By now you are aware that the end of the AATP program is quickly approaching with the transition to the new Microsoft IT Academy Program. As of January 31, 2002, all AATP program benefits - including licensing and the ability to purchase MOC - will terminate.

Please note that at that time, the following conditions of your AATP Agreement, Section 6, will go into effect: Upon expiration of the term of this Agreement or its termination with or without cause, AATP shall: (i) immediately cease identifying itself as a Microsoft Authorized Academic Training Provider Institution and cease all use of the Microsoft Academic Training Provider Logo; (ii) immediately cease any use of the Limited Software License set forth in Section 5 (which concurrently terminates) and erase the copies of the Software made pursuant thereto; and (iii) return all unused Training materials to Microsoft. (Note: Microsoft is waiving the requirement in section (iii); you are not required to return unused training materials.) AATP members have been eligible for the academic MOC pricing benefit, which will no longer be available when the program ends. This means that the MOC courseware you have been able to purchase for US$75 per five-day course will no longer be available. To serve any MOC needs beyond January 31, 2002, - or until you become a Microsoft IT Academy - consider placing advance orders now to help smooth your transition.

If you have not already considered doing so, we invite you to continue your alliance with Microsoft and become a member of the new Microsoft IT Academy Program today. More than 150 academic institutions have applied for membership since November and many are already taking advantage of early training on Windows® XP this month.

Academy members receive immeasurable support from the program benefits. For instance:

1. Early access to Beta products - reducing the lag time for integrating new technologies into curriculum
2. Faculty training - critical for continual upskilling
3. Early curriculum integration of new certifications - like the Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) that debuts in January 2002
4. And various community-building avenues help members network and share best practices.

• Microsoft IT Academy Program Benefit Retail Value
• TechNet Plus Kit, Single Server Application $ 849
• Product Licenses (100) (example selection)
  • *Windows® 2000 Advanced Server $1000
  • *Windows 2000 Server $9780
  • *Microsoft Visual C++® $4900
• Instructor Led Training - 5 days $1750
• 7 Online MCSE Courses $2490
• Measure Up Practice Exams $ 623
• TechShelf $2400
• Technical Incident Support $ 600
• Online Campus $5000

Reaffirm your reputation as a premier provider of Microsoft IT education programs. Join the Microsoft IT Academy Program today. Visit www.MicrosoftITacademy.com to apply now.