Microsoft 365
WHAT IS MICROSOFT 365?
Microsoft 365 (M365) is the on-line version of Office applications that you are familiar with already and so much more. It enables you to connect with people, information, and content you need to do your best work, from any device.
- The latest versions of Office applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Access to a multitude of productivity and collaboration applications
- 1 TB of OneDrive storage
Please Note:
- Microsoft 365 is not intended to replace Microsoft Office on your TSC deployed computer. It is for your personal computer or mobile device.
- Microsoft 365 (M365) is provided and supported by Microsoft.
- Please ensure that files stored in M365’s OneDrive are moved to your own storage before your tenure with the University ends. When your UWinnipeg accounts are terminated, you will be unable to access your files. Also, additional data retention standards may be implemented for data stored in M365. These standards will be communicated to all Faculty and Staff before being implemented.
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is one of the M365 suite of applications. MS Teams is incredibly powerful and provides chat, file sharing and video conferencing features. MS Teams will allow our entire campus community to collaborate like never before, with everyone at the University, as well as colleagues outside of our campus community.
Please Note: MS Teams will work through a web browser, but the only browser that provides all video and chat features is Google Chrome. Browsers such as Safari, Internet Explorer, Edge and Firefox can be used, but will have limitations, which are documented here.
GET STARTED
Once you have an account provided to you by the Technology Service Desk and your email password matches your campus network password, feel free to log in to your account at MS 365 Login.
To request a Microsoft Team or a Distribution List, please submit your request from a computer logged on the campus network, please visit the UWinnipeg Service Desk portal, MyServiceDesk:
https://whd.uwinnipeg.ca/helpdesk/WebObjects/Helpdesk.woa
Please submit a ticket for either a Service Request > M365 > Distribution List or Service Request > M365 > Team.
Once approved and created, the owner will then have access to manage members.
Helpful Resources
How do I request a Distribution List?
How do I request a Team?
Best Practices for Managing Distribution Lists
Best Practices for Managing Teams
SUPPORT
TSC will provide support for your M365 login account. Please contact the Service Desk at either servicedesk@uwinnipeg.ca or 204 786-9149 if you encounter any issues logging in.
As Microsoft 365 is provided and maintained by Microsoft, please use the training resources from Microsoft listed below to answer questions about the applications. For technical support, please contact Microsoft by clicking here.
We suggest using the "Contact support in the browser" option on their support page.
TRAINING
To assist you in becoming familiar with the multitude of features that the Microsoft 365 suite of applications provide, we have self-serve training resources provided by Microsoft listed below.
Microsoft 365 Training
Quick overview of the Microsoft 365 web versions of Office applications (Word, Excel, etc)
Training for the top 8 Microsoft 365 applications
Microsoft Teams Training for Owners
There are a number of valuable resources to help you set up and manage your Team. Click on any of the links below to access excellent training and information resources from Microsoft:
Complete set of MS Teams Video Training
Teams for Education Quick Start Guide
PRIVACY
The University’s Information and Privacy Office has reviewed the Microsoft 365 service and has composed a Privacy Notice. The details of that Notice can be found here.