The latest software offering for Iowa State faculty, staff and students comprises a suite of Microsoft classics that can be installed on up to 10 personal devices for free.
The Office 365 ProPlus program includes versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and, for PCs and mobile devices, the note-taking app OneNote.
Members of the ISU community can install the cloud-based software on up to five Macs or PCs and up to five mobile devices as well, said Darin Dugan, systems analyst in information technology services.
Users are allowed to use the software and even upgrade to new versions as long as they remain Iowa State employees or students. When employees leave the university or students graduate, they must buy licenses or personal subscriptions to continue using the software at full capacity. Otherwise, the programs will function in read-only mode. Microsoft periodically checks eligibility against valid ISU Net-IDs.
Install ProPlus on PCs or Macs
- Sign on to Office 365 by clicking "Outlook" at the top of the ISU homepage or by going to outlook.iastate.edu. Students should sign on to office365.iastate.edu.
- Click "Office 365" (black bar at the top)
- On the next page, click "install now" to download and run the installation file
Install ProPlus on mobile devices
- Sign on to Office 365 by clicking "Outlook" at the top of the ISU homepage or by going to outlook.iastate.edu. Students should sign on to office365.iastate.edu.
- Click "Office 365" (black bar at the top)
- Click "Office on your devices" (middle column)
- Make ensure you've selected the right device (for example, "iphone" or "Windows tablet")
- Provide an email address and click the "send email" button. You'll receive instructions on downloading your app shortly.
MS software still available through HUP, too
Iowa State faculty and staff also can continue to buy Microsoft Office for $9.95 through the older Microsoft Home Use Program. The HUP program, however, restricts users to purchasing either a PC or Mac version of the software (not both) and only allows installs on two computers. It doesn't offer software upgrades or apps for mobile devices. Software purchased through HUP must be removed when faculty and staff leave the university.
