Drew University no longer provides students with a copy of this software, but students taking a course that uses it will get information from their faculty about how to purchase it. 

The information below is the most current information we have been able to gather and is shared in the hope that it can help those looking for it. 

Please note that the University's technology teams cannot assist with the purchase, installation or activation of this software.

System Requirements

Operating System: Windows (7 or later), macOS (10.13 or later)
RAM: At least 4 GB
Hard Drive: 4 GB free space
Processor: Intel or AMD x86-64

Note: According to IBM, one cannot run SPSS on iOS - so no iPads. 

Buy the Software

The required software for this course is IBM® SPSS® Statistics 29 GradPack. It is available for Windows or MacOS and will run on any laptop that meets Drew requirements. The software is currently available for $34.45 (six-month license) at the following link: https://onthehub.com/products/4089c65e-9133-ed11-814e-000d3af41938 You will need to specify that you are buying the 6-month license of the Base GradPack before you can add the software to your cart. Use your Drew email address when you buy the software.

Download the Software

Follow the steps below to get your software.

• Sign in to the OnTheHub eStore (https://onthehub.com). You will have to register an account first, if you haven’t already. You should have received an email with the subject: “An account has been created for you,” with instructions on how to do this.
• Click Hi at the top-right and then Order History. You are directed to a list of your previous orders.
• Click the View Details button next to your order to reach the Order Details page. (Note: If any software on your order requires a product key to install, the key can be found on this page for 31 days after your order, by default.)
• Click the Download
• Follow the prompts on the page to which you are directed to download your software.

Install the Software

These are generic instructions. You might need to shift a little to meet your computer's specific needs. 

For Windows

• Download and Extract: Unzip the downloaded file if necessary.
• Run the Installer: Double-click the setup.exe file. (Note: You may need to right-click the executable and choose "Run as Administrator".)
• READ and agree to the License Agreement.
• Choose Installation Type:
  • Typical: Recommended for most users.
    Custom: Choose specific components to install.
• Enter License Key: Input your license key when prompted.
• Finish Installation: Follow on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Installation Steps For macOS

• Download and Open Installer: Mount the downloaded .dmg file.
• Run Installer: Drag the SPSS application to the Applications folder.
• READ and agree to the License Agreement.
• Enter License Key: Enter the license key.
• Finish Installation: Complete the installation process.

Updated/Reviewed August 28 2024