Microsoft Office 365 for Students

Summary

The University of Montana provides Microsoft Office 365 to currently enrolled UM students. Each student may install the full suite of software on up to five computers – PC or Mac – and five mobile devices – Apple iOS, Android and Windows Mobile.  Microsoft Office 365  is easy to download and install. Access is tied to your UMConnect email address (NetID@umconnect.umt.edu).

Office 365 installation guide

NOTE: If you have an older operating system, your computer may not be able to support Microsoft Office.

  1. Before you start, uninstall previous versions of Microsoft® Office.
  2. Log in to your UMConnect student email account with your email address (NetID@umconnect.umt.edu) and password.
  3. In Outlook® Web Access (OWA), click on the grid in the upper left, then click the Office link on the right.
  4. Click Install Office in the upper right corner, select  Ofice 365 apps. Includes Outlook, OneDrive for Business, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more.Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)
     
  5. Choose Run or Save.
  6. The streaming installation will begin.
  7. A PowerPoint show will display to explain the new features of Microsoft® Office 365 . While the show displays, the installation will continue in the background. Do not go offline or restart your computer until the installation is complete.

 

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