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Windows 10 for Education Now Available to Students at No Cost

 

Things to Know

  • If you are not sure what version, you are running you can get assistance here.
  • If you are not sure your computer will support Windows 10 software, Microsoft provides information on computer specifications and system requirements here.
 

Technical Assistance and Questions

If you have any questions about your device please contact the 24/7 IT Support Center at (520) 626-TECH (8324).

Accessing UA Office 365

Student licenses covered under the Microsoft® Campus Agreement (MCA) enables UA students subscription to Office 365 Education (Microsoft software in the cloud) plan. This plan allows you to install Office on up to 5 PCs or Macs and on other mobile devices, including Android, iPad®, and Windows tablets.

To log in to your UA Office 365 account, you will need:

Instructions to log in:

  • Go to login.microsoftonline.com
  • Enter your NETID@email.arizona.edu address and click Sign In.
  • At the UA-branded login screen, enter your NetID and password.
  • Use your NetID+ method to authenticate your login.
  • You will then be logged in to your Office 365 account.

After logging in, see Install Office 2019 on the upper right of your screen to download all Office software, or choose Other Installs to download individual Office programs, Skype for Business, or mobile apps. More information is available at https://support.office.com/ and at https://it.arizona.edu/service/microsoft-office-365
 

Student Use Rights. The Microsoft® Volume Licensing Product Use Rights (PUR) provide details regarding current use rights for specific Microsoft products acquired through Volume Licensing programs. For a copy of the current PUR, visit www.microsoft.com/licensing/about-licensing/product-licensing.aspx.

UA students may use the license as long as they are enrolled in classes at UA. Student eligibility may be re-verified at any time. At expiration, the Office applications enter a reduced-functionality mode, which means documents can be viewed but it isn't possible to edit or create new documents. In addition, online services associated with the school email address, for example Office Online and OneDrive, will no longer work. For Staff & Faculty Software Licensing, Click Here.
 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Having trouble? The UITS 24/7 team is ready to help. Chat online or call (520) 626-TECH (8324).

How long can I use this plan for? If you are eligible, you can use the plan until you graduate or are no longer enrolled at The University of Arizona. Student eligibility may be re-verified at any time. At expiration, the Office applications enter a reduced-functionality mode, which means documents can be viewed but it isn't possible to edit or create new documents. In addition, online services associated with the school email address, for example Office Online and OneDrive, will no longer work. 

Can I share the plan with others? Office 365 Education for Students is licensed for use only by the eligible student at The University of Arizona.

What are the system requirements for Microsoft Office 365 Education? Visit here: https://products.office.com/en-us/office-system-requirements Look under Office 365 plans for business, education, and government.
 

Free Adobe For Students, Faculty & Staff

 

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC for Mac and Windows is available for students, faculty and staff download on University owned equipment from the software license web site.

The University of Arizona has signed an enterprise license with Adobe for multiple products available to students, faculty, staff, and on University-owned machines. Products included are:

  • Creative Cloud—a software platform that allows users to design, share and publish content across all media and devices. Acrobat Pro is included within this license.
  • Document Cloud with Adobe Sign—a digital document communications platform that streamlines, tracks and automates digital documents and workflows. Use existing documents to create digital forms or build them online.
  • Adobe Experience Manager Assets—a digital asset management (DAM) solution to give UA faculty and staff the ability to access, share, and collaborate on academic and marketing digital assets internally, and managed distribution (free or paid) of digital assets externally. The AEM—Assets implementation planning process will begin in January 2016 as a separate project.
  • Included in the download and on the website are installation instructions.

This campus license will generate savings for departments of monies budgeted for Adobe software, and is primarily funded by Student Affairs and the Office of the CIO.

If you have questions about the Adobe software implementation, please feel free to contact adobe-support@list.arizona.edu.