Get Microsoft Office 365 for Free!
As an active Charter Oak State College student or faculty member, you can download and install Microsoft Office 365 on your personal computer at no cost. This includes popular apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive, and Outlook—everything you need to stay productive and connected.
Need help using these apps?
Our Help Desk can assist with installation issues, but they aren’t able to provide detailed support for how to use Office 365 tools. For tips and tutorials, please check out the helpful support links on this page.
Training resources for Office 365 Online & Office Downloads
Your Office applications will be available both over the web or through installation to your device.
Please follow these steps to download/install the Microsoft apps on your device:
- Go to Microsoft 365 Apps and login to that site with your Charter Oak student credentials.
- On the Apps page, you should see a button in the upper-right that is labeled "Install apps". Click on that and select the first option - Microsoft 365 apps. Follow any security prompts that you may get in the upcoming steps.
- You will then be sent to a page with several options on the screen (under a "My Account" tab on the left.) Select "Install Office" in the "Office apps & devices" section. You will be prompted to download the installer.
- Follow installation steps from there.
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application developed by Microsoft that allows users to organize, analyze, and visualize data. It provides tools for performing calculations, creating charts, and managing large datasets through features like formulas, pivot tables, and conditional formatting. Excel is widely used for tasks such as financial analysis, reporting, and data modeling across various industries.
To learn about Excel, see the following resource:
OneDrive is a cloud storage service from Microsoft that allows users to securely store, access, and share files across devices. It integrates with Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and Teams, enabling real-time collaboration and automatic syncing of documents. OneDrive also offers version history, file recovery, and advanced security features, making it ideal for both personal and enterprise use.
To learn about OneDrive, see the following resource:
Microsoft OneNote is a digital note-taking application that allows users to capture, organize, and share information in a flexible, notebook-style format. It supports text, images, audio, and drawings, making it ideal for brainstorming, meeting notes, and collaborative projects.
To learn about OneNote, see the following resource:
Microsoft Outlook is an email and calendar management application that helps users communicate, schedule, and organize tasks. It integrates email, contacts, and calendar features in one platform, making it essential for professional communication and time management.
To learn about Outlook, see the following resource:
Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation software used to create visually engaging slideshows for meetings, lectures, and events. It offers tools for adding text, images, charts, animations, and multimedia, enabling users to present ideas clearly and effectively.
To learn about PowerPoint, see the following resource:
Microsoft Word is a word-processing application designed for creating, editing, and formatting text documents. It provides features for writing, reviewing, and collaborating on documents, making it widely used for reports, letters, and professional documentation.
To learn about Word, see the following resource: