With a subscription, you'll always have the latest features, fixes, and security updates along with ongoing tech support at no extra cost. You also get extra online storage and cloud-connected features that let you collaborate on files in real time. Microsoft 365 includes the robust Office desktop apps that you’re familiar with, like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Microsoft 365 is a subscription that includes the most collaborative, up-to-date features in one seamless, integrated experience. However, there are no upgrade options, which means if you plan to upgrade to the next major release, you'll have to buy it at full price. One-time purchases are available for both PCs and Macs. Data or accounts created in Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive in the ITS-managed service cannot be migrated to the Michigan Medicine environment.Office 2021 is sold as a one-time purchase, which means you pay a single, up-front cost to get Office apps for one computer. The ITS-managed Microsoft 365 service for academic campuses is not permitted for Michigan Medicine business, education, patient care, or research use.

More information can be found through HITS. The Microsoft 365 service for Michigan Medicine is managed separately to meet the organization’s regulatory, contractual, and security requirements. Refer to Microsoft’s accessibility page for Microsoft 365 apps for more information.

Refer to the Sensitive Data Guide for more information. Microsoft Office 365 at U-M may not be used with sensitive university data, with the exception of Student Education Records (regulated by FERPA). If you have questions or need assistance beyond access, please visit Microsoft Office Support.Īlthough additional Microsoft services may be available for use with your Microsoft 365 account, these services do not come with institutional support and should not be used for critical university business, research, or educational use cases.

Support is limited to helping you access the Office 365 productivity apps via your account. The ITS Service Center offers only limited support for Microsoft Office 365.

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