How can I download Microsoft Office for my personal computer?

Overview

UIC students, faculty, and staff may install Microsoft Office on their personal devices. Depending on your Microsoft 365 licensing assignment, you may be able to install Office on up to:

  • 5 Windows PCs or Mac computers,
  • 5 tablets, or 
  • 5 mobile devices

Microsoft Office Applications

Microsoft Office includes applications such as:

  • Excel
  • OneNote
  • Outlook
  • OneDrive
  • PowerPoint
  • Teams
  • Word

Install Microsoft Office

To obtain Microsoft Office for your personal computer, follow the steps below:

  1. Visit officedownload.uic.edu.
  2. Log in with your UIC email address and password.
  3. Authenticate with Duo 2-Factor Authentication.
  4. Select the language and version of Microsoft Office to download.  
    • Note: The programs that you have access to are determined by your UIC affiliation.  
    • Students will not have access to Access/Publisher through this Office download.
  5. Select Install Office.

Download page with the Install Office button circled and a red arrow.

  1. Once the software has been downloaded, select the installer to begin the installation process.
  2. Close once complete.
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