The University of Dayton transitioned from Office 2021 to Microsoft 365 to ensure continued access to the latest features, security updates, and support.
To upgrade to Microsoft 365, open the self-upgrade tool provided by UDit and use the following instructions.
Checking Your Current Version of Office
- Open Microsoft Word.
- Click File in the top left corner.
- Click Account (depending on your version, this may be at the bottom or middle of the menu).
- Under Product Information, you’ll see the version of Office you are running (e.g. Microsoft 365 or Office 2021):
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Self-Upgrading with the Portal Manager (Windows)
- Open the Portal Manager. Go to the Windows search bar and type Portal. The Portal Manager App appears in the Best Match section of the search results. Click on the Portal Manager link.
NOTE: If you can't find the Portal Manager on your computer, contact the IT Service Center for assistance.
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Look for Microsoft 365 Individual and click Install.
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A download bar displays the installation progress and lets you know when it's done. Once the install is complete, check your version of Office and verify that you have Microsoft 365:
NOTE: To access Microsoft 365 for the first time, click the following link and follow the instructions: Signing In to Microsoft 365 for the First Time
Thank you for your cooperation as we keep campus technology secure and up to date. If you have questions or need assistance with the upgrade, please contact the IT Service Center at itsc@udayton.edu or call (937) 229-3888.