# Purchasing Software

## Instructions

Students, faculty and staff at Martin Luther College have the opportunity to purchase software at discounted rates. To do so, follow these instructions:

<div id="bkmrk-visit%C2%A0http%3A%2F%2Fportal."><div>- <div>Visit [http://portal.mlc-wels.edu](http://portal.mlc-wels.edu/ "http://portal.mlc-wels.edu") and login with your [MLC Account](https://help.mlc-wels.edu/books/mlc-accounts/page/accounts-overview "Accounts Overview")</div>
- <div>Click on `Tools > Purchase Software`</div>
- <div>Purchase software from the 3rd party site</div>

</div></div>You will be logged into your account and can purchase any of the available software titles from that page. **This no longer includes, most importantly, Microsoft Office**.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What’s the catch?**

There are a few things you need to keep in mind:

<div id="bkmrk-you-need-to-save-the"><div>- <div>You need to save the installer you download for your software</div>
- <div>You need to keep a record of any product keys you are given</div>

</div></div>After a given number of days, you will no longer have access to the download of the installer or your product key. If you lose either, you will need to purchase the software again. IT Services does not and cannot keep a record of that information for you.

**Do I get to keep the software?**

As long as you keep the download and product key you can keep the software. As stated above, if you lose either you will need to purchase the software again.

**What happens when I leave school and I have questions?**

If you have the need, and you are no longer a student here at MLC, you will need to contact their customer service directly.