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Adobe Creative Cloud Suite – Name User License

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite is a subscription-based software service that provides access to a collection of Adobe software for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, and cloud services.

The Creative Cloud suite (all applications) includes the following applications:

  • Acrobat Pro
  • After Effects
  • Audition
  • Animate
  • Dreamweaver
  • Illustrator
  • InCopy
  • InDesign
  • Photoshop
  • Premiere Pro

And more! For a complete list, visit Adobe.

The Creative Cloud named-user license also includes 200 million “standard” Adobe Stock images. It does not include “Premium” stock images. With the UW Adobe CC license, you can purchase premium Adobe Stock assets using a ProCard. If you need many premium assets, please contact CDW-G to request “Stock for Teams.”

Acrobat Pro DC is also available as a single application.

Note: For other Adobe individual titles, contact CDW-G.

How to Get Adobe Creative Cloud Suite – Name User License

Named User Licenses are available for purchase for faculty and staff.

  • Purchase requires valid UW worktags and authorization from a budget approver.
  • No Procurement cards or direct sales to individuals are available.

Visit the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite Shared Device License page for a device license.

Order Adobe Creative Cloud Suite - Name User License

License Details

Named User Licenses are assigned to individuals. This software may be installed on multiple devices, but the named user may use it on only one device at a time.

  • Individual licenses cannot be assigned to a shared UW NetID.
  • This software is available through an annual subscription, with the license period running from July 1 through June 30.
  • UWIT cannot prorate or refund the cost of the software subscription.
  • UWIT will automatically bill your UW funding source at the start of each license term, beginning July 1 of each fiscal year.

Modifying a Subscription

To transfer, cancel, or update a subscription worktag at any time, submit the Manage My Subscription Form. Cancellation requests must be submitted no later than June 1, and the subscription will end on June 30.

Learn more about UWare Subscriptions here.

Additional Information

Adobe Creative Suite FAQs

  • Log in to adobe.com with your UW NetID@uw.edu credentials. If prompted, choose “University of Washington” to see the available applications for download.

  • You can install your applications on multiple computers
  • You can remain signed in to the apps on up to 2 computers
  • You can use your app on only one computer at a time

  • Yes

  • No

    • The license can be canceled using the Manage My Subscription Form. (Please read all the details related to cancellation.)
    • Staff and Faculty licenses can be transferred to another user at your request.

  • Yes. Your shared device license product profile administrator should
  1. First, use the Adobe License Utility tool to remove the license from the existing device.
  2. Then, you may use the license on a new device.

  • You can view a complete list on Adobe’s website: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/all-apps.html.

  • A user with an existing Adobe Named User License purchased via UW IT should use the “Enterprise ID (Company or School)” option to sign in to Adobe on the device with an Adobe Shared Device License.
  • If you do not have an Adobe “named user” license purchased via UW IT, you must sign in with “Adobe ID.” Adobe issues a free Adobe ID unrelated to the University of Washington. It is your personal account. Do NOT use your UW NetID and UW email addresses to create your personal Adobe ID. You can create an Adobe ID here.

  • This is a known issue. Adobe recommends using Lightroom Classic as a workaround.

Quick Facts

Available for

  • Faculty
  • Staff

Platform

PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Web Browser

Cost

Named User License: $175 annually

  • All sales are final.

Category:

  • Graphic Design
  • Productivity
  • Video Editing

Documentation and Support