How to Acquire Software through Academic Open
Updated: March 29, 2004
Educational institutions of any size can acquire software licenses and media through the Microsoft Academic Open License program from any Authorized Education Reseller (AER).
Initial order
In order to initiate an Academic Open agreement, there is a minimum acquisition requirement of five licenses. This may include licenses for any combination of products. An authorization number is assigned by Microsoft when you initiate a new Open License agreement (or initial order). The Open License authorization number allows us to track certain information, such as the expiration date of the 24-month term. The authorization number is used for reorders, affiliate purchasing and license tracking.
Reorders
Reorders may be placed under your authorization number throughout the 24-month term. There is no minimum for reorders, so you can submit orders for as few as one license and receive the volume discounted price established by your Academic Open agreement.
Contract Term | Two year term begins with each new order on a new authorization number | Two year term begins with initial order only |
On-line (eOpen) tracking | Set up a new logon to view licenses online | Return to eOpen using current logon to view additional licenses purchases |
Parent/Subsidiary & Affiliate relationship | Parent or other related entity must place initial order to set price level | Parent or affiliate may use same authorization number for reorders |
Minimum Order Quantities | 5 licenses | 1 license |
Software Assurance | Customer has full two year coverage from initial order | Customer length of coverage expires at the end of the authorization number started with the initial order |
Contact an Authorized Education Reseller (AER) today to take advantage of Microsoft Academic Open License.
