NOTE: UCI students should visit the Office ProPlus for Students article instead for detailed steps on how to obtain their free copy of MS Office.
Full-time faculty and staff who do not work for UCI Health 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 Microsoft 365 account*. Instructions are below.
Health Science and Medical Center employees do NOT get Microsoft 365 accounts and will therefore not be able to use these instructions to download Microsoft Office. We recommend ordering Microsoft Office through the UCI bookstore or directly through Microsoft at this time for personal devices.
For tablets and smartphones, install Microsoft Office via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
You must uninstall previous versions of Office before installing.
Note: Microsoft may change the Microsoft 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".
Faculty and staff can use this plan as long as they are employed by the university.
You may install the Office software on up to five computers, five tablets and five mobile phones.
To install Office, your PC or Mac must meet the minimum system requirements. View the system requirements.
If you're experiencing issues trying to install Office on your PC or Mac, see Troubleshoot Office installation with Microsoft 365 for business.
At this point, this is a manual process. Microsoft may provide additional tools of features in the future.
Please note that the password you used for your UCInetID may not necessarily work for your Microsoft 365/AD account because we have implemented a new system to ensure our users choose strong, unique passwords.
Before proceeding, remember the password guidelines:
Ready? Let's Go!
If you need more assistance, Contact the OIT Help Desk at (949)824-2222.
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
Microsoft Store at South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714)338-2130
Install Office Mobile via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.