Clemson University is a partner in the Cadence Design Systems University Software program. Thanks to this generous gift, faculty, staff, researchers and students can access Cadence’s broad portfolio of educational resources, training and certification courses, and more than 160 teaching and research software programs.

Cadence Design Systems

Cadence Design Systems has more than 30 years of leadership in electronic systems design, enabling customers to develop chips, boards and complete systems for the most innovative products in the hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, mobile and aerospace industries. A large multi-million-dollar EDA investment by an innovative partner like Cadence, which is the only EDA company accredited by the DoD as a Trusted Supplier, is revolutionary for higher education, and the availability of such advanced software products enhances the way education is delivered to students and further elevates Clemson’s research capabilities as an R-1 institution. Access to these widely adopted, real-world systems creates opportunities for students to get hands-on experience that will help them make a seamless transition into the industry.

Cadence Academic Network

The educational resources in the Cadence Academic Network make additional training widely available to students. Cadence offers a robust online learning platform that allows students to take software courses at their own pace and independently earn as many certifications as interest them. Digital badges, which can be used on résumés, email signatures and social media, can be earned to make sure students’ skills get noticed. Students’ ability to self-certify strengthens their abilities in the classroom and in research while making them much more competitive in the job market. Students can set themselves up for success by accessing Cadence’s leading-edge technology and industry-grade online training courses. Request a license below to gain access to the Cadence Academic Network.

Request a Cadence license

To access the software library and Cadence Academic Network, complete the online form to request a Cadence license. Once you are granted access, Cadence software runs in the cloud, which keeps you from having to install Cadence products on individual devices. The processing capability, memory and bandwidth available offer many advantages when compared to installing software on individual user devices. You must be on Clemson’s campus network to access Cadence software; if you aren’t on campus, you can access the network via VPN.