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Microsoft Office 2007 Available!

Microsoft Office 2007 is installed on the ITS-managed computers in the Information Commons and the Registrar-scheduled Smart Classrooms.  Office 2007 features a redesigned interface and new file formats among other changes.  Due to these changes, ITS encourages the University community to attend a training session to obtain an overview of the changes from previous versions.  Please also read the documentation that has been collected and provided online.  Reviewing this documentation will help ensure a smoother transition to using this new software.

MS Office 2007 Documentation and Training Schedule

Employees: Contact your Technology Coordinator to request installation of MS Office 2007 on your university-owned computer.

Faculty and Students using Blackboard Learning System:   Due to differences in Office 2007 and its predecessors, you should familiarize yourself with the new file formats.  You will want to be sure you will successfully share MS Office 2007 files with the other participants in your course.

How to obtain a 'work at home' license for personal use: 

  • SUNY Academic Software offers special pricing on MS Office 2007 for SUNY students and employees.  Go to the UBMicro online store for more information.
  • Microsoft Office Discount for Students - The Ultimate Steal