Software Licenses for Students
- Service available to: Students
- Themes: Software and Hardware
- Service Category: End-Point Computing
- Service Areas: Enterprise Licensing
Description of Service
This service provides students with access to certain software that the university has licensed for their use. This includes the Microsoft Advantage program that allows students in all colleges at the university to download and install the latest Microsoft Office software on up to five computers at no cost. This program provides:
- Full versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other titles.
- Software for both Windows and Macintosh computers.
- Access to enhanced Microsoft Office Mobile apps on their mobile devices (Android and iOS).
This service also facilitates licensing for specialized software, such as NVivo, that is needed by a particular discipline or college.
Access
To download the Microsoft software, visit the Microsoft Advantage channel in the Personal section of PAWS.
Students interested in obtaining an NVivo license should contact IT Requisitions to place an order or get more information.
For assistance with software licenses for students, contact IT Support Services:
- Submit an Online Ticket
- Phone: Internal: 2222 or External: 306-966-2222 or 1-800-966-4817 Toll Free in Canada
- Email: itsupport@usask.ca
Availability of Support
Core Hours: 8:00 am–5:00 pm Monday to Friday
After Hours: N/A
Service Standards
- Service levels and support commitments are outlined in the ICT Core Services Service Level Agreement.
Service Exclusions, Limitations, and Restrictions
- This software is available for use as long as individuals are a USask student. When no longer a student, individuals will need to purchase an Office license or subscription to continue to use the software.
Service Charges
- There are no charges associated with the software licences for students service.
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