ArcGIS: Access and installation

This article reviews what ArcGIS is and how you can access it!

What is ArcGIS?

ArcGIS is a family of geographic information system software used for visualizing and analyzing sets of spatial data.

screenshot of the arcgis pro interface

In public labs and classrooms

Warning: On computers running macOS (), please use ArcGIS Online.

ArcGIS Pro is available on all Windows () public lab and classroom computers.

On your device(s)

ArcGIS Online

  1. Open Google Chrome
  2. Navigate to brynmawrcollege.maps.arcgis.com
  3. Click Bryn Mawr Collegescreenshot of the arcgis online login screen with an arrow pointing to a button titled bryn mawr college
  4. Login with your College email and password

ArcGIS Pro

Warning: ArcGIS Pro is only available for Windows () College computers.

ArcGIS Pro should be installed via Software Center.

Questions?

If you have any additional questions or problems, don't hesitate to reach out to the Help Desk!

Phone: 610-526-7440 | Library and Help Desk hours
Email: help@brynmawr.eduService catalog
Location: Canaday Library 1st floor