Improved Microsoft Office 365 User Experience
Overview
UNLV Information Technology is making Microsoft Office 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) easier to use by moving users into a single tenant. This consolidation is in response to Microsoft’s licensing changes and will deliver positive changes to users, including better services, improved experiences, and continued access to important software.
Most students, faculty, and staff will not be impacted by the Microsoft Office 365 changes. There is a small group of users who are affected by the changes. Those individuals will receive personalized communications to address their specific needs and help them prepare for the transition.
Planned Improvements
Improved Collaboration
- Easier collaboration and sharing between students, faculty, and staff using Microsoft Office 365 products
Expanded Cloud Services
- Increased Microsoft cloud services with high-speed networking and fast onboarding to requested services for research or budgeted projects (customer incurs cost)
Better Security
- More secure, streamlined login to Microsoft accounts using the university ACE account
Uninterrupted Access
- Microsoft Office 365 software, including desktop versions, will still be available for users after the change
Project Timeline
- Project start | As soon as possible
- Personalized communication to affected users | As soon as possible
- New Office 365 account registration disabled | Dec. 11
- Go live | December 27, 2024
What to Expect
Most Users
A majority of students, faculty, and staff will not be affected by the Microsoft Office 365 changes. No action is needed.
Impacted Users
We have identified a small group of individuals who are impacted, and we will send personalized communications that address specific needs and provide details on how they need to prepare for the changes. We are available to answer questions and support users during this transition.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you didn’t set up an account by Dec. 11, you’ll be able to use your ACE account to access Office 365 on Dec. 27. Students who don’t have Office 365 set up on their computer can use RebelApps for remote access to the tools. They can also visit a computer lab. Employees can contact the IT Help Desk to set up remote access to Office 365 on their UNLV computer. If anyone has questions, please contact the IT Help Desk.
Contacts
Technical Assistance
Project Lead
John Nicpon, Senior Manager of Systems Engineering
Project Sponsor
Todd Prins, Director of Enterprise Systems