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Student Technology Information: MS Office 365

A guide to technology to support your learning.

Free Microsoft Office for Students

Office 365

Harper College offers a complimentary copy of Microsoft Office 365 to credit students. This software package includes:

  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Excel
  • OneNote
  • OneDrive
  • ... and more

Navigate through the tabs above to learn how to sign up, install and use the software.

To sign up for your free Microsoft Office 365 account:

  1. Go to www.office.com
  2. Sign with your MyHarper username and password.
  3. Click on the Install Office to choose which Office 365 apps to download.

You can download Office for use on up to 5 desktops, 5 mobile devices, and 5 tablets. 

For more details, see Microsoft 365 Education page.

Office for the web makes it easier for you to work in the cloud because Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and PDF documents open in your web browser. Sign in to your Microsoft Office 365 account to get started.

You can access your documents whenever you have an Internet connection, from almost any device. 

Documents stored in your OneDrive are easily accessible on any device with an internet connection. And sharing documents with others is as simple as sending a link!

Use the links below to learn more:

Library E-Books and Tutorials

Need Help?

To request help with accessing Microsoft Office 365 and/or downloading the software, please contact the Student Service Desk

Need Technology or Technical Assistance?

The Harper College library has Chromebooks, wi-fi hotspots and graphing calculators available for free semester-long loan rentals. Equipment is available through the Library (in Building F) while supplies last. Students must be registered for the current semester to borrow equipment.

Students can request an equipment loan by visiting the Library during open building hours.

The Student Service Desk provides free technical support for students. Support is currently available through virtual chat, email, or phone.

They can help with:

  • Blackboard
  • Harper Student Email
  • MyHarper Student Portal

For full details and current hours, visit the Student Service Desk page