Introduction
Columbia College has purchased the rights to use the latest version of Microsoft Office for campus-related purposes at home under its Microsoft Campus Subscription Enrollment. Eligible faculty and staff members can install Microsoft Office on up to 5 PCs or Macs, 5 tablets, and 5 smartphones.
Applies to: Faculty Staff
Eligibility
Program Details & Eligibility
Microsoft 365 desktop application licenses are provided to Columbia College employees under the following guidelines:
●Faculty: All full-time and adjunct faculty members are included under this license agreement.
●Staff & Part-Time Employees: Eligible on the condition that they are required to use Microsoft Office as part of their job responsibilities.
●Installation Limit: Each licensed user can install Microsoft 365 apps on up to 5 PCs or Macs, 5 tablets, and 5 smartphones.
Setup Instructions
How to Download & Install Office
1 Navigate to the Microsoft Office Portal
2 Sign In with Your Columbia College Credentials
Enter your Columbia College account information when prompted.
●Enter your username followed by @ccis.edu (e.g., username@ccis.edu) and your myPortal password.
●Note: Your username will NOT be your CougarMail address.
●Click Sign In and complete your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) prompt if required.
3 Select Install Apps
Once logged into the Office home page, locate the install options in the top right.
●Click on Install apps (or Install and more, depending on your view).
●Select Microsoft 365 apps (or Install Office) from the dropdown list.
4 Download and Run the Installer
Follow the on-screen instructions to download the setup file and install the Office suite on your machine.
●Click Install Office to start the download.
●Open the downloaded installer file and follow the setup prompts to complete the installation on your device.
Important Note for Chromebook Users
If you are using a Chromebook, desktop application downloads are not supported on ChromeOS. You can access the full online versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other tools through your web browser at office.com.
Support & Assistance
Get Help
If you encounter any issues downloading or installing Microsoft Office, contact the Technology Solutions Center at 573-875-4357 or use the support resources below: