Software Discounts
Learners, faculty and staff can purchase discounted Microsoft and Adobe products (amongst others) from authorized resellers.
Adobe’s Educational site:
http://www.adobe.com/education/
Requirements for purchase in the Adobe Education Store:
You will be required to fax or email a valid copy of academic identification after your purchase is completed. Only after receipt and validation of your identification will your product be made available to you.
Apple has an Educational store:
http://canadaapp.apple.com/routing/index.php?lang=eng
For more information or to purchase by phone: 1-800-MY-APPLE
At the time of the purchase via the online store or by phone, you won't need any verification information. However, after you have placed your purchase, you may be contacted for further information. Make sure you have your Staff or Learner # on hand to get the deals. Staff can also send Apple a copy of their Pay statement and Learners can send a copy of a tuition receipt.
UVIC’s Computer Store:
http://cstore.uvic.ca/
For more information or to purchase by phone: 250-721-8321
Information about Eligibility Requirements
Please note that you will be required to show proof of registration such as a Learner or Staff ID card, or a letter of registration or pay statement.
Microsoft’s Education site:
http://www.microsoft.com/canada/government/education/default.mspx
For information on student purchases (and a list of places to purchase online):
http://www.microsoft.com/education/howtobuystudents.mspx
Check out their Ultimate Steal deal:
http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-ca/default.aspx
The Academic Superstore:
http://www.academicsuperstore.ca
Dell Canada Student Discount Program:
http://www.dell.com/ca