New Adobe VIP Users
This is for new Adobe users without an existing VIP account
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What is the Adobe Value Incentive Plan (VIP)?
Adobe VIP is a subscription licensing program that provides UVA departments access to Adobe Creative Cloud apps for design, web, video, and photography, installed directly on desktop computers.
Benefits of Adobe VIP
Easy access
Sign up through Cavalier Computers to quickly provide faculty and staff with the latest Adobe applications.
Flexible purchasing
Buy all Creative Cloud apps or just a single app. No minimum purchase is required.
User or device licensing
Choose named‑user licenses for individuals or device licenses for classrooms, labs, and shared spaces.
Always current
All licenses include automatic access to new Creative Cloud updates. Departments choose when to deploy updates.
Available Software
See the full list of Adobe Creative Cloud offerings in the Departmental Offering PDF.
License Types
Named‑User Licenses
- Assigned to individual users
- Install on two computers (work and home)
- Full Creative Cloud or single‑app options
- Includes online services and storage
Device Licenses
- Assigned to a single computer
- Full Creative Cloud only
- No online services or storage
- Ideal for labs and classrooms
How to Order Adobe VIP Licenses
- Choose a departmental contact - This person manages licenses and completes the VIP Enrollment Form below to request a quote.
- Enrollment - Cavalier Computers enrolls the department; Adobe confirms participation by email.
- VIP number issued - Adobe sends a welcome email with the department’s VIP number.
- Place orders - Cavalier Computers will place the order for your selected license and have it added to your console
- New licenses typically arrive within your Adobe Admin Console within 24 to 48 hours
- License delivery -Once the license is added to your console, you will be able to assign it to your user via their UVA email address
Adding Licenses
After your initial order, once your new Adobe VIP account is set up, you can add a new license(s) by placing your order directly on the Cavalier Computers webpage by CLICKING HERE. Please be aware that new license purchases will be prorated base on you annual renewal date.
You will need to renew your licenses annually; this can also be done via the Cavalier Computers webpage by CLICKING HERE.
Existing Adobe VIP Members:
Enter your VIP Account/Organization Name in the field labeled “If yes, enter your VIP Account/Organization Name.”
Do not enter your VIP number or Adobe account number.