SketchUp for Higher Education, Universities, and Network Labs FAQ

Plans, Products, and Eligibility

What is the difference between SketchUp for Higher Education and SketchUp for Universities?

The available SketchUp for Higher Education options are curated for higher education students and instructors providing extensive access to a suite of SketchUp products. There are multiple options available based on the needs of who is using SketchUp. Each option offers access to SketchUp’s primary product suite, but additional services, pricing, deployment, and user management options may vary:

Subscription OptionWho It’s ForProducts IncludedDeploymentAccount Management
SketchUp Studio for StudentsIndividual studentsSketchUp for Higher Education (full suite)Individual user loginIndividual Account Management
SketchUp Studio for InstructorsIndividual instructorsSketchUp for Higher Education (full suite)Individual user loginIndividual Account Management
SketchUp Studio for UniversitiesUniversity/ Education Institution IT managers & administratorsSketchUp for Higher Education (full suite)Admin managed product assignment (products can be reassigned) - users log in directlyAdmin managed accounts, bulk user upload & management
SketchUp Network Lab LicensesUniversity/ Education Institution IT managers & administratorsSketchUp for Desktop, LayOutInstalled on school owned computers for a lab/classroom setting.Admin managed licenses assigned to a device, not a user.

Who is eligible for SketchUp for Higher Education subscriptions?

Students, instructors, and administrators associated with accredited, degree-issuing institutions are eligible to use SketchUp for Higher Education subscriptions. Primary and Secondary institutions and students may also qualify for this offering where SketchUp for Schools does not meet their needs.

For detailed information regarding which offering is best for you see Plans and Pricing or contact your local reseller.

Do educators need to include SketchUp in their curriculum to qualify for a subscription of SketchUp for Higher Education?

Absolutely not. Educators teaching any subject, computer-related or not, qualify for educator licensing. We're interested to see what you'll do with it! Think it might be of benefit to your Physics class? Engineering? Geography? We think so, too. To get started, reach out to your local reseller. Please note, SketchUp’s education offerings cannot be used for commercial purposes.

Which SketchUp products are included with SketchUp for Higher Education Subscriptions?

The following products are included in a SketchUp for Higher Education (student, instructor and universities options available) subscription:

Subscriptions do not include access to V-Ray for SketchUp.

Which SketchUp features are included with SketchUp Network Lab Licenses?

The following products are included in with SketchUp Network Lab Licenses:

At this time, SketchUp Network Lab licenses do not include access to SketchUp Diffusion or Add Location.

What is the difference between SketchUp for Universities and Network Lab Licensing?

SketchUp for Universities provides named-user subscription seats of the SketchUp for Higher Education product suite. These seats can be used both on and off campus, and may be reassigned as needed during a subscription term. Users log in to products using a personal Trimble ID and will have two activations available should they need to access their products on multiple devices. SketchUp for Universities is available in bulk tiered pricing.

Network Lab Licenses are floating network licenses for installation on an on-site desktop computer using an activation key. Networked Lab Licenses include access to SketchUp Pro and LayOut.

For more details on either of these options, see SketchUp for Universities.

What’s the difference between SketchUp for Universities and Authorized Training Centers?

The Authorized Training Center program supports discounted SketchUp Subscriptions for training providers who manage short-term (usually under one year) professional development offerings to professional learners.

Authorized Training Center Subscriptions are purchased and administered exclusively by the Training Provider, not the learner/student.

Pricing

How much do SketchUp for Higher Education, SketchUp for Universities, and Network Lab Licenses cost?

Each subscription type provides different offerings with pricing options based on the number of seats needed. For current pricing details, see the options listed in Plans and Pricing.

Is SketchUp free for higher education students and educators?

No. Both higher education students and educators qualify for great discounts through SketchUp’s authorized reseller program.

Does SketchUp offer discounts to students?

SketchUp for Higher Education is available to students enrolled in a higher education institution. This subscription includes our premium 3D modelers, building analysis software, cloud storage, and more.

Students can purchase a SketchUp for Higher Education subscription through one of SketchUp’s educational resellers. For students in the U.S. or Canada, your educational reseller is Creation Engine, Inc. For all other students, find your regional reseller here. Students purchasing a subscription must provide proof of enrollment.

If you are looking for information for primary and secondary (K-12) students, check out SketchUp for Schools.

Does SketchUp offer discounts to educators?

Higher education educators can purchase SketchUp for Higher Education through one of SketchUp’s educational resellers. For educators in the U.S. or Canada, your educational reseller is Creation Engine, Inc. For all other educators, find your regional reseller here. Educators purchasing a subscription must provide proof of educator status.

Does SketchUp offer bulk licensing for institutions?

Yes. Accredited institutions can obtain bulk licensing with a SketchUp for Universities subscription. This offering includes our premium 3D modelers, building analysis software, cloud storage, and more, and serves both students and instructors. SketchUp also offers Networked Lab Licensing to support your onsite computer labs.

Account Management

How do I assign products to new users or manage existing users?

Account owners, secondary account owners, and administrators can access the Account Management Portal (AMP). Using the AMP you can add new users, assign or remove product access, or remove users. Our Account Management pages go into much more detail about using the AMP to manage the users on your account.

How do I make sure my subscription renews without disruption?

Contact your reseller before your renewal date. SketchUp notifies subscribers ahead of time when their account is up for renewal. 30 days before renewal you can find a link to your reseller’s contact information in the AMP. Use that link to reach out to your reseller to make sure your subscription will continue without interruption.

10 days before renewal SketchUp will send a reminder email with instructions on how to contact your reseller.

Renewing a subscription prior to the expiration date transfers all entitlements and existing users will have uninterrupted access to their products.

Renewals performed after the expiration date will be treated as a new order. Users will need to be uploaded and assigned as if it were a brand new subscription.

For more information about renewal options contact your local reseller.

What do I do when a user leaves midterm?

User roles and product access can be managed through the AMP by account owners, secondary account owners, or administrators. See Managing Members for more information.

Are seats purchased in the middle of a term considered a part of the original order?

Any additional subscription seats purchased after the initial order are considered a separate order and pricing will reflect this. These seats can be prorated to reflect the original order’s expiration date, or begin a new one year term. For more personalized purchasing options, contact your local reseller.

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