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Microsoft 365: Outlook
How to Request Access
Everyone with an active UCSF email address has access to the web version of Microsoft 365 (office.ucsf.edu) applications but a premium license is required for the desktop and mobile applications.
NOTE: You must be on VPN to use the desktop client for Microsoft Outlook
Description
Organize your inbox to focus on the emails that matter the most automatically. With its calendar functionality, Outlook it makes simpler to manage daily schedules and coordinate meetings with your colleagues.
NOTE: Each Office 365 application has a different sign-in frequency, the following table highlights the sign-in frequency setting for each application and client. Learn more about Microsoft 365 Idle Session Times.
Benefits
- Organize email to let you focus on the messages that matter most
- Access your UCSF email from any computer using the Outlook Web App (OWA)
- Manage and share your calendar to schedule meetings with ease
- See work, group, and personal calendars with ease, wherever you want to be
- Stay up to date with both your work and personal accounts using the Outlook mobile app
Support
For questions and support:
- Submit a ticket on our Employee Self-Service Portal
- Chat with other Microsoft 365 users at UCSF on the Office 365 Team (open to anyone at UCSF - use the join code 7me7twx)
Training
To learn more about Outlook training, visit the Outlook Training page.
Requirements and Limitations
To access Microsoft 365, you will need a web browser (Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge are recommended for the best experience) and a UCSF email address.
NOTE: A premium license is needed for mobile apps and some add-ins. A license can be requested using the Office 365 License Request form.
- Service Manager: Kevin Dale
- Service Owner Team: Email and Office 365
- Service Support Team: IT Service Desk
- Audience: Faculty, Staff, Student
- Service Category: Email & Collaboration