From: Office of University Information and Technology
April 24, 2023
OSU is excited to announce student email is moving from Google to Microsoft 365.
Starting in September, Microsoft 365 will be the official university email software system for all OSU students. This change is part of larger, coordinated efforts to upgrade the OSU student digital experience. We are working to improve OSU’s ability to protect student personal information and data, simplify complex and outdated IT services and enable the use of modern, industry-standard productivity tools.
Why is OSU student email moving to Microsoft 365?
Currently students use Google while faculty and staff use Microsoft 365. Moving student email to Microsoft 365 provides valuable benefits, including:
Simplified collaboration and calendaring. A common email platform within the university simplifies scheduling and collaboration involving faculty and staff.
Better mail delivery. Microsoft 365 will prevent important emails, especially those between OSU faculty and students, going to spam or junk folders.
Stronger cyber security. Microsoft 365 tracks and blocks malicious email activity, like phishing, to better protect your privacy and personal information.
When is student email moving?
Student email will move to Microsoft 365 this summer.
You will receive advance notice, including the dates your email will be moved to Microsoft 365 and also will be provided with helpful support information. The timing of your individual move will be scheduled to minimize disruptions and consider your course schedule and summer term enrollment.
Your email address will stay the same, so there is no worry about missed messages. Your message history, contacts, and calendar items will all be moved to Microsoft 365.
Students admitted to OSU after Nov. 1, 2022, already use Microsoft 365 email.
For more information on the student email move to Microsoft 365, visit beav.es/email.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Service Desk at beav.es/help or by calling 541-737-8787.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to deliver OSU students an improved email experience.
Sincerely,
David McMorries
Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Information Security
Oregon State University | University Information and Technology | 541-737-9561