Microsoft Office Requirement Fall 2006
For students entering in other class years, see Microsoft Office Requirement.
Microsoft Office Requirement
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Minimum |
Recommended |
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Windows |
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Office 2003 Pro |
Macintosh |
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For Windows
Standard, Small Business, and Student and Teacher editions of Microsoft Office do not include the required database application called Microsoft Access, so they do not meet our requirements unless you separately purchase Microsoft Access 2003. See [What's in the Office 2003 Editions?][link defunct] for details.
For Macintosh
The database application called Microsoft Access, which we require for Windows users, is not available for Mac OS. See the "What if I have a Mac?" sidebar and [Office 2004][link defunct] for details.
Service Pack & Critical Updates Required
Your computer should also have the most recent service pack and all critical updates for Office installed from Microsoft Update (Windows) or Office for Mac downloads (Macintosh).
Microsoft Office Not Provided
Unfortunately, we do not provide Microsoft Office for you, so you are responsible for purchasing it. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook are required.
Questions?
Send e-mail to Web & Data Services Manager Frank Farm at farmf@pharmacy.ucsf.edu.
Next Software Requirement: Additional Software
What if I have a Mac?
The curriculum does not require any software that is available only on Windows. There are some compatibility issues with exchanging Microsoft Office documents between Windows and Mac and among newer and older versions, but in essentially all cases these issues have workarounds or solutions.
Where do I buy computer stuff?
You may purchase computer hardware or software from any vendor. We recommend the Technology Store (which is part of the University Store) because its campus locations are convenient and because students receive educational discounts on hardware and software. It provides complete computer systems as well as individual items, such as printers, mice, and cables. It also sells a wide variety of software applications.
Older Versions of Microsoft Office
If you have versions of Microsoft Office applications older than our specifications, you must upgrade to meet the requirement. If you meet the requirement except for certain required applications such as Microsoft Access (e.g., if you already have Microsoft Office 2003 Standard), you must make an additional purchase (e.g., Microsoft Access) or upgrade to meet the requirements.
