Eligibility
| CU Affiliation | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Alumni | |
| Emeritus Faculty | |
| Faculty & Staff | |
| Persons of Interest (POIs) | Types C, D |
| Retirees | |
| Students | |
| Campus | Boulder |
Conditions
The software can be used for:
- Academic teaching & learning
- Academic research
- Administrative (university business)
The software can't be used for:
- Commercial purposes (for profit)
- Non-academic research
Where it can be installed
- University-owned computers
- Student-owned devices
Where it can't be installed
- Faculty & staff's personally owned computers (see Documentation below for options)
Other Conditions
The Microsoft Campus Agreement includes upgrade rights to Windows Pro or Windows Enterprise when a full Qualifying Operating System license is purchased with the computer.
- Windows 7
- Windows 8/8.1
- Windows 10/11 Enterprise, Pro, Education, Home
Cost
Microsoft Windows is a free upgrade when the above conditions are met.
How to get it
University-owned computers
- If your computer is managed by Dedicated Desktop Support (DDS) or another IT provider, consult with your managed support provider
- If your computer is not managed, download Microsoft Windows
Student-owned computers
- Visit the Microsoft Education Software website.
- Sign in using your CU Boulder email address (IdentiKey@colorado.edu) and password.
- Select Microsoft Windows 10 or Windows 11 from the product list.
- If you don't see Windows 10 or Windows 11, you will need to register your account by following the Student Verification process.
Support
If you need assistance downloading or accessing software, please contact the IT Service Center at oithelp@colorado.edu or 303-735-4357.
Documentation
For personally owned computers, visit the Microsoft website to learn how to get Windows 11 for personal use.
