Getting Started with Email Setup

Penn State Office 365 Email Access Options

Office 365 exists in two versions:

1. WEB APP VERSION – The cloud-based web version is accessible from any device with a web browser.
2. DESKTOP APP VERSION – In this version, the apps are downloaded to your computer.

There are some differences in features and functions between these versions but all can be used to check your Penn State Office 365 email account, depending on your preferences.

Office 365 Desktop App Installation

Desktop versions of Outlook and Office 365 will be installed as follows:

• The RIIT Group will install Penn State’s new Outlook email app on Smeal-owned computers, laptops, and mobile devices.
• The RIIT Group will be available to assist you with questions about installing the Penn State Outlook email setup on your personal computers, laptops, and mobile devices.

The RIIT Group will push the Office 365 version of Office to your Smeal-owned office computers via BigFix. This will happen automatically for you and they will visit with each of you to help configure your new Penn State Office 365 Outlook desktop app. NOTE:  Please use the web version of Office 365 until someone from The RIIT Group has visited you (see instructions below in the “How to Access Penn State’s Office 365 Online Web Apps” section below).

How to Install Office 365 Apps

Please use the following links for Office 365 installation instructions:

• Windows
• Mac
• iOS
• Android

How to Access Penn State’s Office 365 Online Web Apps

1. 1. 1. Login to the web version of Office 365 via the Penn State Office 365 website – http://office365.psu.edu/
      2. Click the purple Login button in the upper right of the screen.
      3. Log in using your full Penn State email address (ex. abc123@psu.edu). The first time you login, you may be asked if you want to save your login, select, “Yes.” Once you complete these steps the first time, you will not have to login again. Once you are familiar with this process, you can login by going directly to https://office.psu.edu. Upon login, you should see a screen similar to the below:
         
      4. Click on the “Outlook” icon.
      5. Set your Time Zone & Language when prompted. NOTE:  If you do not set your Time Zone, your appointments and meetings may not display properly.
      6. Once Outlook has launched, check that your email and calendar have migrated:
      7. You should see your migrated folders from Smeal’s exchange server (Your old email account) listed under your name.
      8. Next, check that your calendar and appointments have migrated.
      9. At the bottom of the left pane you will see the following:
      10. Click on the calendar icon to view your calendar.