The Microsoft Campus Agreement is a non-perpetual, annual license that is based on the number of faculty, students, and staff who are currently enrolled or employed at the University of Chicago. It allows eligible users to install and use the software during the agreement's licensed contract period which runs from July 1 through June 30 each fiscal year. At the end of the license agreement, the University can renew it. At the point the University decides not to renew, all users will have to uninstall the software and discontinue use.
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Eligible faculty, staff, and students can download a free copy of Microsoft 365 from the Microsoft 365 portal. Your CNetID and password are required.
Eligible students can obtain the latest Windows upgrade from OnTheHub.
Eligible University and Medical Center faculty and staff can access the Windows upgrade for their work computer and devices from UChicago Box.
Yes, the Microsoft Campus Agreement is a non-perpetual, annual site license that is based on the number of faculty, students, and staff who are currently enrolled or employed at the University of Chicago. Eligible users can install and use the software while enrolled at or employed by the University. If the agreement is not renewed by the University, access to the software must be discontinued and uninstalled.
No, you will not own the software, the University owns it. However, you'll maintain the right to use the software as long as you're a current faculty member, student, or staff member.
Because you won't own the software, you will not have a personal copy of instructional CDs or manuals, and you will not have access to Microsoft's phone support. However, you can always utilize whatever online resources Microsoft provides as well as their for-pay offerings.
IT Services is your technology partner with the expertise to help you set up and run these applications. You can contact IT Services or visit the TechBar in the Regenstein Library.
No, only the most current versions are available.
No, the Microsoft Campus Agreement does not include database software for Macs. Microsoft's main database product is Microsoft Access, which is currently only available for Windows. You can download Microsoft Access for Windows from the Microsoft 365 portal.
No, you are not permitted to share your copies of Microsoft software. Each license seat has a limited number of installations per license. In accordance with the Microsoft End-User License Agreement, you may install Microsoft 365 on five devices.
Each Microsoft application has its own Microsoft Campus Agreement, which impacts how many installations are available to you. If you are a student, you are permitted to install one instance on your personal computer. If you are University or Medical Center faculty and staff, you may install Microsoft 365 on your work computer, smartphone, or other work-related devices. Note: When Microsoft 365 is installed on a secondary computer, both installations can only be used for school or work-related purposes.