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

  1. Access the Office 365 installer website (you will need to sign-in using your Northwestern account): Download Office 365

  2. Click on the Install Office button

  3. When prompted, choose Save File.

  4. Once the download finishes, open the file to start installation.

Step 2: Install Office 365

  1. Open the installer you downloaded.

  2. Follow the on-screen prompts:

    • On Windows: double-click the .exe file.

    • On Mac: double-click the .pkg file.

  3. Wait while Office installs—this may take several minutes.


Step 3: Sign In with Your Northwestern College Account

  1. Once installation finishes, open any Office app (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  2. When asked to activate Office, choose Sign in.

  3. Enter your Northwestern College campus email address (e.g., username@nwciowa.edu).

  4. Enter your campus password when prompted.

  5. 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.