Question
How do I download and install Microsoft Office 365 on my computer?
Answer
Login to portal.office.com with your Sierra College email address and password.
Click the 9-dot "app launcher" icon as shown below, then click on More apps. (The app launcher icon is located at the top of you screen, toward the left.)
On the next page, click on the Install apps button in the upper right corner of your screen, then Microsoft 365 apps to download the installation file.
Run the downloaded installation file to install these applications. This will take a few minutes to complete.
While the install is processing, if you see this screen, uncheck the box to "Allow my organization to manage my device":
If you need assistance, you are welcome to visit Student Tech Support in the Learning Commons Lab on the second floor of the LR building on the Rocklin Campus.
Special notes about device types:
- Chromebook users: You will only be able to use the online version of Microsoft applications through your web browser (Chrome) as Chromebooks are not able to download applications like these. Login to Microsoft with your Sierra College email address and password: portal.office.com
- Windows 11 users: You will need to switch out of S mode before you can install these applications. Please use these instructions to switch out of S mode first.
Troubleshooting
Microsoft 365 is provided for students who have actively attended class for at least two weeks. If your course requires the use of Microsoft 365 and you are unable to access it, please talk to your instructor.
When using Microsoft applications, please be sure you are logged in with your Sierra College account. If you get an error about your license, check to ensure you are logged in with your Sierra College email address. Click on your profile icon at the top to reveal the account you are signed in with. Student email addresses are in this format: username@student.sierracollege.edu.
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