Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsft 365 Copilot for desktop allows users access to a collection of software and services developed by Microsoft for productivity, collaboration, cloud storage, and more. The collection includes the following downloadable desktop applications:

  • Outlook
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • OneNote
  • Teams
  • Publisher (PC only)
  • Access (PC only)
  • OneDrive

 

How to Get Microsoft 365 Copilot

The downloadable desktop applications are available from the Microsoft 365 Copilot web page. Once logged in with your UW credentials, download the desktop applications by clicking “Install Office” in the upper right.

For mobile apps, visit your device’s app store.

Login with your UW credentials to Microsoft 365 CoPilot

License Details

Your UW Microsoft 365 CoPilot user subscription:

  • Office applications can be installed on up to five PCs, Macs, five tablets, and five smartphones.
  • This software can be used on both personal and UW-owned computers and devices.
  • It expires when you leave the UW.
  • It is a per-person license. You may not share it with family or friends. We encourage the use of Microsoft Office LTSC in lab environments or on shared devices.

Additional Information

Microsoft 365 CoPilot FAQs

  • You can install Office on up to 5 PCs or Macs, five tablets, and five smartphones.

  • Yes

  • The UW Microsoft 365 CoPilot software license is contingent on being a faculty, staff, or student. Once you leave the UW, your Microsoft license will expire. For more information about services expiring can be found here: Expiration of access to IT services.

  • We strongly encourage individual users to use Microsoft 365 CoPilot, which automatically includes the latest features and updates. However, a perpetual license is free and can be used only on institutionally owned computers. For more information, see Microsoft Office LTSC.

  • The applications and services included with Microsoft 365 CoPilot depend on your kind of Microsoft license. Click this link to see the applications and services available to you: https://www.office.com/apps


Quick Facts

Available for

  • Students
  • Faculty
  • Staff

Platform

PC, Mac, iOS, Android

Cost

Free

Category:

  • Free
  • Free for Students
  • Productivity

Documentation and Support