Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Creative Cloud

There is a systemwide Adobe issue. This is not specific to UMBC. It is impacting multiple institutions and affecting both machine-based and user-based licensing. At this time, users should still have up to 7 days of grace-period access to Adobe applications, but full license restoration is required to ensure uninterrupted use beyond that period. We are working directly with Adobe and the USM procurement team to get the license reinstated as quickly as possible. We’ll send an update as soon as we have confirmation that services are fully restored

If you receive a message like this, rest assured your product will continue to work until our renewal is processed.

CleanShot 2025-08-27 at 09.03.18.png

Description   

Adobe Creative Cloud is a software as a service offering from Adobe Systems that gives users access to a collection of applications for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, and cloud services. 

Eligibility 

Available to Faculty, Staff, and Student Staff. 

Use Limitations

Please be aware of Adobe's use limitations for Adobe Creative Cloud apps (more info here). 

System Requirements

Creative Cloud system requirements

Licensed Components   

List of available Adobe desktop apps for UMBC owned computers

Accessing Adobe apps on UMBC owned computers

Use the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app to access/install the Adobe apps you want. Computers set up by DoIT already have Adobe Acrobat and the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app installed. If the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app is missing from your computer, please submit an RT ticket for assistance or follow the installation directions below:

Install Adobe apps on non-UMBC owned faculty/staff personal computers 

Personal Use installation instructions (license details)

Help for install and license issues

Common Adobe Creative Cloud issues

Resources

Adobe Creative Cloud Learn & Support