Adobe Creative Applications
Overview
Adobe Creative Applications provide access to industry-standard design and multimedia tools, including Adobe Express for Education for user-friendly graphics and presentations, and Adobe Creative Cloud for professional-level graphic, video, and web development.
For details on Adobe Sign and Adobe Acrobat see Adobe Business Applications.
Data Security Compliance
- Allowed Data: University-Confidential
- FERPA: Allowed
- HIPAA: Not Allowed
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Restricted Data
Not Allowed: Export and IRB controlled data, Government ID Numbers, Personal Health and Financial records, Sensitive Personal Information
Getting Started
Adobe Express for Education (which includes all Adobe Express Premium features) is available to all students, faculty, and staff. Log in to Adobe Express using your NetID@tamu.edu and password to access all premium features.
Request
Adobe Creative Cloud licenses are available to eligible employees for an additional fee. To request a license or for additional information, please contact your department's IT support team.
Note for Graduate Assistants:
Graduate Assistants – Teaching (GATs), Graduate Assistants – Non-Teaching (GANTs), and Graduate Assistants – Research (GARs) should contact their department's IT support teamfor assistance with access or eligibility questions.
Cost
Adobe Creative Cloud licenses are available as per-seat licenses to full-time employees, part-time employees, and faculty in System Parts 02, 10, 23, 28 at a cost of $33 per year.
Graduate Assistants should contact their department's IT support team to determine eligibility and funding options.
Service Details
Texas A&M's Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Express access is provided through the Texas A&M University System Enterprise Term License Agreement.
Adobe Creative Cloud offers a range of applications like Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and more, while Adobe Express for Education provides simplified design and content creation features tailored for quick projects and social media content.
Features
Adobe Express for Education:
- Web-based design templates
- Social media content creation
- Quick video editing tools
- Brand kit integration
- Easy sharing and publishing
Adobe Creative Cloud:
- Professional applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects
- Cloud storage and file synchronization
- Collaboration and sharing tools
- Mobile companion apps
- Regular updates and new features
Guidelines
Adobe Creative Cloud licenses are available as per-seat licenses to full-time employees, part-time employees, and faculty in:
- System Part 02 – Texas A&M University (College Station & Qatar)
- System Part 10 – Texas A&M University Galveston
- System Part 23 – Texas A&M Health
- System Part 28 – Texas Engineering Experiment Station
Adjunct faculty may receive licenses at departmental discretion and funding.
Student workers, and affiliates in the above entities can access Adobe Creative Cloud using shared device licenses in main campus computer labs or on university-owned devices provisioned accordingly.
Contact Information
Last Modified: February 27, 2026