Note: This request form is intended for Bates College Staff Members who need access to Microsoft 365 Copilot (formerly known as Microsoft Office) in order to perform work-related tasks from home. If you are a student or faculty member, additional information for using and accessing Microsoft 365 Copilot can be found at Software Available to Faculty, Staff, and Students for Free or at an Educational Discount.
If you are a current staff member at Bates College and need access to Microsoft 365 Copilot (formerly Microsoft Office) on a personal computer to perform college-related work from home, please complete this Service Request Form.
Due to our licensing agreement with Microsoft, downloadable versions of the software are limited to job-related use. However, Microsoft permits broader access to its online platform for general use.
If you indicate "Yes" to needing this software for official college job functions, you will receive an account with download privileges. If you answer "No," you will be provided with a web-only account that offers access through Microsoft’s online apps.
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