Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise

A productivity suite that includes Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook for Windows and Mac. Office for Windows also includes Microsoft Access, Publisher, and OneNote 2016.

Students can access Microsoft’s cloud services including up to 10 GB of OneDrive cloud storage. 

Faculty and Staff do not have access to Microsoft web applications and OneDrive cloud storage. UCSC uses Google Apps for email, calendar, and cloud file storage.

  • Active students, faculty, staff
  • No cost to individuals
  • Students, faculty, and staff can install Microsoft 365 software on up to 5 computers, 5 phones and 5 tablets
  • Microsoft is available through an agreement managed by the University of California Office of the President
  • Due to support constraints, some Microsoft applications have been disabled. Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis
  • Other Microsoft products can be ordered at a discount under our campus agreement
  • Annual Microsoft orders are placed every Spring for the campus
  • Personal use is allowed
  • Annual license renewal date: June 30
  • Windows
  • MacOS
  • Students: Web applications available. No installation required

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Last modified: Jul 09, 2025