Microsoft software

Microsoft software not included in Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise can be purchased for UC-owned systems under educational discount programs. You can order Visio, Project, Windows OS, SQL, and other server software & services under our campus agreement.

  • Faculty, staff
  • UCSC pricing available for individual and/or group licenses
  • Microsoft is available through an agreement managed by the University of California Office of the President
  • Annual Microsoft orders are placed in the Spring. Units are invited to order additional, individual Microsoft software licenses at this time but may place orders throughout the year. All Microsoft orders are co-termed to the June 30 annual license renewal date date
  • Personal use is allowed
  • Not approved for Protection Level 3 (P3) and Protection Level 4 (P4) data
  • Windows
  • Online use. No installation required
  • ITS does not provide support for using this software. Support provided directly from Microsoft
  • Learn more about Microsoft Software in the ITS Knowledge Base

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Last modified: May 14, 2025