Personal vs. Unit Purchase

Personal Purchase software is for personally-owned machines, not University-owned machines. Training offers listed in the Personal Purchase store are for individuals registering for courses that will not be paid for by Univesity funds. All purchases in the Personal Purchase store require a valid credit card for items that are not free.

Unit Purchase software is for University-owned machines. Training offers listed in the Unit Purchase store are for individuals registering for courses that will be paid for by University funds. All purchases in the Unit Purchase store require a Banner Account Number for items that are not free.

It's important to note, some Unit Purchase licenses do allow a second installation on a personal machine.

STUDENTS

WebStore Can Save You $$$ on Software

As U of I student, you are eligible to purchase software for Unit Purchase as well as your own Personal Purchase at unbeatable prices through University of Illinois WebStore.

WebStore can save you as much as 90% off retail prices and 50% off software upgrades. Some software, such as virus protection for Windows is available at no cost to you.

What is WebStore?

Since its launch in September 2001, University of Illinois WebStore has become the University’s primary online software distribution source, offering students over 150 software titles for purchase or download at the lowest possible price. Some software, including virus protection for Windows, is available at no cost to students.

Through site-licensed software negotiations and volume purchase contracts, University of Illinois WebStore saves Illinois students as much as 90 percent off retail prices and 50 percent off software upgrades. In Fiscal Year 2010, WebStore saved the University community over $14 million dollars - an average savings of $7 for every $1 of product sold.

Using a personal computer on campus?

When purchasing a new computer or outfitting a used one for use on campus, be sure to browse Personal Purchase offers for the lowest prices on software essential to your studies.

Placing an order is quick and easy at the secure website. All you need to purchase or download is your NetID/password and a valid credit card.


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