About Windows 10 and 11 Education
Eligibility
Students
Windows 10 and 11 Education is available for all UA students. Windows 10 is a computer operating system produced by Microsoft. Windows 10 is for PC machines or Macs running parallel systems. Learn more about Windows on Microsoft’s website.
How to Obtain Windows 10 and 11 Education
To obtain Windows 10 and 11 Education, students can visit the University’s webstore. Students can enter their myBama credentials, then add Windows 10 to their cart for free.
ELIGIBILITY AND COST
This software is available to students and faculty which includes students taking STEM courses or conducting non-commercial research as well as faculty members teaching STEM courses or conducting non-commercial research.
- Program software may only be installed in lab environments where the lab is primarily used for instructional or research uses.
- Program software installed in shared lab environments can be used across different courses offered by different faculty members.
LICENSING INFORMATION
This software is licensed for use on both personal and University-owned machines and devices.
Licenses acquired through the VMware Academic Program are for instructional, non-commercial research and personal use only. Software cannot be used for purposes associated with operating the University, such as administrative or infrastructure purposes (i.e. those purpose not intended as instructional or research).
vSphere licenses provided under this program may not be used for desktop virtualization. Students receiving licenses through a qualifying course or research project may use the licenses after the course or project is concluded. Licenses are 365-day evaluation licenses that require a one-time, annual download.