Downloads of Windows 7 RTM have been made available to certain groups.

If you are a member of the MSDN Academic Alliance, you were given access to downloads of the Windows 7 RTM from August 8th. If you are part of the MSDN AA, can you let us know? We are interested to hear from anyone that has downloaded the RTM.

As of August 10, Windows 7 will also be distributed via ELMS for students. 

Windows 7 Client Retail Professional Edition (English) is included for student distribution in both the x86 and x64 variety. For lab installs, Windows 7 (x86 and x64) Enterprise Edition (English) is included with the volume license keys.