Microsoft 365 Online Access

Summary

Learn how students, faculty, and staff at Idaho State University (ISU) can access and download Microsoft 365 at no cost using their ISU email. This article also explains account requirements, where Office is available on campus, and which applications are included.

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Description

This article provides instructions on how current students, faculty, and staff can access Microsoft 365 Online at Idaho State University (ISU).

 IMPORTANT NoteS:

  • Current students, faculty, and staff have access to Microsoft 365 using their ISU credentials. 
  • Alumni, retirees, and individuals without a current ISU affiliation will lose access to Microsoft 365 when leaving the university.
  • If you need temporary access to Microsoft 365 and do not have an ISU affiliation, contact the IT Service Desk.
  • After leaving ISU, you will need a personal Microsoft account to continue using Microsoft 365 applications.
  • Microsoft 365 access is provided under an agreement between Microsoft and ISU and may change at any time.

Resource: Transferring Your Microsoft 365 Data

Guide Navigation

Log Into Microsoft 365

  1. Go to the Microsoft 365 sign-in page: office.com.
  2. Select Sign in.
  3. Enter your primary ISU email address (do not use an email alias).
    • Notes: If you previously had an account under your alias, this account will be separate and uses its own password.
  4. Select Next.
  5. Enter the same password as you use to login to MyISU.
  6. Select Sign in.

First-time Sign-In Setup

If this is your first time signing in:
  1. You will be prompted to set up Duo Security.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete verification.
  3. Approve the sign-in using Duo Security.
    • Note: ISU employees may also be prompted to allow Duo Desktop access to apps and services on the device.

Office Availability on ISU Computers

  • Microsoft 365 is installed on most ISU-owned computers.
  • If Microsoft 365 is not installed on your ISU-owned computer, contact the IT Service Desk for assistance. 
  • Microsoft 365 is available in all ISU computer labs. 

Microsoft 365 Applications

Microsoft 365 includes access to the following applications:
Additional Information: 
For a complete list of applications and features available with Microsoft 365 Education licenses, see Microsoft 365 Education A1 and A3 Feature Comparison (external link).
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Article ID: 62227
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Wed 9/12/18 4:59 PM
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