Northern Illinois University

Information Technology Services

Microsoft Campus Agreement

The Microsoft Campus Agreement allows you to keep your computer software up to date without breaking your budget. The annual licensing program is specifically created to address the unique needs of higher education institutions and is especially beneficial for departments with computer labs or faculty who work at home.  The cost for the twelve-month Campus Agreement is $53.00 per FTE.  The software included follows:

  • Microsoft Office Standard/Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Office Macintosh Edition
  • Microsoft Windows® Upgrades
  • Microsoft Core Client Access License (CAL):
    • Exchange Server CAL
    • SharePoint Portal Server CAL
    • Systems Management Server CAL
    • Windows Server CAL

The above products may be installed on an FTE’s home computer for academic use pursuant to the terms of the home use documentation.  Other products may be added for an additional price.  For more information, contact us at 815-753-8100.