Q. Please explain the types and differences of THERS account licenses.
A. One of three types of licenses—A1, A3, or A5—is assigned to each THERS account.
*From January 2025, the name "Microsoft 365" was changed to "Microsoft 365 Copilot".
*For details on license assignment rules, please refer to the article below.
Reference: About License Assignment
【A1 License】
The license is labeled as "Office 365 A1 for faculty".
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The A1 license does not include access to the desktop versions of Office applications.
*However, Microsoft 365 Copilot is available via web apps. - OneDrive storage limit: 50 GB
【A3 License】
The license is labeled as "Microsoft 365 A3 for faculty" and "Microsoft 365 A3 Student Use Benefit".
- Microsoft 365 Copilot is available through both desktop and web applications.
- OneDrive storage limit: 50 GB
*The OneDrive storage limit may change in the future based on the total usage across the THERS tenant.
【A5 License】
The license is labeled as "Microsoft 365 A5 for faculty".
- Microsoft 365 Copilot is available through both desktop and web applications.
- OneDrive storage limit: 50 GB
*The OneDrive storage limit may change in the future based on the total usage across the THERS tenant.
Tokai National Higher Education and Research System has a comprehensive license agreement with Microsoft, enabling its faculty, staff, and students to use various software and services covered by the agreement.
In cloud services, available features may vary depending on the specific program or product.
Please be aware that terms such as "EES (Enrollment for Education Solutions)" and "Microsoft 365 Education A3" may influence the information you find online, as service features can vary depending on the program.
Reference: About Microsoft Enterprise Agreement License
How to check your license: How can I verify if I have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license?