Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft Office 365 is a subscription-based online office and software plus services suite which offers access to various services and software built around the Microsoft Office platform. This service provides cloud storage and collaboration for both students and faculty members through their University accounts. Some of the features included in Office 365 are Outlook, Newsfeed, SkyDrive Pro, Sites and access to the Microsoft Office Web Apps. Both students and faculty member sign into Office 365 through the following site: https://login.microsoftonline.com/
Student Office 365
Student accounts in Office 365 offer access to the following features:
- Outlook
- Calendar
- People
- Newsfeed
- SkyDrive Pro @ William Paterson University
- Sites
When logging into Office 365 with a student account, the student's inbox through Outlook is the first thing that is opened.
Student Login Problems
If you are having difficulty logging into your email after following these steps:
- Click the following link to access your email: https://login.microsoftonline.com/
- Login with your full email address, username@student.wpunj.edu, and the same password as WP Connect
Please clear your cache and cookies on the browser you are using to access your email. Here are three short ‘how to’ videos with step by step instructions:
- Google Chrome: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3x5MrsSYQ8
- Mozilla Firefox: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QezlAFIo1zg
- Internet Explorer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XURIEAzo9_A
- Safari: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIKW44231F0
After deleting your cache on the appropriate browser, please attempt logging into your email once again. If you are still experiencing issues, please contact the Help Desk.
Faculty/Staff Office 365
Faculty/Staff accounts in Office 365 offer access to the following features:
- Newsfeed
- SkyDrive Pro @ William Paterson University
- Sites
Please Note: Faculty/Staff email is still hosted through Microsoft Exchange. To access a faculty/staff email inbox, please use email.wpunj.edu.
When logging into Office 365 with a faculty/staff account, the member's SkyDrive Pro is the first thing that is opened.
