Document Resources and Readers
A Word about Software Downloads
Unfortunately, many sites on the Internet offer free downloads of legitimate software that have been bundled with adware, spyware, viruses and other types of malware. Be especially wary of any free software which purports to speed up or clean your computer. The links below are to legitimate sources of free software and viewers for documents commonly used in UA Rich Mountain courses.
Microsoft Office and Office365
All actively enrolled students have access to Microsoft Office365 for free. Office365 includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. A student’s Office 365 access is set up automatically within 30 minutes of their UA Rich Mountain student account/email activation. After leaving UA Rich Mountain, students can maintain their Office 365 access, if desired, by purchasing a subscription directly from Microsoft.
Accessing your Office 365 account:
Your Office 365 account credentials are your student email address (the one ending with @stumail.uarichmountain.edu) and your current UA Rich Mountain account password. Any time your UA Rich Mountain password changes this password will change along with it.
Installing Office 365 on your devices:
If you have a Mac or Windows PC, you can download your software by signing in to your Office 365 account at the Microsoft Office Website and downloading the installer. For step by step directions, please view "Instructions to get office 365."
If you have a Chromebook, you will need to individually install the app for each Office program you need using the Google Play store. Please note that not all Chromebook models are compatible with Office 365 (most newer models are). If you are unable to install the apps via the Google Play store, your Chromebook may not be compatible.
If you have trouble installing the software or accessing your account, request IT assistance by contacting IT Services.
How to Log onto the Outlook App for Work or School (Microsoft 365)
- Install the Outlook App
- Open the Google Play Store.
- Search for Microsoft Outlook.
- Tap Install to download and install the app.
- Open the Outlook App
- Tap the Outlook app icon to open it.
- Add Your Account
- On the initial screen, tap Get Started.
- Enter your work or school email address associated with Microsoft 365 and tap Continue.
- Enter Your Password
- You will be redirected to your organization’s sign-in page. Enter your Microsoft 365 password and tap Sign In.
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- UA Rich Mountain uses multi-factor authentication (MFA). Follow the on-screen instructions to verify your identity.
- Account Setup
- After signing in, the app will guide you through setting up your account. This may include options for notifications, syncing contacts, and more. Choose your preferences and tap Next or Done.
- Access Your Emails
- Once the setup is complete, you will be taken to your inbox where you can start using Outlook for your work or school emails.
- Install the Outlook App
- Open the App Store
- Search for Microsoft Outlook
- Tap Get and then Install to download and install the app
- Open the Outlook App
- Tap the Outlook app icon to open it.
- Add Your Account
- On the initial screen, tap Get Started.
- Enter your work or school email address associated with Microsoft 365 and tap Add Account.
- Enter Your Password
- You will be redirected to your organization’s sign-in page. Enter your Microsoft 365 password and tap Sign In.
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- UA Rich Mountain uses multi-factor authentication (MFA). Follow the on-screen instructions to verify your identity.
- Account Setup
- After signing in, the app will guide you through setting up your account. This may include options for notifications, syncing contacts, and more. Choose your preferences and tap Next or Done.
- Access Your Emails
- Once the setup is complete, you will be taken to your inbox where you can start using Outlook for your work or school emails.
- Stay Updated: Ensure your app is always updated to the latest version for security and feature updates.
- Sync Settings: Check the sync settings to make sure your emails, contacts, and calendar events are properly synced.
- Notifications: Customize notification settings to manage how and when you receive email alerts.
Additional resources:
For students only needing to view documents created within Microsoft Office, the following free viewers are available for download from Microsoft.
Other Downloads
VLC Media Player (for audio and video files)