What is MSDNAA?
Do I qualify?
I qualify, what next?
Now what?
What software is available?
How do I get the software?
What about product keys?
How long can I keep the software disks?
Do I still have to sign the MSDNAA agreement form?
What if I have additional questions?
What is MSDNAA?
The MSDN Academic Alliance is an agreement between the CCC Computer Science Department and Microsoft® to allow students who are enrolled in Computer Science department classes check-out specific software for home use.
Do I qualify?
To qualify, you must be currently enrolled in at least one class offered by the Computer Science department.
-OR-
Your declared major must be an associate or certificate program offered by the Computer Science department
-OR-
Your declared major must be the Computer Science transfer program.
I qualify, what next?
Contact Marcia Casey, MSDNAA Administrator, by email (marciac@clackamas.edu) to have your account created.
Include your name and student ID #. The username of your account will be your CCC Student ID # and your password will be set up with your last name.
You will be notified by return e-mail when this process is completed. The turn around time will be less than 24 hours.
Now what?
Go to the ELMS e-academy web site. ELMS is the company hired by Microsoft® to manage this program. At this site you will activate your account by completing your MSDN profile under software. This is a good time to change your password.
What software is available?
There is a large selection of Platforms, Servers and Developer Tools. On a more limited basis, there are some Applications. (Microsoft® Office, Word or Excel® are not available.) Once you click on the Software icon, you will be able to search by software title or view a drop-down list of available titles.
How do I get the software?
Once you have decided on a particular software, select the Get IT! button. This will reserve a copy of the software at the front desk in the Streeter Lab.
You will be told if it is available for immediate pick-up or if you have been placed on a waiting list.
If the disks are available for immediate pick-up, your software will be on reserve for two days. If you are on the wait list, you will be notified via e-mail when you copy is available.
What about product keys?
Your product key will be printed on the reservation form that is generated. Be sure to print out a copy of this. It will also be stored in your profile.
How long can I keep the software disks?
You may keep it for 4 days. Then it must be returned to the check-out station in Streeter Lab.
Do I still have to sign the MSDNAA agreement form?
We will not be keeping agreement forms on file in the lab. As you reserve software, you will be asked to electronically accept the agreement.
What if I have additional questions?
Please contact Marcia Casey with additional questions.
