Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 is the modern version of the Microsoft Office suite.
Microsoft 365 is subscription-based, and includes the standard Microsoft Office applications: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote.
Which Version Works for You?
Everyone at USD qualifies for a version of Microsoft 365. Read more below to learn which version is available for you!

Microsoft 365 Online (A1)
Available For
The Microsoft 365 Online (A1) suite is available to those with a USD email address but is limited to:
- Contractors
- Adjunct faculty
- Part-time employees
Microsoft 365 Local Install (A3)
Available For
The Microsoft 365 Local Install (A3) is available for the following user groups:
- All USD students
- All USD employees with an ITS-issed computer enrolled in the Computer Replacement Program (CRP)
Learn more about the Computer Replacement Program (CRP) here
Features
The Microsoft 365 Online (A1) suite includes in-browser use of the following applications:
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- OneNote
Features
The Microsoft 365 Local Install (A3) suite includes the following applications for installation on your computer:
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- OneNote
- Publisher (Windows only)
- Access (Windows only)
Limitations
- The Microsoft Online (A1) suite does not include local installation of the Office suite
- Users must have an Internet connect to use this suite
- Online suite has some limited features - for a complete list of limited features, please review Microsoft’s documentation
Limitations
Users with the Microsoft 365 Local Install (A3) license are able to use the installed Office suite or the Online Applications - there are no restrictions for this license.
How to Access
- Go to Office.com
- Log in with your USDOne credentials
- Click an application on your choice on the left to use it in-browser
Applications missing from the side bar? Request a license here
Need more help? Contact the ITS Help Desk
How to Access
- Go to Office.com
- Log in with your USDOne credentials
- Click "Install Office" in the upper right-hand corner
Missing the install button? Request a license here
Need more help? Check out our detailed install instructions here, or contact the Help Desk
Other Notes
Disabled Applications
In order to integrate with the USD technology ecosystem, some Microsoft 365 applications have been disabled.
Application |
Reason for Disable |
Microsoft Exchange |
USD uses Gmail for Education as our primary mail system |
Microsoft Teams |
USD uses Google Chat as our primary messaging and collaboration tool |
Microsoft Bookings |
Microsoft Bookings conflicts with other USD tools and systems |
Microsoft OneDrive Policy
ITS DOES NOT RECOMMEND USING MICROSOFT OneDrive.
Although OneDrive is available through your MS365 suite, all files in OneDrive are permanently deleted upon leaving or graduating from USD.
ITS recommends using Google Drive, which remains accessible for alumni and does not delete data.