Summary:
This FAQ explains the Adobe VIP Marketplace licensing options available to higher education institutions, including license types designed for students, faculty, staff, 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?
Answer: Named User licenses are assigned to individual users, such as faculty, staff, or students, providing personalized access to Adobe products.
Key features:
Each license is assigned to a specific user.
Users can access Adobe applications both on campus and off campus.
Users can activate Adobe products on up to two devices.
Licenses are centrally managed through the Adobe Admin Console.
Named User licenses are ideal for universities and colleges that require individuals to have consistent access to Adobe applications across multiple devices and locations.
Question #2: What is the Student License Pack (SLP)?
Answer: The Student License Pack (SLP) is a licensing option available to higher education institutions purchasing 100 or more Adobe Creative Cloud licenses for students.
Key features:
Designed specifically for student use.
Provides access to Adobe applications on and off campus.
Includes desktop applications, mobile apps, and cloud services.
Simplifies licensing and deployment for large student populations.
Centrally managed through the Adobe Admin Console.
SLP is ideal for institutions that need a scalable and cost-effective licensing solution for student access across the campus community.
Question #3: What are Shared Device licenses for higher education institutions?
Answer: Shared Device licenses are designed for use on institution-owned computers located in shared environments, such as computer labs, libraries, classrooms, and other campus facilities.
Key features:
Installed on shared devices rather than assigned to individual users.
Allows users to sign in temporarily while using the device.
Supports environments where multiple users access the same computer.
Suitable for both student and faculty use in shared spaces.
Simplifies software access in instructional and public-use environments.
Shared Device licenses enable institutions to efficiently provide Adobe product access where individual license assignment is not necessary.