Install Microsoft 365

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Microsoft Office 365 is available for home use by all WWU faculty and staff at no cost. This license allows you to install the latest version of Office Professional Plus (Windows and Mac) on five (5) different devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones.

Install Microsoft Office 365 for free

Windows

  1. Go to https://www.office.com and log in with your username@wwu.edu and password.
  2. Click Install Office in the top right corner > Office 365 Apps.
    • If you do not see the Install Office option, please submit a ticket so we can check the license on your account.
  3. This will begin a download. Once downloaded, open the .exe file titled OfficeSetup.
  4. A popup will appear asking for permission to make changes; select Yes.
  5. Office will begin to download and install on your machine. Note: Microsoft Office is now available to use, but your computer must remain connected to the internet to continue downloading the full suite of software. You will get a notification that the installation is finished and you can close the installer.
  6. Open any Office 365 application from the Start menu.
  7. When prompted for your email address, enter your username@wwu.edu address, then click Next.
    • If you are not directly prompted to sign in, select the Sign in option in the upper right, near the minimize button.
  8. When prompted for your password, enter your universal password and click Sign in.

Microsoft automatically syncs your WWU login across all Office 365 applications on your computer, so you do not need to sign in to each one individually.

Mac

  1. Go to https://www.office.com and log in with your username@wwu.edu and password.
  2. After the download has completed, open Finder, go to Downloads, double-click Microsoft_Office_Installer.pkg.
  3. Click Agree to agree to the license agreement, then click Install to continue the installation process.
  4. When the installation is complete, you will receive a message saying "The installation was successful." Click Close to complete the installation.
  5. You will then be prompted to activate Office for Mac. Select Sign in to an existing Office 365 subscription.
  6. When prompted for your email address, enter your username@wwu.edu address, then click Next.
  7. When prompted for your password, enter your universal password and click Sign in.
  8. If prompted, enter your name, and answer the personal preference questions.
    The installation is now complete - click All Done!

     

Microsoft Office is now available in your Application folder.

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