MSU faculty and staff are licensed for free Microsoft Office 365 for use on work and personal computers. This license allows you to download the most up-to-date version of Office for Windows and/or Office for Mac.

You may install Office ProPlus whenever you'd like. 

Microsoft Office 365 Features

  • Get Office on up to 5 PCs or Macs, yes 5!
  • Get Office Online Apps on your mobile devices (iOS, Android, & Windows).
  • Use these free versions of Microsoft as long as you are an employee at MSU.

 

Office for Windows applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, OneDrive, Access, Teams and more.

Office for Mac applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Teams and more.

Download/Installation Instructions

Follow these instructions to download and install Microsoft Office365:  

Windows - Office 365 Installation Instructions

Mac - Office 365 Installation Instructions

  • Download speeds may vary dependent on your connection (wired or wireless).
  • While the download may take some time due to its large size, you can begin working in Microsoft Office 365 shortly after it begins (the system will notify you when ready).

See FAQ for additional information and instructions.

Training

  • UIT Highlighted Collaboration Training - Learn how to use Microsoft 365 products to collaborate with your colleagues and coworkers. From the office, on the road, using your phone or almost anywhere, keep in touch with your team.
  • Microsoft's Office Training Center -  Learn what's new in Microsoft Office 365. Find quick start guides, tutorials and more!
  • Create Accessible Content - Learn how to create accessible content in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint through Microsoft's Office accessibility self-paced video training lessons.
  • LinkedIn Learning - Looking for a little more assistance with Microsoft Office 365? MSU students, faculty or staff can access LinkedIn Learning through the Library. 

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