What is Microsoft Office 365?
Who Can Use Office 365
Students, faculty, staff, and select alumni at t ºÚÁÏÉçÇø can access Microsoft Office 365 for free, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other classroom tools. Features depend on your role - active students get more than inactive students or alumni.
How to Access Office 365
You can use or download it to your computer or mobile device:
Online Access
Log in with your UMGC email (username@student.umgc.edu) using a browser on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Download & Install
Available for current students, faculty, and staff. Ensure your device meets .
- Windows/Mac:
- Mobile:
Note: Online apps have fewer features. Mobile apps are optimized for devices but offer reduced functionality.
Key Features by User Type
Active Students, Faculty, Staff (A5 License)
- Desktop apps: Up to 5 PCs/Macs, 5 tablets, and 5 phones
- Web apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook
- Additional apps: Publisher (PC), Access (PC), Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Sway, Forms, Stream, Flow, PowerApps, Yammer
Inactive Students / Select Alumni (A1 License)
- Web versions of Office apps
- Desktop version of OneNote
- Access to Teams and other collaboration tools
Training & Help
Microsoft provides the  with guides and instructions to learn and troubleshoot the apps.
