Microsoft Academic Core CAL – 1‑Year Client Access License (Add‑On)

The Microsoft Academic Core Client Access License (CAL) provides essential, legally compliant access for students, staff and faculty to Microsoft server products such as Windows Server, SharePoint and Exchange. Designed specifically for the education sector, this 1‑year add‑on licence can be attached to any existing Microsoft agreement, giving you the flexibility to scale user access without the need for a full‑scale enterprise licence. With academic pricing, the Core CAL delivers a cost‑effective solution for schools, colleges and universities that need to ensure every user can connect to critical server resources while remaining fully compliant with Microsoft licensing terms. The licence is edition‑agnostic, meaning it works across Standard, Datacenter and Essentials editions, and it can be applied to an unlimited number of devices within the licensed user group for the duration of the term. By choosing the Microsoft Academic Core CAL you simplify licence management, reduce total cost of ownership and protect your institution from compliance risks. It’s the smart, affordable way to empower your campus with reliable access to Microsoft’s powerful server platforms.