SolidWorks Certification and Software at ASU Fulton Schools of Engineering

SolidWorks is computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided engineering (CAE) software used to model solid three-dimensional objects. SolidWorks operates exclusively on Windows and is used widely across the engineering industry.

As a member of the SolidWorks Education Program, ASU Fulton Schools of Engineering students receive:

• Free access to SolidWorks CAD software
• Free vouchers for various SolidWorks certifications (over $1,000 total value)

Get a Free Certification Voucher

To acquire a certification voucher, you will need to contact your instructor and ask them to sponsor you. If your instructor has any questions about the sponsoring process, please refer them this to this page.

Available certification vouchers include:

SolidWorks Associate Academic

• CSWA – Academic ($99 value)
• CSWA – Additive Mfg. ($50 value)
• CSWA – Electrical ($20 value)
• CSWA – Sustainability ($20 value)
• CSWA – Simulation ($50 value)

SolidWorks Professional Academic

• CSWP – Academic ($99 value)
• CSWPA – CAM ($50 value)
• CSWPA – MBD ($50 value)
• CSWPA – Simulation ($50 value)
• CSWPA – Sheet Metal ($20 value)
• CSWPA – Weldments ($20 value)
• CSWPA – Surfacing ($20 value)
• CSWPA – Drawing Tools ($20 value)

Faculty Directions for Acquiring Student Vouchers

Faculty help engineering students gain access to certifications by sponsoring their request for a voucher. Use the following information to help you get started:

1. Complete the SolidWorks Academic Certification Provider Application.
2. Request a 24-character serial number from the desk side support queue by creating a ServiceNow ticket.
   Enter, “SolidWorks Certification Request” in the description field.
3. Follow the directions provided by SolidWorks for becoming a sponsor and obtaining a voucher.
4. Reach out to your student and provide their voucher.

If you have any questions on this process, contact the technology team by creating a ServiceNow ticket.

Access SolidWorks Software in the Computer Lab

SolidWorks software is installed and available for student use in the following labs:

• BDH 138
• BDH 140
• Byeng 214
• Byeng 214 Gaming
• Byeng 361
• ECB 142
• ECG150-Windows
• eSpace ECG/ECF
• GWC 481
• M1-11
• Scob182
• Scob290
• Scob340

Get SolidWorks on your PC

Students may install SolidWorks on their Microsoft® Windows computer using the ASU MyApps portal.

For a complete list of software available for ASU for engineering students at ASU, visit the Engineering Technical Services Software Page.

Visit the FSE Cloud Classroom

Access a virtualized rendition of SolidWorks immediately through your browser using FSE Cloud Classroom.

FAQs

Why are the software and certifications useful?

Experience with SolidWorks software prepares students for a career in engineering. Students can include SolidWorks certifications in their resume.

Where can I get more information about the SolidWorks Academic Certification?

Visit the SolidWorks Academic Certification website.

See the SolidWorks website for detailed information and demonstrations.

What courses qualify to use SolidWorks?

Students in the following courses at ASU qualify for free vouchers and free software: