Current Students, Faculty, Staff, and Retired Fac/Staff are able to install Office 365 Apps on up to 5 devices while they have an active SU account. They are also able to access the applications via the web for free.
Installing Office 365 Applications
To install the desktop applications, please follow the instructions below.
- Navigate to www.portal.office.com in any web browser
- Sign in using your SU email address and password
- Click on Install Office near the top right-hand corner
- Click Office 365 apps in the drop down to immediately begin the download
- OfficeSetup.exe will begin to download and can be found in your Downloads folder or at the bottom of your browser window
- Depending on your browser, select Run (in Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer), Setup (in Chrome), or Save File (in Firefox).
- If you see the User Account Control prompt that says, Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? select Yes.
- The install will begin
- Your install is finished when you see the phrase, "You're all set! Office is installed now" and an animation plays to show you where to find Office applications on your computer. Select Close.
- The first time you open an Office application (like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) you may be prompted to sign in. Please be sure to sign in using your SU email address and password so that the proper license is applied. When the Office app opens, accept the license agreement. Office is activated and ready to use.
If you experience any issues, please contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@susqu.edu or 570-372-4502.