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SolidWorks♯

SolidWorks is a solid modeling computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) computer program that runs on Microsoft Windows. SolidWorks is published by Dassault Systèmes. The College of Engineering maintains a campus license that allows all members of the Drexel community to install and use the software for academic purposes.

Allowed Usage♯

The College of Engineering currently licenses SolidWorks under a university-wide instruction-only license. SolidWorks may be used by any academic program at Drexel for teaching and course work purposes only. This license does not allow any research use. Research licenses are available for purchase by research groups or departments. Please contact us if you'd like to obtain a quote for a research license.

Computer Lab Access♯

SolidWorks is available to students via computer labs in MEM, ECE, ET, and upon request in other departments. It is also available to students in the Engineering virtual labs.

Installing on Personal Computers♯

Version Compatibility♯

Our educational license isn't valid for new versions until a few months after the general release. Please make sure you install the same version on your personal computer that's available in our computer labs to maintain compability.

Installing SolidWorks♯

Supported Platforms

SolidWorks will only run on Microsoft Windows. To access SolidWorks from another operating system (such as MacOS or Linux), please use the Engineering Virtual Labs.

You can now install SolidWorks Student Edition directly through Drexel’s OnTheHub portal.

  • Go to On the Hub
  • Sign in using your Drexel credentials.
  • Search for or select SolidWorks Student Edition from the available software.
  • Add the software to your cart and complete the checkout process (no cost for eligible students).
  • After checkout, you will be provided with:
    • An activation key (serial number)
    • A green Download button to download the installer
  • Click the green Download button and save the installer to your computer.
  • Copy your activation key for use during installation.
  • Run the downloaded installer file to begin the installation process.
  • When prompted, enter the provided activation key.

My.SolidWorks.com Student Account Registration♯

SolidWorks provides student resources, including software installers and training courses, via My.SolidWorks.com. Be sure to follow these instructions carefully when registering for a Student Account.

Note: You will use our serial number after you have created and logged into your MySolidworks account. Do not enter it in the "Serial #" input field when registering.

Training Courses♯

SolidWorks has comprehensive training courses available @ https://my.solidworks.com/training once you've created your MySolidWorks Student Account using the instructions above.