Microsoft Transactional Licensing Program

Academic Volume Licensing programs put Microsoft software in the hands of educators and students so they can interact, collaborate, and learn.

Microsoft offers subscription and transactional licensing options for education customers. Subscription licensing gives you rights to use the products you license—plus covered upgrades and downgrades—over a one-year or three-year license period. Students can use selected products on personally owned computers or on institution-owned computers checked out to them.

In transactional licensing programs, you purchase the software licenses—giving your organization rights to the software after the licensing term ends.

The Academic Volume Licensing program that is best for you depends on the size and type of your institution and how you want to acquire Microsoft licenses

.Open License for Academic

An easy, cost-effective way for educational institutions with as few as five computers to license Microsoft software. You simply order the number of licenses you need through an Authorized Education Reseller. Software Assurance and physical installation media are available for additional fees.

Select License for Academic

A transactional program ideal for organizations with mixed software requirements and the ability to forecast license needs over a three-year period. Recommended for Midsize educational institutions.

Select Plus for Academic

Acquire software licenses and services by department or affiliate while realizing volume purchasing advantages as one organization. The agreement never expires and has an optional 36 months of Software Assurance. Recommended for Midsize and large educational institutions.