Overview

Microsoft Visio enables individuals and teams to create and share professional, versatile diagrams that simplify complex information.

Availability

RoleVisio availability
FacultyPurchasable
Permanent staffPurchasable
Temporary/casual staffPurchasable
StudentAvailable
Person of Interest (POI)Purchasable
Friend (sponsored account)Purchasable
Departmental or FunctionalPurchasable
FunctionalNot available

Getting Access

Access to software licensed by the University is based on University affiliation and sometimes the device on which the software is installed.

It is your responsibility to make sure you are using the software in accordance with the University's Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources policy and software terms and conditions, plus any vendor terms listed below.

How to Get It

U Market: U Market

Cost

 Vendor charges discounted fee for those eligible.

License Dates

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License Details

Individual work computer licenses can be obtained through our Microsoft Select Plus agreement, currently being managed by CDW-G.

  1. Go to the UMarket site.
  2. Select the Shop Now button.
  3. Sign in with your UMN internet ID and password.
  4. Scroll to the Electronic Components; Computer Equipment, Software & Supplies section.
  5. Select the CDW-G icon.
  6. Select the PunchOut link.
  7. On the CDW-G/U Market Ordering Site, select Popular Microsoft Licensing on the left hand side of the screen.
  8. Select the Microsoft either icon that says Visio.
  9. Select your license. Your license will be perpetual, meaning your department can use the software indefinitely (as long as it is still supported or the computers running it can still run it).

Allowed Uses

  • Administrative
  • Research
  • Teaching and Learning

Terms and Conditions

This agreement has been negotiated by the University of Minnesota. For detailed terms and conditions email [email protected].

How to Get It

U Market: U Market

Cost

 Vendor charges discounted fee for those eligible.

License Dates

-

License Details

Individual work computer licenses can be obtained through our Microsoft Select Plus agreement, currently being managed by CDW-G.

  1. Go to the UMarket site.
  2. Select the Shop Now button.
  3. Sign in with your UMN internet ID and password.
  4. Scroll to the Electronic Components; Computer Equipment, Software & Supplies section.
  5. Select the CDW-G icon.
  6. Select the PunchOut link.
  7. On the CDW-G/U Market Ordering Site, select Popular Microsoft Licensing on the left hand side of the screen.
  8. Select the Microsoft either icon that says Visio.
  9. Select your license. Your license will be perpetual, meaning your department can use the software indefinitely (as long as it is still supported or the computers running it can still run it).

Allowed Uses

  • Administrative
  • Research
  • Teaching and Learning

Terms and Conditions

This agreement has been negotiated by the University of Minnesota. For detailed terms and conditions email [email protected].

How to Get It

Software Center (Windows): Participating units that can access Visio in Software Center

Cost

 Discounted price for UMN collegiate units. No charge for those eligible in those units.

License Dates

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License Details

Once a year Microsoft offers the option of buying a one-year license to install and use Project Pro and Visio Pro on all computers owned by a department for between $10 and $15 per FTE. 

Allowed Uses

  • Administrative
  • Research
  • Teaching and Learning

Terms and Conditions

This agreement has been negotiated by the University of Minnesota. For detailed terms and conditions email [email protected].

How to Get It

: Get access through Azure Dev Tools for Teaching

Cost

  Vendor provides to those eligible for no charge.

License Details

Software can be used for UMN teaching, learning, research, and development. Administrative, production, or commercial use is not allowed.

Allowed Uses

  • Research
  • Teaching and Learning

Cost

Faculty and Staff

 Unit and individual fee options

Students

  No charge options

Operating Systems

  • Windows

Annual License Renewals

Once a year Microsoft offers the option of buying a one-year license to install and use Project Pro and Visio Pro on all computers owned by a department. These dates apply only to users in participating units.

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