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How do I install Microsoft Office 365 on my personally-owned device(s)?

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How do I install Microsoft Office 365 on my personally-owned device(s)?

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How do I install Microsoft Office 365 on my personally-owned device(s)?

Northwood University offers Microsoft 365 to eligible users via named user licenses, giving each person access to the apps and services suited to their role at the university.

Feature/LicenseStaff (A3)Student (A3)AlumniEmeritus (A1)
Outlook Storage100GB50GB50GB50GB
OneDrive Storage1TB1TB1TB
Teams Access
MS 365 Download
MS 365 Web Access

Please select your user type below to view your Microsoft 365 eligibility and installation instructions.

Eligibility

Northwood University provides a Microsoft Employee A3 education license to students and employees for as long as the Microsoft agreement continues. This license includes access to Microsoft 365 applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Upon separation from Northwood University, all files will become read-only, and users will not be able to create new files or edit existing ones without obtaining a personal Microsoft 365 license directly from Microsoft.
 

Installation Instructions

PC/Mac (Chromebooks not supported):Visit https://office365.northwood.edu
Sign in with your Northwood credentials
Click Install Office in the top-right corner
Open the downloaded file and follow on-screen instructions
Sign in with Northwood credentials for full access

iOS / iPadOS / Android:Download Word, Excel, PowerPoint from your device's app store
Sign in with Northwood credentials for full editing capabilities

Additional License Information

Please review Microsoft's documentation for a more detailed breakdown of available features and programs for A3 licenses.

Eligibility 

Emeritus users are assigned a Microsoft Employee A1 education license for as long as the Microsoft agreement continues. This license provides limited access to Microsoft 365 services. For full access to Microsoft 365 applications, a personal subscription must be purchased directly from Microsoft.

Additional License Information

Please review Microsoft's documentation for a more detailed breakdown of available features and programs for A1 licenses.

Eligibility

Upon graduation, alumni lose access to Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive and Teams. They retain access only to their Northwood University email account, hosted by Microsoft, as long as the account remains active. To continue using Office applications, alumni must purchase a personal Microsoft 365 license directly from Microsoft.

Need Help?

For assistance with installing or uninstalling Office, contact Microsoft support directly.


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