Google Workspace for Education is UD's cloud-based communication and collaboration platform. It includes email, calendars, cloud storage, document creation, video meetings, and other collaboration tools for teaching, learning, research, and university business.
Available Software
Google Workspace includes the following core productivity and collaboration applications:
- Gmail
- Calendar
- Chat
- Drive (including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms)
- Gemini
- Groups
- Keep
- Meet
- NotebookLM
- Sites
- Vids
Available To
Faculty, staff and students
Access Software
Google Workspace applications are available through Porches.
- Faculty and staff can access Google Workspace applications through the Faculty and Staff Launchpad.
- Students can access Google Workspace applications through the Student Launchpad.
- Many commonly used applications are also available through the Popular Links section on the Porches home page.
Many Google Workspace applications can also be accessed directly by signing in with your University of Dayton account.
Additional Information
Learn Google Workspace
Learn how to use Google Workspace applications with Google’s official training resources.
Google Workspace Learning Center
Google Workspace YouTube Channel
UD Google Workspace Guides
The following articles describe Google Workspace applications that have UD-specific features, policies, and best practices.
Gmail
Calendar
Drive
Gemini
Groups
Sites
Access Google Workspace on a Mobile Device
Google Workspace Add-ons and Additional Applications
Google Workspace includes additional applications and add-ons that extend the functionality of your Google Workspace account. Availability varies based on your University account, Google Workspace licensing, and UDit-approved integrations.
To explore what's available:
- Open the Google Workspace app launcher to browse available Google applications.
- Select Discover Google Workspace to explore additional applications and approved add-ons available for your account.
If you don't see the application or add-on you need, submit a request to UDit. Requests are reviewed for security, privacy, licensing, and compatibility before being enabled.