Transferring CS4 Student License to a New Computer?

I purchased a student license for CS4 Design Standard (Mac) in 2008. I recently got a new computer and want to transfer that license from my old computer to the new one (I have since graduated). Is it possible to do this, and if so, how?

You do not need/want to transfer.  Just install it like you did originally.  If you need a download link try the following one:
CS4 - http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/cs4-product-downloads.html
You are allowed to have two activated installations, so if you would like to retain a backup installation you can keep it on the old machine.  If you would rather disable/remove it from the old machine then you should be sure to deactivate it first (open any program and choose Help -> Deactivate)

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