Starting Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, Microsoft is changing how it provides Office 365 licenses to the University of Delaware. This change will not impact student, faculty and staff use of Microsoft applications and services (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) but will affect how a portion of the UD community can access these resources.

Most Microsoft users at UD will move seamlessly to an “A3” license. This group includes most full- and part-time faculty, salaried staff, professional staff, non-exempt staff and matriculated students. Users should not notice any changes in their use of Office 365 applications. Office apps for mobile devices will continue to function normally.

Some members of the UD community will be transitioned to an “A1” license. This license includes groups like non-University employees, adjunct faculty and visiting scholars. After Feb. 1, 2021, users with an A1 license will no longer be able to download or use Microsoft’s standalone Office 365 applications and licenses for previously downloaded Office 365 applications will expire within 90 days or by May 2021. However, users will have access to Microsoft’s online suite of applications and services and continued use of Office apps for mobile devices. Users will also retain access to their individual user files.

UDIT and/or designated IT Professionals will be reaching out to users identified as moving to the A1 licensing. You can also direct any questions to your designated IT Professional or to the IT Support Center at askit@udel.edu.

For further information, please visit: http://www.udel.edu/008015