Microsoft Software Through GovConnection

The University of Massachusetts offers discounts on Microsoft software through GovConnection. This program is administered by the UMass Amherst Office of Information Technologies (OIT) and is available to students, faculty, and staff at all UMass campuses.

Microsoft Software for Personal Use (Students, Faculty & Staff)

Students, faculty, and staff can purchase discounted software for personal use through GovConnection, a software retailer and distributor. Members of the University community on all UMass campuses can participate.

Note: Faculty and staff can purchase one personal copy of Microsoft Office through Microsoft Campus Agreement at a greater discount. Additional copies can be purchased through GovConnection. 

Software offered through this program includes Microsoft Office 365 University for Windows & Mac OS X.

Microsoft Software for Official Institutional Use (Departments, Faculty & Staff)

Departments, faculty or staff from all UMass campuses who wish to purchase Microsoft software for official institutional use can also order through GovConnection. 

Licenses & CDs

Licenses and CDs are sold separately.

• Order one or more licenses if your department already has a CD-ROM containing the software, but you need more license keys to use it legally on additional computers.
• Order a CD if you do not have the CD for a piece of software and already own, or are purchasing, a software license key.

How to Order

When ordering for the first time, you must create a GovConnection account. While creating your account, you will be asked to provide a valid UMass email address and a photo copy of your UMass ID as proof that you are a member of the UMass community.

• Personal purchases: Students, faculty, and staff can purchase software for personal use at www.govconnection.com/umasspersonal/
• Official Institutional Use: Faculty and staff can purchase software for official institutional use at: www.govconnection.com/umass/

  Note: If you purchase software for official University use with a Procard, you are also allowed to install one copy of the software on your personal computer. You do not need to purchase multiple copies.

GovConnection Representatives

For questions about ordering Microsoft Select software, please contact:

Kris Woodington
1-800-800-0019 Ext. 75548
kwoodington@govconnection.com

For general questions about the GovConnection program at UMass, please contact the OIT Help Center (545-9400).