How do I access, download, install, and use Microsoft 365 Apps like Word, Excel, Copilot on my personal 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/License Staff (A3) Student (A3) Alumni Emeritus (A1)
Outlook Storage 100GB 50GB 50GB 50GB
OneDrive Storage 1TB 1TB 1TB
Teams Access
MS 365 Download
MS 365 Web Access
copilot.microsoft.com Access
(Does not include Office365 App Integration)

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

▸Staff or Current Student

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):
  1. Visit https://office365.northwood.edu
  2. Sign in with your Northwood credentials
  3. Click Install Office in the top-right corner
  4. Open the downloaded file and follow on-screen instructions
  5. 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.

▸Emeritus User

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.

▸Alumni

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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