Microsoft Office 365 for Students & Personal Devices

Installing Microsoft 365 Apps on a Personal Computer

Due to changes with Microsoft licensing, Chico State students will need to install Microsoft 365 apps differently now than they have in the past. Follow the steps below to walk through installing Microsoft 365 apps on a new device.

1. Navigate to Office.com and click "Sign in" 
   
    
2. When prompted to enter an email, enter [username]@csuchico.edu.
    
    
3. Enter your Chico password, and click "Yes" on the "Stay signed in?" box. You may be prompted for Duo to complete the sign-in.
4. On the next screen, you should see an "Install apps" drop-down on the right side.
5. Click "Microsoft 365 apps" and it should begin downloading an installer package.
   
    
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing Microsoft Office on your device.

If you are switching from the former [username]@mail.csuchico.edu account to the [username]@csuchico.edu account, and already have Office installed, signing in should be simple.

1. Open up an Office application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
2. Find your account management screen
   1. On PCs, this will be the top right corner. On Macs, it is top left. 
3. Choose either "Sign out" or "Switch Accounts" and remove the [username]@mail.csuchico.edu and/or [username]@temp.csuchico.edu account
4. Sign in with [username]@csuchico.edu and your Chico State password.
5. You should be able to resume using Office as you have in the past. 

If you need assistance with this process, please reach out to IT Support Services at 530-898-4357 or itss@csuchico.edu