Recently, Microsoft revised its educational licensing terms, resulting in changes to our personal-use agreement. As a result, access to Microsoft Office on personal devices is now limited to the web-based versions of the applications.
We are actively working with Microsoft to explore updated licensing options that may restore access to the downloadable desktop apps for personal use.
In the meantime:
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Faculty and staff can continue using the full desktop versions of Office on their barcoded Hamilton-issued computers.
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Students still have full access to Microsoft Office on all lab and public computers across campus.
This article walks you through how to:
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Register for a Microsoft Office account
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Sign in to the web-based Office suite
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Launch and use the web applications
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Install and manage add-ons
Instructions
Registering for an Office Account
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Go to the Microsoft 365 for Education Signup page.
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Enter your Hamilton email address when asked for an email.
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If you are a student, select the I'm a student option. If you are faculty or staff, select the I'm a teacher option.
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Fill out all required fields, including your name, date of birth, password, and the verification code sent to your email.
Please note that the password you create for your Microsoft account is unique - it will not sync with other Hamilton systems (like email, MyHamilton, Blackboard, etc.).
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After confirming your account creation, click Get Started. This will guide you to install and set up the Microsoft Authenticator app.
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Once finished, you will be redirected to your Microsoft Office web portal.
Logging into the Web-Based Client Portal
If you already have a Microsoft account with your Hamilton email, follow these steps to log in:
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Open your browser and go to Office.com.
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Click Sign in in the top right corner of the page.
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Enter your Hamilton email address and your Microsoft Office password.
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Follow the multi-factor authentication prompt to verify your identity.
Microsoft Office Web Portal
After successfully logging into your Office account, you will see your portal. Your portal will provide the following:
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Search (Copilot): Use the search tab to find files, Office applications, messages, and more within your account.
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Create: The create tab offers streamlined options for making documents, including templates.
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Apps: The apps tab lists all available applications in your account.
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Your Account: At the bottom left of your portal, you can sign out, edit your account, and more.
Using Add-Ons
To use add-ons for each application, go to the Home tab. At the right end of the home bar, you will find the add-ons.
More information
For further questions or concerns, please contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@hamilton.edu or submit a service request through the client portal.