Under Northwood University’s Microsoft agreement, active students are eligible for one free copy of Windows 11 Education for use on their personally-owned devices. This is a full license that remains valid even after graduation. Windows 11 is compatible with PCs and even Macs running parallel systems. For more information, visit Microsoft’s website.
- Go to https://aka.ms/devtoolsforteaching
- Click the Sign In button
- Sign in using your Northwood University credentials
- If this is your first time using Azure Dev Tools, complete the student verification process when prompted
- After verification, you’ll be directed to the Azure for Education portal
- In the left-hand menu, go to Learning Resources
- Choose Software
- Use the search bar to find Windows 11 Education
- Click the link for Windows 11 Education (do not choose Windows 11 Education N)
- A panel will open on the right showing the product key and download options
- Click View Key to reveal your product key
- Click Download to get the ISO file for installation
- Use your computer manufacturer’s instructions to install Windows. When prompted to select a version, choose Windows 11 Education
NOTE: The IT Help Desk does not provide operating system installations, repairs, or system restores. For additional installation assistance, please contact a third-party service provider.