SketchUp for Schools FAQ
General Questions
What is SketchUp for Schools?
SketchUp for Schools is a free, web-based 3D modeling app available to primary and secondary schools through the Google and Microsoft Education platforms. The SketchUp for Schools app is compatible with Chromebooks and other web enabled devices and features a built-in curriculum to help both students and teachers confidently improve their 3D modeling skills.
Who can use SketchUp for Schools?
Sketchup for Schools is free for any primary or secondary school (K-12) enrolled with Google or Microsoft for Education.
What is the difference between SketchUp for Schools, SketchUp for Higher Education, and other SketchUp offerings?
SketchUp for Schools is a web-based platform designed for use in primary and secondary schools and is free to those institutions. See the table below for a comparison between SketchUp for Schools and other SketchUp offerings:
| Sketchup for Schools | SketchUp for Higher Education | SketchUp Free | SketchUp Go | SketchUp Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Web-Based | SketchUp for Web, SketchUp for Desktop, SketchUp for iPad | SketchUp for Web | SketchUp for Web, SketchUp for iPad | SketchUp for Desktop, SketchUp for Web, SketchUp for iPad |
| Pricing | Free | Discounts available | Free | Monthly or Annual Subscription | Monthly or Annual Subscription |
| Login | Google or Microsoft | Trimble ID | Trimble ID | Trimble ID | Trimble ID |
| Learning Content | In-app lesson plans and videos, SketchUp Help Center, YouTube, and Campus | SketchUp Help Center, YouTube, and Campus | SketchUp Help Center, YouTube, and Campus | SketchUp Help Center, YouTube, and Campus | SketchUp Help Center, YouTube, and Campus |
| COPPA Compliant | Yes | No | No | No | No |
My school requires that users are identified according to an over/under 18 age restriction. Is SketchUp for Schools appropriate for users under 18 years of age?
Yes. SketchUp for Schools is designed for primary and secondary (K-12) students and teachers, and is COPPA compliant.
Can a teacher accept application permissions on behalf of a student?
Application permissions can only be granted by the domain administrator.
Google for Education
How can my organization set up SketchUp for Schools in G-Suite?
Your Google Administrator can get everything set up. See Setting Up as an Administrator for more information.
How do I find my Google Administrator?
Contact your organization’s IT department and ask who manages Google access.
Microsoft for Education
How can my organization set up SketchUp for Schools in Microsoft for Education?
Your Microsoft Education administrator can set everything up for you. See Setting Up as an Administrator for more information.
How do I find my Microsoft Administrator?
Contact your organization’s IT department and ask who manages Microsoft access.
Data Privacy
Does Sketchup for Schools comply with COPPA and other US federal student privacy regulations?
Yes, SketchUp for Schools is COPPA compliant and does not store any personally identifiable information (PII) and does not transmit any user data to third party applications.
Does Sketchup for Schools comply with GDPR requirements?
SketchUp for Schools does not store any Personally Identifiable Information (PII). For more information see Legal Statements.
Do I need a Data Privacy Agreement to use SketchUp for Schools?
SketchUp is dedicated to transparency with regards to how we keep customer data private and secure. For more details see Legal Statements.
Why does SketchUp for Schools ask for permission to access my Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive account?
In order to save and retrieve the project files that you have created, SketchUp for Schools requires permission to access your Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive account. SketchUp for Schools will not open, modify or delete files in Google Drive or OneDrive without user input.
