In response to changes in Adobe’s licensing and pricing structure, the University of Nebraska Information Technology Services (NU ITS) is updating how Adobe products are licensed across the NU system. This updated licensing model will help us continue to be good stewards of university funds while ensuring access to Adobe tools for those who rely on them for their work.
Through February 15, 2026, all faculty, staff, and UNL students will continue to have full access to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
Beginning February 16, 2026, Adobe access will move to a new model that better aligns tools with how they are commonly used.
What's New
Under this updated Adobe licensing model:
- Faculty & Staff
- Will automatically continue to receive access to Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- May access Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Express by request.
- UNL Students
- Will continue to have full access to Adobe Express.
- May request Adobe Creative Cloud licenses as needed for coursework, research, or creative projects.
All users impacted by this change have been notified directly via email with additional details about the new licensing model and request process.
Additionally, NU ITS will also be changing the way that you log in to Adobe. Users will continue to log in at https://adobe.com, and if prompted, select “Company or School account.” After entering your campus email address at the Adobe log in screen, users will now be directed to log in using your TrueYou credentials to complete the sign-in process.
Requesting Access
To request access to Adobe Creative Cloud or Adobe Express, submit the request form at: its.nebraska.edu/adobe. NU ITS recommends submitting requests prior to February 16th to ensure uninterrupted access. If you do not need these tools now, you may submit a request at any time in the future should the need arise.
What to Know When Requesting Access:
- Requests may be submitted at any time and do not require supervisor or IT approval.
- Access is automatically provisioned meaning access is granted based on your role at the University.
- You will receive an email from Adobe confirming your license, typically within 1–2 hours.
By focusing licenses where they are most needed, NU ITS is ensuring continued access to essential Adobe tools while supporting sustainable and responsible stewardship of university resources. Thank you for your continued creativity and innovation in support of our campuses.
If you have questions about these changes, please contact NU ITS at nusupport@nebraska.edu.