NOTE: UCI students should visit the Office ProPlus for Students page instead for detailed steps on how to obtain their free copy of MS Office.
Full-time faculty & staff whose departments are enrolled in MCCA licensing are eligible to install Microsoft Office on their personal devices and computers.
Note that all installations create an ongoing financial responsibility for your department. Your license may be revoked for non-payment.
You may download the software by logging in to your Office 365 account*. Instructions are below.
Health Science and Medical Center Staff
HS & Medical Center Users do NOT get Office 365 accounts and will therefore not be able to use these instructions to download Microsoft Office. We recommend ordering Office through the UCI bookstore or directly through Microsoft at this time for personal devices.
Installation
Tablet and Smartphones
For tablets & smartphones, install Office via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Windows and MacOS Computers
Note: You must uninstall previous versions of Office before installing.
Note: Microsoft may change the Office 365 screens without notice. One quick way to find the "Install Office" link is to click on the question mark HELP icon and query "install office" or "install software".
- Login to Office 365 via web browser (outlook.com/uci.edu).
- Select the Gear icon in the upper-right corner of the window.
- Near the bottom of the list, under the heading "Your App Settings," choose Office 365.
- On the next page, choose Software.
- On the next page, follow Microsoft's instructions to install Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
Users of OIT's Office 365 services who have a UCI-paid Office subscription such as MCCA or Office 365 ProPlus. Your local computing support office can tell you if you are eligible.
Which departments are enrolled in MCCA?
UC-MCCA enrollees
MCCA is a department-wide annual leasing leasing program for Microsoft software based on headcount. Below are the participating departments as of February, 2015. Contact your unit's Computing Support desk for more information.The following departments are enrolled in "Campus Desktop".
| Department | Comment |
|---|---|
| A&BS (all departments) | |
| Academic Affairs | |
| Admissions | |
| Advanced Power & Energy Program | |
| Athletics | |
| Bio Sci Dean's Office | no other faculty or staff |
| Biomedical Engineering | MCCA-enrolled for Office only - they are eligible for the Personal Use licensing |
| Cal-IT2 | |
| Campus Recreation | |
| Child Care Services | |
| Design & Construction Services | |
| Disability Services Center | |
| Division of Continuing Education (DCE)/University Extension | |
| DUE | |
| Education | |
| Engineering Dean's Office | not faculty or staff - see MAE and MAE entries |
| Enrollment Services | |
| Financial Aid & Scholarships | |
| Grad Division | |
| Hospitality & Dining Services | |
| Humanities Computing Office | no other faculty or staff |
| Humanities Dean's Office | no other faculty or staff |
| ICS | |
| Institute of Transportation Studies | |
| Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering | MCCA-enrolled for Office only - they are eligible for the Personal Use licensing |
| Merage School of Business | |
| Office of Institutional Research | |
| Office of Planning & Budget | |
| Office of Research | |
| OIT | |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | |
| Physical Sciences Dean's Office | no other faculty or staff |
| Registrar | |
| School of Law | |
| School of Medicine | |
| School of the Arts | |
| Social Ecology | |
| Social Sciences | |
| Stem Cell Research Center | |
| Stu. Life & Lead. | |
| Student Affairs | |
| Student Housing | |
| UCI Libraries | |
| ULAR | |
| University Advancement | |
| University Club | |
| WHCS |
UC-MCCA = UC- Microsoft Consolidated Campus Agreement
How long can I use Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus?
Faculty and staff can use this plan as long as they are employed by the university and their department is enrolled in MCCA licensing (or their business office has paid the annual renewal for their individual Office 365 ProPlus license).
How many computers and devices can I install Office on?
You may install the Office software on up to five computers, five tablets and five mobile phones.
What are the minimum system requirements?
To install Office, your PC or Mac must meet the minimum system requirements. View the system requirements.
I'm having trouble installing Office, where can I get help?
If you're experiencing issues trying to install Office on your PC or Mac, see Troubleshoot Office installation with Office 365 for business.
How does one transfer files between one’s own Microsoft OneDrive accounts? (UCI account, personal account) ?
At this point, this is a manual process. Microsoft may provide additional tools of features in the future.
I forgot my password.
Contact the OIT Help Desk at (949)824-2222.
I'm having trouble with activation.
Call Microsoft
If you are having problems please call Microsoft at: 1-800-642-7676
Select Home User and follow the prompts for Office Install help
Alternate Phone Support: 1-800-865-9408
- Office 365
- options, 4,1,5 for Office Pro Plus
Call or visit the closest Microsoft Store:
Microsoft Store at South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714)338-2130
How do I get Office Mobile for my tablet or phone?
Install Office Mobile via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.