Q. What is included in Office 365?
A. Office 365 includes an online email system, as well as both online and offline versions of the Microsoft Office Suite. Every user will be provided 5 free licenses for a full installation of the software on multiple devices. For more information on software requirements, please visit the link below: Software Requirements for Office 365
This software suite includes the following Microsoft software:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Skype for Business, InfoPath and OneDrive for Business
Q. What are the storage limits of this email system?
A. Users have access to 50 GB of mailbox storage dedicated to email and another 1 TB of storage dedicated to their OneDrive. The maximum email size for sending and receiving will be 25 MB. With OneDrive file sharing and collaboration, there will be less of a need for email attachments in the traditional sense.
Q. What is OneDrive and how does it work?
A. OneDrive is a cloud storage, file hosting service that allows users to sync files and later access them from a web browser or mobile device. OneDrive includes a client install that can sync files across devices as well. Watch this short video and read more here.
Q. Does the email system work with EC Learn notifications?
A. All notifications from EC Learn configured to work with email work with Office 365.
Q. Is there any EC Learn integration with Office 365?
A. There is an existing integration between Office 365 and EC Learn, which provides several convenient features. For more information, please contact the Academic Technology and Innovation Group at at@emmanuel.edu.
Q. Is O365 compatible with my Mac computer?
A. Yes, Office 365 is fully compatible with Mac computers. The Office 365 web platform works with the Safari browser as well Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.
Q. Do I have to use Internet Explorer to use Office 365?
A. No, Office 365 is compatible with most modern browsers so you are not limited to one browser. The Office 365 web platform works with Internet Explorer, Safari, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.
Q. How many devices can Office 365 be installed on?
A. You can download the Microsoft Office Suite on up to 5 devices. When you have reached the limit, you are allowed to deregister old devices and register new ones, but you cannot have more than 5 devices registered at one time. You can also access Office 365 online anywhere you have an Internet connection.
Q. Do I get to use this system when I'm an alumni?
A. Recent graduates Emmanuel email account will remain active for 1 year after graduation. Following this all Emmanuel accounts will be terminated and students will no longer have access to their Office 365 accounts. Because of this, we reccommend recent grads begin to forward all important emails and documents to a personal account. For more information on alumni services contact the Alumni and Development department at Alumni or at 617-735-9771.
Q. What is the webmail URL?
A. For signing into your Office 365 account via the web, please visit portal.office.com and login using your full Emmanuel email address. (ex. username@emmanuel.edu)