Division of Information Technology

Microsoft Office (Office 365 ProPlus)

Microsoft Office suite of applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive for Business, Outlook, Publisher+, Access+, Skype for Business) can be downloaded from the Office 365 portal. The latest versions of Office software can be installed on multiple Windows, Mac, and mobile devices, and you can save files in your Office 365's OneDrive to continue working on your files across all devices. Active west campus employees can also purchase discounted work-at-home Microsoft Office from OnTheHub.

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Announcements

August 13, 2021

Sign Into Office: Starting in August 2021, you may be prompted to sign into Office the next time you open an Office file (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint). For how to sign in, go to Microsoft's Sign in to Office Page, scroll down and select the type of device you are using (e.g., PC, Mac, iOS, Android), and follow the sign in instructions. To sign in, for username, use your @stonybrook.edu email address and for password your NetID password. If prompted, complete DUO, and you'll be signed in. 

Trouble Editing in Office 365 Applications (Mac)?

If your Office 365 applications are read only (do not allow editing or creating), you may need to reactivate by signing in. *Active student or active west-campus employee status required*

Reactivate Office 365

Learn Microsoft Office

Office 2016 Quick Start Guides
Microsoft's Office Training Center

Get Microsoft Office

Where can I download Microsoft Office software?

Stony Brook University's license with Microsoft gives active students* and active west campus employees** rights to use the software, this includes 1) license, 2) media, and 3) software activation/keys. Managed machines (computers managed by the University) will already have Office installed. Depending on your status on campus and your needs, you can acquire Microsoft Office media and software activation/keys from the options listed below.

Office 365

Active students* and active west campus employees** can directly download and install Microsoft Office software from Office 365 on up to five devices (installation instructions for Windows and Mac). The software is activated through an active Stony Brook University Office 365 subscription. The license to use the software expires when the student or west campus employee is no longer active. 

Office 365

OnTheHub

Active west campus employees** can purchase Microsoft Office downloads for a discounted rate from OnTheHub, and OnTheHub provides an activation key. The license to use the software expires when the west campus employee is no longer active.

The Microsoft Office software available from OnTheHub

  • Is a one-time purchase (currently for $9.95 from OnTheHub for active west campus employees**)
  • Does not include OneDrive storage
  • Can only be installed on 1 computer (no apps for mobile devices)
  • Does not include future updates

*Active students are those currently registered or eligible to register for classes at Stony Brook University; alumni are not active students
**Active west campus employees are those currently being paid a salary; emeritus and non-active adjuncts are not active employees

Leaving Stony Brook?

What will happen to my Microsoft Office 365 Applications when my NetID becomes deactivated?

Microsoft licenses Office Pro applications and Office 365 to Stony Brook University only for active students* and active west campus employees**.

Once you are inactive, access to previously downloaded Office programs from Office 365 will be removed by Microsoft and you will not be able to download Microsoft Office applications from the Office365 Portal.

You can purchase your own copy or Office 365 subscription from the Microsoft store and migrate your files from your Stony Brook University Office 365 to an Office 365 Personal account (Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Mac). If you're graduating, do a search for Microsoft discounts for recent graduates.

Learn more about what to do before you leave the university.

*Active students are those currently registered or eligible to register for classes at Stony Brook University; alumni are not active students.
**Active west campus employees are those currently being paid a salary; emeritus and non-active adjuncts are not active employees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I download Microsoft Office software?
How do I reactivate Microsoft Office, Mac?

Installing Microsoft Office Applications

How do I Install Office ProPlus for Windows from Office 365?
How do I Install Microsoft Office for Mac from Office 365?

Leaving the University

What will happen to my Microsoft Office 365 Applications when my NetID becomes deactivated?

This Software is Available for Use in the Following Labs

Melville Library - Central Reading Room

- The Central Reading Room has 46 available Windows PC's
- Two all in one printer/scanner/copiers available  (color printing available) supported by DoIT

 

Melville Library - North Reading Room

- The North Reading Room has 42 available Windows PC's
- Two all in one printer/scanner/copiers available  (color printing available) supported by DoIT

                                                    

Melville Library SINC Site & Tech Station

- The Main Library SINC Site has 12 Windows PCs, and 12 iMacs.  
- It has four all in one printer/scanner/copiers available
- Tech Station with services available that include walk-up device support, public printing support, and providing information regarding the variety of technology services offered by DoIT. Schedule an appointment for service at a tech station location.

                                 

 

 

Sports Complex SINC Site

  • The Sports Complex SINC Site  has 25 available Windows PCs.
  • There is a Printer/Copier/Scanner Available.
  • Hours of operations correspond with building hours of the Sports Complex.

Request Support

In order to ensure your request gets routed to the right group, all issues related to obtaining, installing or using this software must be submitted through the ITSM System.

Submit ITSM Ticket