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Office 365
Microsoft Office - free for all UCLan Students
Did you know, all UCLan students can take advantage of a free subscription to Office 365:
* Office 365 – Install the latest Microsoft Office software at home on up to 5 devices - including PCs, Macs, tablets (including iPad) and smartphones, absolutely free (for as long as you remain a UCLan student).
In addition to this, UCLan students also have access to other fantastic services.
* OneDrive – Every UCLan student gets a huge 1 Terabyte of personal storage space in the cloud (in addition to the 50GB email space you already have).
* Office Online – Create and edit Word, OneNote, PowerPoint, and Excel documents from any device’s web browser and save to your OneDrive space. New software is also available through Office Online such as Microsoft Teams, Sway and Forms.
How to get your free copy of Microsoft Office
Follow these simple steps to install Microsoft Office on to your device.
- Log in to your Student email account: https://www.uclan.ac.uk/mail
- Select the 'Cog' icon on the top right of the screen.
- Select 'Office 365 settings' from the drop down menu.
- From the options presented, select 'Software' to install and manage software.
- Choose your language and click install.
Our detailed guide with screenshots is also available.
Apple Mac:
Follow the instructions for Windows above - Office 365 apps will be offered for download.
iPhone/iPod Touch/Android:
To set up Office 365 on your iPhone/iPod Touch/Android device:
- Download the free “Office Mobile for Office 365” and “OneNote” apps from the App Store or the Play Store.
- On first use, enter your university email address then login when prompted with your university password.
iPad:
Download the Word, Excel and PowerPoint Apps from the App Store and log in with your University student email address and password.
(Tip. Once you have entered your email address, select 'Organizational Account').
FAQs
What is included in the Office 365 ProPlus Licence?
• Office 365 for PC (Office 365 base applications)
• Office 365 for Mac (Office 365 for Mac base applications)
• Office for iPad
• Office Mobile for iPhone
• Office Mobile for Android
Who is eligible to get access to this free software?
All current UCLan students including those studying at our Partnership institutions who have a @uclan.ac.uk email address.
How long will the free subscription of Office 365 last for?
You will be licensed for the duration of your course(s).
Where do I get the software and how do I install it?
We have created a helpful guide.
How many machines/devices can I run this subscription on?
Each subscription license allows you to run Office on up to 5 devices - including PCs, Macs, tablets (including iPad) and smartphones.
Is this a full version Office?
Yes, this is full Office on the PC, Mac, iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch, and Android platform and all are available for offline use.
Will this work on my iPad?
Yes, download the Word, Excel and PowerPoint Apps from the App Store and log in with your University student email address and password.
(Tip: Once you've entered your email address, select 'Organizational Account').
I've downloaded the software but it's asking for a product key/sign in?
There should be an option to 'sign in to an existing Office 365 subscription' or similar wording. Choose this option and then enter your university email address as the username and your normal university password.
The software keeps asking me to enter my university email/password..?
This is normal - the software is tied to your university account, it needs to check periodically that you are still a valid member of the university. It may do this every 30 days. Just enter your email address and password when prompted.
How do I restore files if I've lost or accidentally deleted them?
You can restore them from your OneDrive recycle bin if it’s within 90 days, see the helpful guide to find out how.
Where does my OneDrive data actually reside?
Unlike your “N” drive which is held on servers at UCLan, OneDrive for Business is hosted in Microsoft’s datacentres in the UK and Europe, who are responsible for making sure it’s secure and backed up.
