Summary:
This FAQ explains the Adobe VIP Marketplace licensing options available for higher education institutions, including license types designed for students, faculty, and shared campus environments.
Table of Contents:
What are Named‑User licenses for higher education institutions?
What is the Student License Pack (SLP)?
What are Shared Device licenses for higher education institutions?
Question 1: What are Named‑User licenses for higher education institutions?
Named‑User licenses for higher education are licenses assigned to individual faculty, staff, or students.
Key characteristics:
Each license is assigned to a specific user
Users can access Adobe products both on campus and off campus
Typically allow activation on up to two devices per user
Managed through the Adobe Admin Console
Named‑User licenses are ideal for universities and colleges where users need personal access to Adobe software across multiple devices and locations.
Question 2: What is the Student License Pack (SLP)?
The Student License Pack (SLP) is a licensing option available to higher education institutions purchasing 100 or more Creative Cloud licenses for students.
Key points:
Designed specifically for student access
Allows students to use Adobe software both on and off campus
Includes desktop, mobile apps, and cloud services
Provides a simplified way to license Adobe products at scale for large student populations
SLP licenses are managed centrally by the institution through the Adobe Admin Console.
Question 3: What are Shared Device licenses for higher education institutions?
Shared Device licenses are designed for use on institution‑owned computers in shared environments such as campuses, labs, libraries, and classrooms.
Key characteristics:
Installed on shared machines rather than assigned to individuals
Users sign in temporarily while using the device
Ideal for environments with multiple users accessing the same hardware
Supports both student and faculty use in shared spaces
Shared Device licenses allow institutions to efficiently provide Adobe access where individual assignment is not required.