GraphPad Prism is a scientific software application designed for statistical analysis and graphing

Last Updated: March 18, 2026 4:01:56 PM PDT

The GraphPad Prism software license at UC San Diego is exclusively available to researchers.

Platforms

Windows & Mac

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Only researchers affiliated with UC San Diego are eligible to purchase a Prism license under the UC San Diego GraphPad software agreement at a discounted rate.

We have important news to share!

The Prism license agreement was renewed on March 13, 2026. We will work on adding confirmed users to the new licensing portal next week, so please stay tuned for updates.

GraphPad's new subscription plan provides the following licensing options:

Named-user licenses that require an email login for activation—no serial numbers needed!
Machine Access Tokens that allow you to assign a license to a physical computer instead of a specific user, making it ideal for shared lab computers.

GraphPad Prism named-user licenses are intended for personal use by a single individual to install and activate the software on up to two computers (such as a work and a home computer), provided the individual is the sole user of both devices. GraphPad's policy for personal/named-user subscriptions explicitly states they may not be installed on shared computers. You will need to purchase a "Machine Access Token" license for that computer.

Please note:

All currently active and confirmed renewed Prism licenses will remain valid until May 12, 2026, allowing for a transfer to either a named-user or a token license.

We are pleased to announce that user accounts are being added to the new Prism licensing portal in daily batches. Once your account is added, you’ll receive an email notification.

Existing users with a serial number license can easily transition to a named-user license. Please follow the instructions provided by GraphPad Support to Reactivate Prism After Upgrading to a User-Based License.
New users can follow the provided download and installation instructions to activate a license with their email address.
To activate your Machine Access Token license, please submit a ticket to the ITS Service Desk. Include "Prism token activation request" in the subject line and select "Enterprise Software Licensing Support" as the service.

If you have any questions regarding the UC San Diego GraphPad agreement or wish to request a quote, please submit a Software Form request.

For all Software Licensing questions, please go to the ITS Service Desk.