- Microsoft Office Free Download
- How To Get Microsoft Suite For Free
- Microsoft Works Free For Students
- Microsoft Excel Student Free
By downloading you agree to the terms and conditions of the Microsoft Office for BU Students Program:
Microsoft Office Free Download
- You are a full or part time student at Boston University, enrolled and settled in an accredited program during the semester you are accessing this service.
- You are permitted to download only one copy of EACH version of Office (Mac OS and Windows) offered.
- That your software download is for personal use and may not be sold or transferred to another person.
- Your software download will be for one installation of the software. Additional (secondary) installations are governed by each software package individual End User License Agreement (EULA).
- Software must be installed on a computer under the control of the eligible Boston University student. Licenses may not be transferred from the student to another party.
To download select your operating system
Anytime, anywhere. Available at no extra cost through the Microsoft Student Advantage program, Office 365 gives students enrolled at the College access to a the latest versions of Office Suite, with all the features and functions you’ve come to expect. Create, collaborate, edit, and view files – even when you’re on the go. Microsoft Software for Students and Families The DOE provides free Microsoft software to students and families. Much of this software has education-specific content that supports our students’ academic improvement. In addition, familiarity with these tools will help prepare students for college and careers.
Office 365 apps
- Office 365 Apps activate on or off the BU network and will remain activate according to your BU affiliation
- You can install Office on up to 5 PCs or Macs, 5 tablets, and 5 smartphones.
- Ensure Older versions of Office are uninstalled (2010,2013,2016)
- On newly purchased Windows computers Office 365 should already be installed and you can just sign in just by opening an application
- Office 365 IS NOT compatible with MSI install of Project/Visio 2016 (Details on MSI versus Click-to-Run (C2R) installers)
Go to https://www.office.com/
Click “Sign in”
Enter your BU email address “username@bu.edu” then click “Next”
If you get the following prompt ensure to select “Work or school account”
You will then get a login prompt from adfs.bu.edu, enter your BU username and Kerberos Password
How To Get Microsoft Suite For Free
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Check click “Install Office” in the top right then click “Office 365 apps”
Microsoft Works Free For Students
Follow the on screen instructions to complete installation
Microsoft Excel Student Free
Finally open any of the Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and you will be prompted to Sign in to activate. Use your BU email address and again select “Work or school account” if prompted