- SAS 9.4 is available to ISU students in our labs (Snedecor 1105, 1207& Gilman 2272). ISU students can also use remote desktop on campus (or off campus with a VPN connection) to our dedicated SAS Terminal Server (sas.stat.iastate.edu).
Terminal Server SAS
The Department of Statistics is running a Windows Terminal Server with SAS installed that is accessible to Iowa State University students. To log into the Terminal Server follow these steps: (VPN Connection is required for Off-Campus Access - VPN)
- If you are using a Windows 10 or higher,
- You can locate the Remote Desktop Connection Application
- Enter sas.stat.iastate.edu into the Computer Name field
- Enter iastate\NET-ID for the user name and then click connect.
- If you are using a Mac you will need to..
- Download and install the Microsoft Remote Desktop client from here
- Start the Microsoft Remote Desktop, create a new connection called "sas.stat.iastate.edu" and enter the PC name "sas.stat.iastate.edu". Double click the new created "sas.stat.iastate.edu".
- Enter iastate\NET-ID for the user name and then click connect OK.
- On the next screen enter your ISU password (make sure the last line says IASTATE, if not then pick it)
- Now you should have a desktop where you can run SAS, print to your local printer, and save and load files from your local computer
Student/Faculty/Staff Windows SAS Installations (New Licenses & Renewals)
If you are a student, staff member, or active faculty member you may request a license at the following link. The same form should be used to request a renewal each year.
SAS License Request Form
- There is currently no user fee for a license.
- If you have questions about accessing, installing or renewing SAS please email sashelp@iastate.edu.
- For Windows computers owned by ISU, the SAS software can be installed from Software Center. If you are STAT Student/Faculty/Staff and do not see the SAS 9.4 in Software Center, please contact STAT IT for assistance. For other departments, please contact your local IT support to deploy SAS packages to Software Center.
SAS Online Documentation
SAS OnDemand For Academics
SAS made its OnDemand Program for Academics free beginning in 2010. The program allows faculty and students to download SAS Enterprise Guide, a GUI driven front end to SAS servers at SAS headquarters in Cray, NC. Read on for more info…
Why use this program?
- There is no need for students and faculty to install SAS on their computers in order to run SAS code.
- The Enterprise Guide is a great tool for introducing students to the power of SAS without getting too bogged with the programming.
- It is available at no cost.
If you are using a Windows computer
Who can use this program?
- Instructors who are teaching courses with SAS are eligible.
- The instructor then sends an email to their students with instructions on how to sign up.
How can I find out more information?