License Information
All USC faculty, staff, and currently registered students may download ChemDraw Professional software on USC owned and operated computers and laptops, as well as on personal computers for home use. Upgrades to ChemDraw Professional will also be provided during the term of this license agreement. Upon termination of the ChemDraw Professional agreement, all users of the software are obligated to uninstall the software. By downloading the software, you agree to abide by these terms and conditions.
Download Information
After clicking the link below, you will enter your USC email address. Then you will be prompted to create a PerkinElmer account. This is a separate account, but you need to use your USC email address to register. Once you have finished registering, you will arrive at the download page. The license information will be emailed to you.
ChemBioDraw FAQ
Q: Can I download multiple copies of ChemDraw Professional?
A: Yes, as long as you are a current USC student, faculty, or staff, you may use ChemBioDraw on any (or all) of your personal computers and/or university owned computers. This includes both Windows and Mac operating systems.
Q: I have a Mac and I'm having issues installing ChemDraw Professional. What should I do?
A: There is a known install issue with ChemBioDraw on the new Mac 10.9x operating system. Please see the link above in the "Known Issues" section for more information.
Q: My software keeps drawing 3D structures and I just need simple 2D drawings. What should I do?
A: Verify you are using ChemDraw Professional 15 (the green icon), not Chem3D which has a purple icon 
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