Getting started with Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Office)

Currently registered students and select Wayne State University employees are eligible for a free download of Microsoft 365. The software includes full versions of popular Office 365 apps and can be installed on multiple devices.

Employees in FP&M Grounds, Parking, retirees, volunteer faculty, and users with only Guest IDs or GroupIDs are not eligible for downloads, but can still access the Office 365 web-based apps. 

  • Available for macOS, PC, and select mobile devices
  • Download on up to five devices and five computers
  • Fully-featured copy of Microsoft 365 web and desktop applications
  • Includes Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and more
  • Keep up to date with the latest version with regular updates
Note: Student access to Microsoft 365 expires one year after the last registered course.

How to install

Follow the steps below to download Microsoft Office. 

 Step 1

Go to login.wayne.edu and log in with your AccessID and password.

Step 2

Click the waffle menu in the top left-hand corner and click More apps.

Step 3

Click Install apps to open the drop-down menu in the top right-hand corner, and click Microsoft 365 apps.

Step 4

Open the Download folder on your computer and open the package download. Follow the installation instructions.

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