Microsoft Select Plus Price List

SYSTEM SOFTWARE


Microsoft system products purchased through this program can be made by University of Hawaii Departments and must be for UH related use only.

The table below provides the price per license, which is the legal right to use the software. For all operating system licenses, (1) Windows License is valid for (1) device only. The installation software will be made available by download (ISO/zip file) or by loan USB. Trial versions of the software retrieved elsewhere may not work under this licensing program.

WARNING: The Windows Operating System (OS) licenses under this program are UPGRADE versions only. It is not a full Windows OS for custom built or unlicensed computers. These upgrade licenses are strictly for systems pre-installed with a qualifying OS, such as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) License. (NOTE: OEM Licenses are "tied" to the original device and can not be transferred to another device.) The purchase and use of any Windows Upgrade License under this program without a legal, qualifying OS will be in violation of the Microsoft License Agreement for UH. For clarification, please review the Windows desktop operating system license requirements Volume License brief.

Software Assurance (SA):

SA is an additional "maintenance" fee, providing the rights to any new versions of the product released during the valid SA period. It also provides the option of installing Windows Pro or Windows Education on a Windows or Mac computer. SA is valid between 25 to 36 months depending on when in the year this is purchased. Orders with SA processed from now until 10/31/2025 will be valid until November 30, 2027. License holders will be contacted prior to the expiration date with the option to renew their SA for an additional 36 months. If SA is not renewed, the coverage will expire. You are required to revert the PC back to its original licensed OS or the Windows OS must be removed from the Mac.

Windows on a Mac

To install the Windows OS on a Mac, you must purchase the Windows Education License w/SA with the use of Apple's Bootcamp or a 3rd party product (Parallels, VMware, etc.). You have the option to install Windows Pro or Windows Education version. SA must be renewed after the initial SA period in order to continue the use of the Windows OS on your Mac. If SA is not renewed, the coverage will expire. You will be required to remove the Windows OS from your Mac.

Downgrade Option

Downgrading provides you with the right to use a prior version of a product that you are purchasing. When you are ready to move up to the newer version, you can automatically upgrade your license to the version that was originally purchased. For example, the Windows 11 license can be downgraded to Windows 10 if you prefer to use this version instead. Please note that Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025.

EXAMPLE:
Item #1:

 Windows 11 Pro Upgrade License
(Downgrade to: Windows 10 Pro)

NOTE: ITS can not guarantee that an older OS can be installed on newly purchased computers, or a newer OS on an older computer (missing drivers, compatibility, etc.).

Prices are subject to change without notice. If you are interested in a product not on this list, please call (808) 956-5783 for availability and pricing.

Part Number License Item Price
For Windows OS For Mac OSX
MSSWIN11P Windows 11 Pro Upgrade License
*downgradable to: Windows 10
 $56.00 N/A
MSSWINLSA Windows 11 Education1 Upgrade License & SA
(entitles you to either Win 11 Pro or Edu)
 *downgradable to: Windows 10 Pro or Edu
 $100.00 $100.00 2
1 Windows Education is has the same functionalities as Windows Enterprise; the name is different as this is used in an academic setting.
2 SA coverage must be kept current in order to continue the use of the Windows OS on a Mac.

Additional Resources:

If there are any questions regarding this program, please call the ITS Site License Office at (808) 956-2404 or send email to sladmin@hawaii.edu.