Employees are able to download and install Microsoft Office 365 that includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and several other applications. The Microsoft software can be installed on up to five (5) personal PC or Mac devices and on other mobile devices including tablets and iPads. Note: Once an employee has left the College, their Microsoft Office 365 subscription will end.

This knowledge article contains instructions for downloading and installing Office 365 which is available for employees for their personal use.

If you are in need of further assistance after following the Article below or have trouble with your username or password, please contact the Service Desk.

To Download Office 365

Step 1

Navigate to https://www.office.com

Step 2

Click Sign In

Step 3

Sign in with your PGCC e-mail account if prompted.

Step 4

The site will redirect you to the myPGCC portal to enter your PGCC username and password then click Login.

Step 5

If prompted, go through the MFA authentication process then click Login

Step 6

On the left side of the screen, click on Apps.

Step 7

On the right side of the screen, click the drop down arrow for Install apps and then click Microsoft 365 Apps

Step 8

Click Install Office

Step 9

If prompted to save the OfficeSetup.exe file, save it on your computer.

To Install Office 365

Step 1

Click the download icon on your browser, then left click the OfficeSetup.exe file that was downloaded. (Or navigate to the saved location of the OfficeSetup.exe file and run it)

Step 2

Click Run for the Open File - Security Warning.

Step 3

Follow the installation prompts to install Office 365. The installation process may take 20 to 40+ minutes.

Click here for further installation assistance or to install on a mac computer.