Phone: 616-331-2101
Fax: 616-331-2860
Computing and Technology Support
Helpdesk@gvsu.edu

207 Mackinac Hall
Allendale, MI 49401

Software for Students

Grand Valley State University students are now eligible to purchase a variety of software, including Microsoft® Office products, at discounted prices.  Both the The Ultimate Steal and Microsoft Select Agreement provide you with the opportunity to purchase a permanent license to Microsoft® Office software and more.  We encourage you to investigate and compare each program's terms of use, software options and prices to determine which opportunity fits your needs.

 

NOTE: Windows 7 is available for home purchase at a special low price for  a limited time only.  For more details, go to http://gvsu.onthehub.com.  It is also available at http://windows7.digitalriver.com, along with the Windows 7 Home Edition.  Please compare prices, download/media options, and features before choosing the program and web site that is best for you.

 

Microsoft Select Agreement

GVSU’s Microsoft Select Agreement allows students to purchase a permanent license to a variety of software at a discounted price, including Microsoft Office.  The software that is available to you through Microsoft Select Agreement includes:

  • Microsoft Office 2007 (Microsoft Office Enterprise discounted 50% through October 31, 2009)
  • Microsoft Expression Blend
  • Microsoft Office Visio 2007
  • Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007
  • Microsoft Office OneNote 2007
  • Microsoft Office Project 2007
  • Microsoft Math 3.0
  • Babylon 7
  • Minitab
  • Inspiration 8.0
  • Quark Express 8
  • SPSS Statistics 17 GradPack
  • Trend Micro AntiVirus plus Anti-Spyware 2009

To access GVSU’s Microsoft Select Agreement website:

  1.  Go to http://gvsu.onthehub.com
  2. Click on the “Students” tab
  3. Click “Microsoft” to browse Microsoft Software or “More Software” to browse other software options.

 

To register to purchase software through this website

  1. Click “Sign  in” at the top of the Web page
  2. Click “Register”
  3. Select “I have an institution issued email address” and click “Continue"
  4. Enter your GVSU student e-mail address and click “Continue"
  5. Enter in the appropriate information and click “Register”
  6. Follow Web site instructions to confirm your e-mail address

The Ultimate Steal

The Ultimate Steal is another website that allows students to purchase permanent licenses to Microsoft Office software at discounted prices. 

The following software is available through the Ultimate Steal:

  • Microsoft® Office Ultimate 2007
  • Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2007
  • Office Language Pack 2007
  • Windows Vista® Ultimate Upgrade

To access The Ultimate Steal website, go to http://theultimatesteal.com.

Purchase software using your GVSU-issued student e-mail address.

If you have any questions please contact the Help Desk at 331-2101 or by email at helpdesk@gvsu.edu
  Last Modified Date: November 18, 2009
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