Software Licensing Programs

Information Technology participates in various software licensing programs on behalf of UW departments, faculty and staff.

Microsoft Campus Agreement 3.0

The University of Wyoming subscribes to Microsoft's Campus Agreement 3.0. Under the agreement, institutionally owned computers - desktops and laptops - are eligible to run the latest versions of Office Professional® for Windows PCs and for the Macintosh. Upgrades to the Windows operating systems are also included.

All computers owned by UW, including student lab systems, are eligible to update core software under this agreement. These specific Microsoft software applications and updates are free of charge to departments. Systems belonging to enrolled students are covered under UW’s Campus Agreement for Students and offered through the WyoWare program.

Software for Home Program - UW faculty and staff can use Microsoft Office and Windows XP Pro at home for campus-related work.

Cooperating agencies will need to make arrangements through our Academic Select License 6.0 Program to gain access to these resources. 

Downgrade rights grant the right to use prior versions of Microsoft® software. Customers who acquire licenses through Microsoft Campus and Select agreements qualify for downgrade rights. Information Technology may not always have the media you need for older versions of applications or systems. It is the responsibility of the user to find appropriate installation CDs.

Adobe/Macromedia CLP License Program

The University of Wyoming is a member of Adobe’s Open Options Contractual Licensing Program (“CLP”), effective December 22, 2004. As a member, UW is able to secure volume pricing on various Adobe and Macromedia software products. This significantly reduces the costs incurred by UW departments and colleges.

All University of Wyoming departments are eligible to purchase licenses through the CLP. Cooperating Agencies such as state and federal agencies do not qualify under this program.

Additional software agreements

Other software licensing programs include Microsoft's Select License Program; agreements with SAS and PASW/SPSS software vendors; and a licensing agreement with Hummingbird (Exceed software). Please check these pages often for prices and products. They are subject to change without notice.

Central Software Distribution Service Agreement (6/14/04) (www.uwyo.edu/itsecuredocs/itsa/csdlms.htm)
In order for a software distribution point to be placed on an IT central server, this agreement must be signed by the head of the requesting department, and all requested information must be provided.