Frequently Asked Questions
If you are a credit registered DMACC student, or a DMACC employee, log into myDMACC to get started.
1. Go to dmacc.edu and click on myDMACC
2. Then on your Dashboard on the left-hand blue-ribbon click on the button that says 'Office 365'.You may have to scroll down to see it properly on the blue ribbon.
3. Once you click that button it should take you to the page that says "Welcome to Copilot Chat". Click the "Expand Navigation" button in the top left to expand the ribbon, then click the Apps button.
4. Once you do you should be taken to a new page. Click "Install Apps" then "Microsoft 365 Apps"
5. Make sure you have "My Account" selected on the ribbon, then select "Install Office".
6. Select where you want to download the "OfficeSetup" file. We recommend just saving it to Downloads as an easy location to find your file. Make sure Downloads is selected on the left, and click Save.
7. Once the download is complete you will find the OfficeSetup file in your File Explorer, indicated as the Manila Folder Icon on your TaskBar.
8. Click on Downloads then double-click the OfficeSetup file to install the Microsoft Office Suite.
How do I know if I'm eligible through my school?
If you are currently registered for a credit class at Des Moines Area Community College, you are eligible. If you are a current DMACC employee, you are eligible.
What happens when I graduate or I'm no longer taking credit classes at DMACC?
When you graduate or are no longer enrolled in credit classes, your Office 365 subscription through your institution ends. You may enroll into other consumer or commercial offers available. If you have Office 365 Education at your school, you should make sure to transfer all your files from your school OneDrive to your personal OneDrive prior to graduation.
What does Office 365 include?
Office 365 comes with a full version of Office and familiar Office applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote and more. Office 365 is a user-based service and allows each student to install on up to five PCs or Macs, and five tablets and access Office mobile applications on iPhone and Android phones. (Office Mobile applications are included with all Windows phones).
Can I install Office for iPad?
Yes, this would count towards the limit of installing it on 5 tablets.
Can I purchase discounted software as a DMACC student or employee?
Students, Staff and Faculty click here for your options to purchase additional software at a reduced cost.