.

 

ArcGIS Pro Download

You may need to download the software to your Windows PC. If so, follow the procedure above, then continue as follows:

  1. While logged in to ArcGIS Online, click on the avatar in the upper right-hand corner to open a small menu. Choose My settings
  2. In the panel on the left-hand side, choose Licenses
  3. Select ArcGIS Pro from the list
  4. Finally, select Download
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ArcGIS Desktop Download

This program is not available via ArcGIS Online. The ArcGIS Desktop app includes ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcScene.

 

*Note: This software is only for personal use by registered students and cannot be shared. Please refer to GCCCD's Computer and Network Use Policy (AP 3720).

 

Follow the detailed instructions below to install ArcGIS Desktop onto your Windows PC:

  1. Open Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge and launch a new Private or Incognito Window
  2. Navigate to Grossmont's Student FTP by visiting https://gstudentftp.gcccd.edu/ArcGIS/10.8.2/
  3. Login to the link above using your @gcccd.edu email and password
  4. You will need to download two files, an .exe file (the installer) and a .prvc file (the software license)
  5. Once downloaded, run the .exe file. If prompted, allow the program to make changes to your computer
  6. Once setup has completed, select Finish. You should be stopped by an administration page
  7. Select Advanced (ArcInfo) Single Use, and then Authorize Now
  8. In the next window, select I have received an authorization file... and then Browse
  9. Locate and select the .prvc file you previously downloaded
  10. On the next screen, select Authorize with ESRI now...
  11. Advance through the window with pre-filled user information
  12. In the subsequent window, you will fill out three drop-down boxes as they relate to you
  13. On the Authorization Number window, choose Next
  14. For the Extensions window, select I have authorization numbers..., then click Next
  15. On the Evaluate screen, select all available extensions in the left column and click the right arrow ( → ) to move them to the Evaluation Extensions column on the right. Once you've done so, choose Next

*Note: These extensions are fully licensed, despite it saying "evaluation"

 

  1. An Authorizing Software window will open. Wait for it to complete the process then click Finish when available
  2. The installer will complete and may pop-up an Administration window. Simply close it

Your installation is now complete.

Please follow up with your instructor for questions on assignments or how to use ArcGIS.

 

 

Need further assistance?

If you have questions or need clarification about this guidance, please reach out to the Technology Help Desk.