Microsoft Office

Smith-owned desktop or laptop computers have Microsoft Office applications already installed—there is no need to download or install Microsoft Office on Smith equipment. The information pertaining to Office 365 on this page does not apply to Smith-assigned desktop or laptop computers.

Office 365 for Personal Use

Active Smith students, faculty, and staff are eligible to install Microsoft Office 365 for Education applications on their personally owned computers and mobile devices. Users can install Office 365 on up to five different machines simultaneously, including Windows and macOS computers, tablets, and mobile devices.

Note: Your Office 365 account credentials are your Smith email address and Smith password. The password changes when you change your Smith network password.

Install Office 365 on Your Personal Device

Note: If your computer has an older version of Microsoft Office, we recommend uninstalling it before you begin this process.

1. Go to Office.com and select Sign in.

2. Enter your Smith email address and password.

3. Once logged in, select Install and more from the dropdown at the top right. If you do not see the Microsoft 365 apps option listed, reach out to ithelp@smith.edu for assistance.

4. Select the Office 365 apps option to download the software installer to your computer.

5. It will download to your Downloads folder by default. Double-click the installer to begin the installation.

6. After installation, the applications will be in your Applications folder (Mac) or in the Start menu (Windows).

You can verify you are signed in with your Smith account by opening an Office application (Word, Excel). On a Mac, your name and initials will be displayed on the top left. On Windows, your name will be on the top right.

Who is eligible?

Active Smith students, faculty, and staff, part-time or full-time. Some examples of ineligible users are temporary employees, limited-term employees, people auditing classes, and non-Smith enrolled students. This account requires you to have an @smith.edu email address.

How long will my account remain active?

Your account will remain active as long as you are a current student or employee and you launch at least one Office application each month while connected to the Internet. When your Smith account expires, you can purchase an Office 365 license directly from Microsoft.

Should I store my files in OneDrive?

You can store personal files in OneDrive if you wish, but the ITS policy prohibits the use of OneDrive to store college-owned data. Please note that Smith College is a Google institution and does not offer support for Microsoft OneDrive.

Where can I get more information on this product?

Visit the Office 365 webpage.