Service Summary
Microsoft allows George Mason University to provide the latest version of Microsoft Office with Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise at no cost. Each user may install Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise on up to five devices. The software is free as long as you are active at Mason. Access is tied to your email address.
- See Microsoft 365 Applications and Add-Ins for more information about included apps.
- See Software Listing: Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for more information about licensing
Getting This Service
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise is automatically added at the time of email account creation. Instructions to install Microsoft Office are available:
Employee Eligibility
All active employees are eligible. Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise must connect to the internet once every 30 days to verify that you are still eligible for the free software. When you stop working at George Mason University, your Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise subscription will end. At that time you can purchase Microsoft Office from a retail store.
Note: Retirees, Affiliates, and Contractors are not eligible for this service.
Student Eligibility
All current students are eligible. Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise must connect to the internet once every 30 days to verify that you are still eligible for the free software. When you stop taking classes at George Mason University, your Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise subscription will end. At that time you can purchase Microsoft Office at a retail store.
Policy
All users of the George Mason University network must adhere to University Policy Number 1301: Responsible Use of Computing.