Bowdoin provides all students with a free Microsoft 365 license, which includes 1 terabyte of OneDrive cloud storage.
Microsoft 365
What does the student Office 365 license include?
Microsoft 365 includes full and web-based versions of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote), as well as Teams, OneDrive, Planner, Forms, and more. Each student can install Office on up to five computers and mobile devices.
The license also provides unlimited access to Microsoft 365 mobile apps on iPhone, Android, and Windows phones.
Where do I download and install Microsoft 365 from?
For personal computers, you can install Office and any mobile apps at: https://office365.bowdoin.edu.
For Bowdoin-issued computers, Office is available in Self Service for macOS or in the Company Portal app for Windows.
Microsoft OneDrive (1 terabyte of cloud storage)
What does the student OneDrive license include?
1 terabyte of cloud storage. Without the Bowdoin license, OneDrive only offers 5 GB of storage.
How do I get OneDrive?
No installation is needed for OneDrive. Access your account at: https://office365.bowdoin.edu.
Can anyone else access my files on OneDrive?
You decide who can access your files on OneDrive. Learn more about sharing files.
Can I access my OneDrive files offline?
You need to download the files to use them offline. When you reconnect to the internet, you can sync the files to ensure your online versions match your downloaded versions. Learn more about syncing files.
Can I edit files in OneDrive on a device without Office installed?
You can edit or view files in any browser using Office Online.
What if I already have a OneDrive account?
If OneDrive is linked to a personal email account, it won't be affected by your Bowdoin OneDrive account. If your OneDrive account is associated with your Bowdoin email, please contact the Service Desk for more information.
Additional Assistance
For questions, call the IT Service Desk at 207-725-3030.