Geographical Information System (GIS)

Exciting Update for New Members!

We’ve made signing in easier than ever with the introduction of Single Sign-On (SSO) login capabilities. You can now seamlessly access your ArcGIS Online account by visiting https://nu.maps.arcgis.com and selecting "Sign In" on the left side, then clicking the blue button labeled "Northeastern University".

What You Need to Know:

• New Users: From now on, simply use your SSO credentials to log in and access your account with ease.

• Existing Account Owners (prior to October 17th, 2024): If you had an account with a username like j.smith_NU, your existing account is still accessible. Please reach out to us so we can help migrate your content to your new SSO-based account. Rest assured, you can continue to sign in with your old account while the migration process is underway.

Keep Your Data Beyond Graduation:

If you're interested in preserving your data after graduation, check out our information on NU ArcGIS Online Web Maps and Apps Longevity and Data Retention for details on keeping your work alive post-graduation.

To download ArcGIS Pro, follow these steps:

1. Ensure you have a Northeastern University ArcGIS Online Organization account. Find more at ArcGIS Online Access via SSO.

2. Sign in to your NU ArcGIS Online Organization account.

3. Click on your Profile image in the upper right corner.

4. Select "My Settings" and click on "Licenses."

5. Scroll down to find ArcGIS Pro (located near the bottom of the list of licenses). You will see a download link on the right.

6. Click the download link, and an .exe file will be downloaded to your computer.

7. For optimal storage, execute the .exe file on your C:/ drive rather than OneDrive.

8. Double click on the downloaded .exe file to initiate the installation process.

9. Once the program is installed, sign in to ArcGIS Pro using your AGOL credentials.

By following these steps, you'll successfully download and install ArcGIS Pro on your computer.

Getting Microsoft.NET error? refer to the attached document (Please note to download the version of the .NET Desktop Runtime which is requested by the program after installing in a form of a prompt): Download ArcGIS Pro and address the .NET error 

Need to sign-in in ArcGIS Pro?

1. Select Your ArcGIS Organization's URL:

• Enter nu in the URL box.

• Check the boxes for "Remember this URL" and "Sign in automatically" (if you are working on your personal computer). See the image below for guidance.

2. Select Northeastern University:

• Click the blue button labeled Northeastern University. Refer to the image below.

3. Complete the Login Process:

   • Follow the remaining steps to log in to your account. If your account uses Duo for two-factor authentication, you’ll receive an authorization request on your smartphone.

ArcMap is being retired, and NU will no longer support ArcMap licenses. Please begin using ArcGIS Pro.

ArcMap Retirement Notice

Esri has announced that ArcMap will be retired and removed from the Education Institution Agreement and Education Department License by March 2024. This means that ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap) will no longer be available through the Esri Education Program.

NU no longer supports ArcMap. Please transition to ArcGIS Pro. For help with licenses, training, or consultations, contact Bahare 

      ArcGIS is just one of many GIS tools available. Here are some additional resources for exploring and using GIS:

Teach GIS – A site devoted to finding resources for teachers (and learners!) of GIS.

GRASS – Originally developed by a branch of the US Army Corps of Engineers, GRASS is a free GIS software available for a variety of OS platforms, including the Windows, MacIntosh, and Linux environments.

Quantum GIS – QGIS is another good open-source GIS software, offering an array of functionalities across multiple platforms.

OpenLayers – OpenLayers is an open-source means of integrating data with, and constructing an interface for, Internet-based mapping using JavaScript commands.

OpenStreetMap – OpenStreetMap is a handy open-licence basemap for Internet-based map displays.

BatchGeo – BatchGeo is a GIS interface for working with and displaying tabular geospatial data.

Python – Python is an open-source scripting language that can be used to customise and automate geoprocessing operations within ArcMap. See also:

   Learnpython.org

   Computer Science Circles Python tutorial

   Python Geospatial Development (available for online perusal through myneu)

Open Source GIS – This is a very thorough guide to an impressive array of open-source GIS softwares and tools.

       This list is by no means all-inclusive. If you have a site to suggest please let us know!