Microsoft Academic Select 6.4 License Program

The University of Wyoming is a participating member of the Microsoft Academic Select License Program. As a member, UW is able to secure volume pricing on various Microsoft products. This significantly reduces the costs incurred by UW departments and colleges. The current program is effective August 1st, 2009 through July 31, 2012.

Microsoft Volume Licensing Categories

• Standard – new stand alone single license only. No upgrades included over term of agreement.
• License & Software Assurance (new bundle) – "buy current and keep current" at no additional cost for upgrades until July 31, 2012.

For more information go to the Category Details web page.
http://www.uwyo.edu/infotech/services/sales/software/selectdetails.htm

Users should analyze their needs, and then carefully compare the options and associated prices.

Eligibility

In the past, some UW affiliated state and federal agencies purchased licenses through UW's Select Agreement with Microsoft. Please be advised that many state and federal agencies may not be eligible to receive Academic Select licenses. When an agency requests new or upgraded licenses, an eligibility review will have to be made. If upon review it's determined that the requesting department is not eligible then UW will not be allowed to provide the requested product. Departments will be directed to the requesting agency's procurement department.

More information resides on the Microsoft Educational Licensing Web page.
http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=eligible

Note: All software and licenses obtained through the Select Agreement remain the property of UW. Payment can be sent to the IT Front Desk, Information Technology Center.

Ordering

To place an order online go to the IT Software site and follow the instructions. Or, use the Select price list on the IT Software site to fill out an IDR with the appropriate ordering information. IDRs should be made out to Information Technology, and must include the full name and user name of the person who will be using the software. Also, list all software license item names and part numbers on the IDR.

• Selected software can be obtained via the network once an IDR is received at the IT Front Desk in the lobby of the Information Technology Center.

Current supported Microsoft operating systems include Windows XP Professional and Windows Vista Enterprise. Windows operating system upgrades are available through a different licensing program. Please call 766-3686 for current information, eligibility, and pricing.

Downgrade Rights for Microsoft Products

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.

Prices are subject to change without notice. Products listed in the Select Tables are subject to availability and may change without notice. Prices listed in the Select Tables are for the cost of the license (the right to use the software) only. There is an additional charge for CDs, beginning at $32.40. Call 766-3686 for current CD prices. For any questions regarding the product descriptions and Select pre-purchase consulting, please contact Chad Adams at 800-751-5706 extension 7251, or Melissa Mitchell at extension 7252.