Getting Started with Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus

Overview

University of Pittsburgh departments that participate in the Microsoft Campus Agreement have access to Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus at no additional cost. Faculty and staff can install Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus for Windows or Mac on up to five devices. This includes Office Mobile for Android and iPhone. Gain access to Pitt Email (Outlook), Excel, OneDrive, Powerpoint, Word, and more.

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Licensing

The license cost for the Microsoft Campus Agreement is $98 per user. To enroll, the entire department must be licensed; this includes all full- and part-time faculty and staff.

Office 365 ProPlus includes home use rights, which means these five computers can include work computers and home computers.

Product List

Desktop Apps

Product	Operating Systems	Home Use Rights	Annual Renewal Date	Available through Software Download Service for Faculty
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote	Windows, Mac	Yes	None (dept. must renew campus agreement)	No
Access, Publisher	Windows only	Yes	None (dept. must renew campus agreement)	No

Note: A volume licensed version of Office is available. For more information, please contact the Technology Help Desk at 412-624-HELP (4357).

Mobile Apps

Product	Operating Systems	Home Use Rights	Annual Renewal Date	Available through Software Download Service for Faculty
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote	Windows, iOS, Android	Yes	None (dept. must renew campus agreement)	No

Getting Started with Office 365 ProPlus is Easy

Choose one of the following options:

Install Office on your computer

Log in to http://portal.office.com/home with your University Computing Account username and password.
If prompted, choose the work or school account associated with your Pitt email address.
A screen similar to the one shown below will display. Click the Install Office drop-down list, select Office 365 apps, then follow the installation wizard.

Install Office on an Android device

Visit the Pitt App Center and tap Pitt App Center: All Android Apps.
Tap a Microsoft Title.
Tap Install.
Tap Install to confirm your decision.
Tap OK.
The Office app is configured be configured and a screen similar to the ones shown below will display. Depending on the app you installed on your device, tap Sign in OR enter your University email address, then tap the arrow.
Enter your University email address and password and tap Submit.
Note: The Office 365 apps use Pitt Passport single sign-on for multifactor authentication.
You are now ready to use the app.
Note: Depending on the Microsoft app you installed on your device, you may be asked to take additional actions such as one or more additional email account (in Outlook), add push notifications for the app, or take a brief tour.

Install Office on an iOS device

Visit the Pitt App Center and tap Pitt App Center: All iOS Apps.
Tap a Microsoft title.

Note: If prompted to open a link, tap Open App Store.
Tap Download.
Launch the app. The first time the app launches, tap Sign in.
Enter your University email address and tap Next.
Enter your University email address and password and tap Submit.
Note: The Office 365 apps use Pitt Passport single sign-on for multifactor authentication.
You can Turn on notifications.
You are now ready to use the app. A screen similar to the Word version shown below will display.
Note: Depending on the Microsoft app you installed on your device, you may be asked to take additional actions such as one or more additional email account (in Outlook) or take a brief tour.

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