NU Microsoft Campus Agreement Program

Northwest University Information Services is pleased to announce the Northwest University Microsoft Campus Agreement Program for Microsoft Software. All current Northwest University students, faculty and staff are covered under this annual subscription-based license agreement, which provides for the right-to-use licensing of Microsoft Windows Operating System, and Microsoft Office software products. The Microsoft Campus Agreement covers all University-owned computers as well as personal computers owned by current Northwest University students.

This is truly a wonderful opportunity for current Northwest University faculty, staff and students to take advantage of having access to the latest-and-greatest of Microsoft software products! Graduating students are given a perpetual license to the then current version of the software upon graduation from Northwest University. Students leaving Northwest University by means other than graduation must remove the software or purchase a buy-out license for perpetual use.

Please note that there are very specific and binding license requirements in effect between Northwest University and the Microsoft Corporation. Participation in the program demands that the user follow these licensing requirements in their entirety. Requirements are set forth in the User Agreement segment of the installation process. Users are strongly encouraged to review these requirements carefully before installing software, as both the individual and Northwest University are responsible to comply with licensing requirements.

Media Availability

Official Microsoft CDs for software are available for purchase at the University Bookstore during normal business hours. The current version of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office are available for purchase. (Microsoft Office is availabe in either the Mac or PC version)

Purchased media comes with the Microsoft Registration Wizard. The wizard will require the computer be connected to an Internet connection and to register with Microsoft at the time of installation. Other licensing requirements apply and it is the responsibility of the user to ensure compliance with Microsoft's licensing terms.

System Requirements

Below is the minimal system requirements used at Northwest University. Your situation may vary, but consider these as a guideline for the minimal system requirements you will need to use Northwest University services and the Microsoft software available through our campus agreement.

Hardware Requirements:

  • Processor: 500 MHz
  • Memory: 256 MB
  • Hard Drive Space: 10GB
  • Screen Resolution: 800x600 or higher
  • Internet Connection: 56 Kbps

Software Requirements:

  • E-mail Access (MS Outlook preferred)
  • Internet Explorer 7 or later
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.05 or later
  • Microsoft Office 2007 (Provided by NU)
  • Symantec Antivirus Software (Provided by NU)

Information Services offers computer upgrades at an hourly rate plus parts. They can be reached at -- or 425.889.5310 for more information.

If you have any questions, send an e-mail to --.