Frequently Asked Questions
What is Campus Agreement Subscription?
Campus Agreement Subscription from Microsoft is a licensing program specially created to address the unique needs of higher education institutions. Campus Agreement lets you bring your campus technology up to speed without breaking your budget. It is a simple, easy way to make needed software available to faculty, staff and, in this case, students.
Can you explain how the program works?
With Campus Agreement - Student Option, UWG can license students for use of a selection of products on their personally owned computers. At end of the agreement, UWG can renew the license agreement, cancel out of the annual subscription model through the Buy-out Option or require removal of the software from student machines.
What products are available in the current Campus Agreement Subscription for UWG Students?
Campus Agreement allows you to choose any of the products listed here.
Is there an easy way to determine if my PC can handle the Windows XP Upgrade?
Microsoft currently has a small application to help you determine if your XP system is ready for Vista. For more information and to download the application, visit http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/
upgradeadvisor.mspx?wt_svl=20409a&mg_id=20409b
Also, the site below provides a free "Vista Readiness" test. The test provides very detailed information regarding how Vista will perform on your current system. You must have Internet Explorer 5 or higher to run the test. You may be prompted to install and run "PC Pitstop Utility" depending on your security settings. Although we do not endorse www.pcpitstop.com since it is not part of the UWG campus website, we have experienced NO problems as a result of using this utility. Further details are available about the test by clicking "More about the test".
Vista Readiness Test - http://www.pcpitstop.com/vistaready/default.asp
Can I Get More Than One Software Product?
You may obtain one of each TYPE of software. For example, you may obtain an operating system and an office suite, if offered. You may NOT however, obtain two versions of the same type. For example, you may not obtain BOTH Office 2007 Professional and Office 2004 Professional for Mac.
How long is the subscription term?
The standard term is 12 months.
How does Student Option work?
Institutions that subscribe to Campus Agreement may also choose to license their students. With this option, students are licensed to use a selection of products on a personally-owned computer or an institution-owned computer designated for an individual student's exclusive use (i.e. a laptop checked out to a student for the school year.)
What does the Campus Agreement cost for students?
Currently all associated costs are covered by your Technology Fees.
What happens when students graduate? Can they legally keep the software on their personal machines?
Yes. As long as UWG has an active Campus Agreement with Student Option in place, students will legally own the software when they graduate. With the exception of graduating students covered under an active Campus Agreement, student licenses expire at the end of the subscription term. Campus Agreement software MUST be removed at the end of the subscription term if the Campus Agreement is not renewed.
Example: A university Campus Agreement begins on August 1, 2001. In January 2002, one hundred students graduate. These students are legally licensed to keep the software on their personal machines when they graduate. If the university decides not to renew its Campus Agreement Student Option on August 1, 2002, all remaining students must remove the software from their machines. If the university has not renewed the Agreement and students graduate after August 1, 2002, they do not legally own the software license(s) and must remove it from their machines.
*Graduating Students are required to obtain a Student License Confirmation upon graduation. This confirmation may be obtained through Student Information Technology Services (SITS) located in Room 122, Cobb Hall.
Can I use this agreement to install Windows on a machine that does not currently have an operating system?
No. You must have a fully licensed version of Windows already installed on the machine in order to install the upgrade licensed through Campus Agreement. The operating system offered is an upgrade, not a new installation.
Is technical support included with Campus Agreement?
Your Campus Agreement does not include technical support from Microsoft. However, Student Information Technology Services (SITS) does provide basic technical assistance to all UWG students.
