Operating Systems

Microsoft offers a variety of operating systems and server solutions to help meet cost, innovation and productivity challenges.  VCU is able to acquire an educational discount for students, faculty and staff on several of the Microsoft and Apple products. The software is available for purchase through the Journeyed.com, Apple and the Microsoft Academic Select Master Agreement.  You must provide proof that you are a student, faculty or staff member at VCU.

Personal Purchase [Students, Faculty & Staff]

Journeyed.com/select  -  A few Windows and Mac operating systems for computers and servers are available for purchase from JourneyEd at a discount.  Follow the steps listed below to access the VCU educational discount page:

• Go to  www.journeyed.com/select
• Step 1 - Select College
• Step 2 - Select Virginia
• Step 3 - Select Virginia Commonwealth University

Apple Store - Apple sells a few Mac operating systems in addition to Mac software at an educational discount. Follow the steps listed below to access the Educational discounts:

• Go to Apple Store Education - G2G Mobile at VCU
• Search for the desired application.

Departmental Purchase

Microsoft Products - Departments within the university may purchase Microsoft products under the Commonwealth of Virginia Microsoft Academic Select Master Agreement. The vendor is eVA authorized for the State of Virginia. The agreement and procurement details are listed under the webpage below: 

• Microsoft Academic Select Master Agreement [Departmental Purchase Only]
• Vendor Price List - Nov 09 [Excel Spreadsheet] - Review worksheet tabs for product options.

Mac Products - The Apple Store offers a few Mac operating system in addition to Mac software at an educational discount. Follow the steps listed below to access the Educational discounts:

• Go to Apple Store Education - G2G Mobile at VCU
• Search for the desired application.

This page was updated on Tuesday, November 03, 2009