ITS supports a variety of Microsoft Office suite applications to assist with productivity needs at WCM. The Microsoft Office suite is available for Windows, Mac, and web-based access at O365.weill.cornell.edu. If you are logging into Microsoft applications off campus, you will need to use Duo two-factor authentication.
The main Microsoft desktop applications are:
Microsoft Office 365 Suite (included with ITS-tagged computers):
Other applications include:
Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio) can be downloaded on an ITS-tagged computer at no additional cost. Office 365 can also be downloaded on a personal device by logging into your account and clicking the Install Office button. Please note, if you download from the O365 portal and leave WCM, your software license will deactivate and the software will no longer function.
While there are free versions of Visio and Project (known as Planner) in your O365 online account, the professional versions are available with a fee. Current pricing for these applications is available on our Rates page under the “Software Licenses” category.
There are two ways to download Microsoft Office 365:
ITS-tagged computers: While many tagged laptops come with Office installed, you can download it to your ITS-tagged using the WCM App Store, if needed. Additionally, you can contact the Service Desk for assistance in downloading the software.
Home computers, personal computers, computers that are not ITS-Tagged: You can download a free copy of Office 365 at O365.med.cornell.edu using our installation guide.
Can I download Microsoft Office for Macs?
Yes, Officecan be downloaded on an ITS-tagged machine via the WCM App Store:
Should I use the O365 or desktop version of Microsoft Visio?
Use Visio for O365 if you:
Request/keep the paid desktop version of Visio if you:
For a complete comparison, please see KB0017334.
For a detailed description on how to access Visio for Teams, please see KB0017339.