Can departments teaching disciplines other than Technology sign up for this program?
No, only departments teaching technology disciplines are eligible for this program.
If students get software through MSDN AA, do they have unlimited usage of the software?
No, MSDN AA software is intended for use in academic pursuits of technology disciplines: schoolwork, research, academic projects, and so on are all acceptable uses.
Can students keep these tools after they graduate?
Yes, this license is perpetual and nontransferable. You don't have to uninstall the tools, but the stipulation of "academic use only" does not change.
In one class, students used MSDN AA tools to create a product that is so good they plan to sell it. Can products made with MSDN AA software be sold commercially?
Yes, the only stipulation is the purchase of commercial licenses for all tools used in the creation of a new product prior to selling the product in a commercial situation.
Do you offer support for students once they install the software on their computers?
We currently do not offer support for the software on student's personal computers. It is their responsibility to manage any issues that might arise when the software is installed on their machines. They may however contact Microsoft support for help.
I haven't received an email with my login information. What do I do?
If you haven't received your username and password, try the following:
- Your login credentials are sent to your Suffolk email address. If you forward your Suffolk email you must check the forwarding account.
- You can request your username and password be sent again by selecting the LOG IN link, then choosing "Forgot Password." You must enter your Suffolk email address.
- If you're positive you've been registered with the system, but get an error when typing in your username, it's likely that the Suffolk email address provided for registration was entered incorrectly. Contact the instructor and confirm that your email address is correct.
How can I obtain my forgotten password to download software?
You can request your username and password be sent again by selecting the LOG IN link, then choosing "Forgot Password." You must enter your Suffolk email address.