Microsoft Outlook: Desktop Client

Overview

The officially supported email client for the University is Outlook Desktop Client for Windows and Mac!

 How can I setup the Outlook Client?

1. Open Outlook: Launch the Outlook application on your computer.
2. Add Account:
   • Click on "File" in the top left corner.
   • Select "Add Account".
3. Enter Email Address: Enter your email address and click "Connect".
4. Enter Password (if prompted): If prompted, enter your password and click "OK".
5. Finish: Click "Finish" to complete the setup.
6. Download Data: Outlook will download your emails, calendar, and contacts. 

Can I install the Outlook Client on my home PC or Mac?

Any Student, Faculty, or Staff member can install Microsoft 365 on up to 5 devices while they are affiliated with the University. This configuration is not supported on Campus workstations, however you can view a tutorial on setting up Microsoft 365 for home use here.

What is the difference between the Outlook Client and Outlook for the Web?

You can view a comparison of Outlook for the Web, the Outlook Client and the mobile versions (for Android and iOS) on Microsoft's Outlook Comparison Site.

How can I turn off the Focused Inbox?

You can review how to turn off this feature here on Microsoft's site.

Can I open a Shared Mailbox from the Outlook Client?

Yes you can and here are the instructions for opening Shared Mailboxes.

What can I do with the Outlook Client?

• You can get an over view of what Outlook can do on Microsoft's Outlook site. Here is a list of some common tutorials in the Outlook Client:
• Quick Start for Outlook
• Inbox overview of the Outlook Desktop
• Contacts and Tasks
• Managing Email
• Calendars