Microsoft Office 365 for Students & Employees

 
Technology Services is pleased to offer Microsoft Office to all Ship students and employees at no additional cost! This includes the versions for PC, Mac and mobile devices such as Office for iPad and Office for Android.

Office 365 includes the following applications:

Sign in with your Ship e-mail address and password to begin installing Microsoft Office.

Installation Instructions

Installation of Microsoft Office is available via download from the Microsoft 365 portal. No CDs, DVDs, or other media can be provided to students or employees.

• Installing Office for a Windows PC
• Installing Office for Mac
   

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is eligible?

All enrolled students and current employees at Shippensburg University are eligible for the free Office 365 subscription.

What types of devices can I install Office on?

Microsoft 365/Office can be installed on a Windows PC or Mac. It will NOT work on a Chromebook.
 

Can I use the online version of Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)?

At this time, the online versions of the Office/M365 apps are not available for student use. Please follow the instructions on this page to download and install the desktop version of the Office/M365 apps.
 

How many computers or devices can I install Office on?

Each student or employee can install and activate the software on up to 5 computers (a combination of PCs and Macs), and up to 5 mobile devices (such as an iPad or Android device). Each student or employee is limited to installing the software on their own, personally-owned devices. The software cannot be shared with devices owned by others, and cannot be installed on university-owned computers.
 

How do I deactivate or move one of my Office licenses?

You can log in to the Microsoft 365 portal to manage your licenses. From there, you can deactivate a device or computer and start the installation process on another device.
 

What happens when I'm no longer a Ship student or employee?

Once installed, Microsoft Office requires an Internet connection at least once every 30 days to re-validate your student and/or employee status. This happens automatically in the background. When you are no longer a student or employee, the software will convert to "trial mode" and will allow read-only access to files and documents you have created.

To continue using Microsoft Office after you are no longer a student or employee, you must obtain a paid subscription to Office 365 by going to http://office.microsoft.com. You may also use the free Office Online tools available at office.com.