Faculty/Staff/Students: Where can I get Microsoft Office software for working at home?

The easiest way to download a copy of the Microsoft Office Suite for personal use:

Follow the steps below to download Microsoft Office on a Windows machine or Mac.

1.  Navigate to the following URL:  https://portal.office.com/
2. If prompted, login with your full WCSU email address and current email password.
3. Complete MFA.
4. On the left hand side of the page, click the Apps icon:

5.  In the top right hand of your screen, click Install apps, then click Microsoft 365 apps .

6. This will direct you to a new screen/tab. In the new tab, select Install Office:

7. The executable file to install office will appear in the top right. Click on OfficeSetup.exe, which will start the installation on your device.

8.  The installation is an automated process – and it will download everything it needs from the internet. The process may take a few minutes.

Need help? Read about it or watch a video here

If you run into any issues, please report them at requestit@wcsu.edu or call the IT&I service desk at (203)-837-8467.