Includes the following:In order to help our students, faculty, and staff prepare for success, we’re providing Microsoft 365 software to you free of charge. You will now be able to work in the latest version of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and much more. You can install your Office 365 software on up to 5 compatible PCs and Macs, plus 5 tablets (including iPad!) as well as 5 phones. Personal files can be saved online in OneDrive so it can be accessed no matter which device is being used.
For details about elgibility for Staff please see this KB Article,
To download and install Microsoft 365 applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, follow the steps below.
If prompted to sign in, enter your full University of Illinois email address:
NetID@illinois.edu
You will be redirected to the University of Illinois sign-in page. Enter your NetID password to sign in.
If you do not know your NetID or password, or have trouble signing in, contact the Technology Services IT Service Desk for assistance.
The Microsoft 365 installation file will download to your computer.
Windows: Look for the downloaded OfficeSetup.exe file. It will usually be in your browser's Downloads area or your computer's Downloads folder.
Mac: Look for the downloaded Microsoft Office .pkg installer file. It will usually be in your browser's Downloads area or your computer's Downloads folder.
Open the downloaded installation file.
Windows: If you see a message asking, “Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?”, click Yes.
Mac: Open the downloaded .pkg file and follow the installation prompts.
If you are prompted to sign in to activate Microsoft 365, use your University of Illinois account:
Details about the process can be found here. This may also be helpful, Office 365 FAQ article.
Please consult your Department IT Pro before installing Office 365 software on your University owned computer.
You can use the plan until you are no longer enrolled or employed at the University. Eligibility may be re-verified at any time. At expiration, the Office applications enter a reduced-functionality mode, which means documents can be viewed but it isn’t possible to edit or create new documents. In addition, online services associated with the school email address, for example Office Online and OneDrive, will no longer work. Please copy any personal files you need to access later to another storage device before you leave.
When you leave the University, your Office 365 subscription ends. You may enroll into other consumer or commercial offers available directly from Microsoft.
To retrieve important information, such as download links, configuration details, codes/serial numbers, and installation instructions, login to our website, and click on Order History.Find this offer on your list and click on the blue order number to open the order page. Be sure to scroll down below in download links to view information located in the yellow section.You can also go right to the order by clicking on the Order Details link in the upper right of your WebStore email receipt if you have that handy.
Technology Services
1211 Digital Computer Lab 1304 W. Springfield Ave. Urbana, IL 61801
Email: webstore@illinois.edu
Office of the Chief Information Officer