Guide to Installing Office 365
Northwestern College provides students and staff with free access to Microsoft Office 365. Follow the steps below to install it on your device.
Step 1: Download Office 365
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Access the Office 365 installer website (you will need to sign-in using your Northwestern account): Download Office 365
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Click on the Install Office button
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When prompted, choose Save File.
- Once the download finishes, open the file to start installation.
Step 2: Install Office 365
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Open the installer you downloaded.
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Follow the on-screen prompts:
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On Windows: double-click the
.exe
file. -
On Mac: double-click the
.pkg
file.
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Wait while Office installs—this may take several minutes.
Step 3: Sign In with Your Northwestern College Account
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Once installation finishes, open any Office app (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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When asked to activate Office, choose Sign in.
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Enter your Northwestern College campus email address (e.g.,
username@nwciowa.edu
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Enter your campus password when prompted.
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After successful sign-in, Office 365 will be fully activated and ready to use.
✅ You’re all set! You now have access to the full suite of Microsoft Office apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and more.