Adobe Creative Cloud for Students
The Adobe Creative Cloud is available for students to use in campus computer labs. Students also have access to Adobe Express for free. Adobe Express allows you to create presentations, logos and more for your classwork and is available for use on and off campus.
What is the Adobe Creative Cloud?
The Adobe Creative Cloud is a collection of programs that include specialized and industry-standard software used in graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, and more. The Adobe Creative Cloud also offers web-based and mobile access, along with optional cloud-based project storage services. The Adobe Creative Cloud includes a suite of software that can do the following:
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Video Creation and Editing
- Edit and share video using Premiere CC or Premiere Rush CC. Available on Desktop and Mobile.
- Animate videos, text and graphics for motion video and visual effects using After Effects CC.
- Manage exported media with Media Encoder CC to have greater specification over exported media types and formats.
Graphic Design
- Vectorize illustrations, create logos, and build business cards, posters, and more with Illustrator CC.
- Design layouts for print using InDesign CC. InDesign CC allows you to customize your resume, create a zine or build text for a bookbinding project.
- Easily design your next project using Adobe Express, the one-stop platform to create and edit designs, without needing to learn new software.
Photo Retouching and Editing
- Manipulate photos and create your own photo collages using Photoshop CC or Photoshop Express CC.
- Animate images to create GIF’s and stop motion video in Photoshop CC.
- Manage RAW photos and apply presets and photo filters using Lightroom CC or LIghtroom Classic CC across multiple devices.
- Generate images using AI in Adobe Firefly CC to customize creative projects and Adobe Express templates.
Document Management
- Open PDF files using Adobe Reader. All campus computers will have a native PDF viewer, but you can download Adobe Reader for free on your personal device.
- Manage PDFs using Adobe Acrobat Pro CC. Create, edit, and organize pages and forms in PDF’s using Adobe Acrobat Pro CC.
- Digitally sign PDFs using Adobe Sign. Adobe sign creates legally binding PDFs for contracts. Don’t have access to Adobe Sign? Find out more about GGC’s digital signature options.
Adobe Creative Services
- Find licensed media using Adobe Stock. Easily find quality photos, videos and icons that can be used in your next creative project.
- Create designs with premium fonts using Adobe Fonts. Adobe Fonts licenses type designs for design use.
- Create a website with Adobe Portfolio. Adobe Portfolio gives you the webspace to create a small store, personal website, or business portfolio.
- Create and build swatches using Adobe Color. Adobe Color lets you choose color palettes for new projects easily.
Student Adobe Creative Cloud Access
Students who need Adobe Creative Cloud access can visit any open computer lab on campus. For online and at-home access, log in to your Adobe Express account using your GGC credentials.
Faculty members who need their students to have Adobe Creative Cloud access for their clas sroom can submit a request for student Adobe Creative Cloud access. The Adobe Creative Cloud automatically removes approved requests at the end of each semester. Adobe Creative Cloud Pro will continue to be available to students and instructors on lectern computers, classroom computers, computer labs, and student checkout laptops.
Faculty and Staff Adobe Creative Cloud Access
Faculty and staff can request access to the Adobe Creative Cloud on personal devices. For the request to be accepted, a business rationale must be provided as licenses are limited. Faculty and staff also have access to Adobe Express which can offer some of the same features without the hassle of learning new software.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Adobe CC and Adobe Creative Cloud?
CC is the acronym for Creative Cloud. Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe CC refer to the same platform. IT will always reference the platform as the “Adobe Creative Cloud.” When referencing an individual software within the Adobe Creative Cloud, the name of the software will be suffixed with CC to indicate it is a part of the Creative Cloud platform. Ex: Photoshop CC or Illustrator CC
How do I get access to Adobe Creative Cloud if I am a student?
The Adobe Creative Cloud license is only available for faculty and staff through request. However, all students have access to Adobe Express, both from home and on campus, using their GGC credentials. Adobe Express is like other online design platforms and is integrated into the Adobe ecosystem, allowing some features of notable programs like Photoshop to be included. Find out more about Adobe Express by visiting our Adobe Express page.
Is there any other way students can gain access to Adobe Creative Cloud?
GGC does not directly offer licenses to students outside of our open computer labs and semester-based requests from faculty. However, students are eligible to purchase a discounted Adobe Creative Cloud subscription directly from Adobe.
When using this method, you will use your GGC email to provide Adobe with proof of eligibility for its student license.
Do I need to have Adobe Acrobat Pro CC if I don’t need to edit or create a form?
No. All computers on campus have the ability to view and share PDF files without needing to request specific access to any software. If your document does not contain sensitive or personal information, you can edit PDFs using Adobe Express. You can visit our Knowledge base article on how to convert from PDF in Adobe Express. While you can create fillable forms in Adobe Acrobat Pro CC, you only need Adobe Acrobat Pro if:
- You require that your form be a PDF.
- You need the document workflow of Adobe Sign inside of Adobe Acrobat Pro CC to ensure all signatures are legally binding.
Please keep in mind you may also create fillable forms in Microsoft Word. Visit our digital signatures options page to see which options are available for those interested in signing forms who do not have access to Adobe Acrobat Pro CC.
Resources for Faculty and Staff
Knowledge base articles
Request Forms
- Request access to Adobe Creative Cloud for classes (request must be submitted by faculty)
- Request access to Adobe Creative Cloud (for faculty/staff)
- Request Adobe Acrobat CC (for faculty / staff)
The Adobe Education Exchange is a free online community and learning platform that provides resources for educators. The platform includes courses, tutorials, lesson plans, and other materials to help educators teach creativity in the classroom.
Resources for Students
- How to log in to Adobe Express
- How to convert to PDF in Adobe Express
- How to convert from PDF in Adobe Express
- Adobe Express LinkedIn Learning Collection
Adobe offers tutorials and walkthroughs on the Adobe Creative Cloud software that is geared towards beginners and students. Students looking to learn the software can use the LinkedIn Learning collection curated by GGC as well as the Adobe video tutorials to learn how to use the software outside of a classroom.
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