Microsoft 365

"Microsoft 365, also known as Office 365 or Office.com, is a cloud-based suite of productivity tools from Microsoft, allowing you to work from where ever you are and with virtually any device. It integrates apps you need to collaborate with your classmates or coworkers.

Current students, faculty or staff (Employees, not POI's) can log into Office.com with their UMS credentials, thereby gaining access to an Microsoft 365 account. They can then install and/or use the following products.  (The terms and included products are subject to change on an annual basis.)
- Office Pro Plus - A full version of the latest version of Office for Windows or Mac for a personally-owned computer.
- Office Online - A web based version of Office.
- Office for iPad, iPhone and Android. (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)

Please Note: Microsoft 365 accounts will use the complete 'userid'@maine.edu account of the user, and password. Do not attempt to change this password via Office.com.  This must be done by changing your UMS account password at accounts.maine.edu."

Also Known As

  • Office 365
  • O365
  • Office.com

How to Access

Eligible users can go to  http://office.com and sign in with your full @maine.edu email address.

  • Never attempt to change your password using a Microsoft Site.  Go to accounts.maine.edu
  • You do NOT need to sign up for a License,  If you are eligible, UMS will have assigned you one. 

Available To

  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Students

Access to UMS Services is based upon the UMS Account Life Cycle Policy.

Where Available

  • System-wide - Any Campus

Charges for Service

  • There are no direct charges to departments or individuals for this service.