Access

Type of software:

  • Database

Operating system:

  • Windows

Available to:

  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Students

Price:

  • Free
  • Discounted

Microsoft Access is the database application included with the Microsoft Office Professional Suite.


Manufacturer:

Microsoft Corporation - http://www.microsoft.com/


How to get software:

Students

Microsoft Access is available for use in selected student computer labs.  See the list below.

The software is available for discounted purchase through the Student Select program at http://unlv.e-academy.com .  Reminder: check the package contents before purchasing as not all suites contain Access.

Faculty/Staff

Microsoft Access is included with Microsoft Office Professional for Windows.   The Office suite is provided at no charge for UNLV barcoded computers.  Contact the IT Help Desk to request installation.  Access is not available for Macs.

Full time faculty and staff may contact the IT Help Desk to obtain Office for Home Use.  Non-qualifying staff such as a GA or PTI may purchase Office for Home Use through unlv.e-academy.com at a significant discount. 


Support & Training:

Supported by:

  • IT Help Desk
  • Student Help Desk

Type of support provided:

  • Help with use
  • Installation
  • Training
  • Purchasing Assistance

Training options:

Students

The Help Desk provides general use support. Check the current UNLV and Educational Outreach course catalogs for classes. For additional assistance or tutorials refer to software help documentation or visit microsoft.com.

Faculty/Staff

OIT offers scheduled Access workshops each semster.  Check the schedule online and in the HR Professional Development Catalog.  http://oit.unlv.edu/help/training.html

Educational Outreach also offers Access classes throughout the year. 


Required account:


Available in these computer labs: