Office 2013 Upgrade

Boston University is in the process of upgrading all BU-owned Windows computers to Office 2013.  This change is happening both because Microsoft will no longer support Office 2010 and for better functionality when we move our Outlook/Exchange environment to the cloud.

 

Will MACs be upgraded?

No, Office 2011 is currently the latest version of Microsoft Office for the Mac.  A new version of Office for the Mac is scheduled to be released in 2015 at which time we will evaluate the new version.

How long will the upgrade take?

The upgrade should take an hour or two depending on factors like the speed of your network connection and the speed of your computer.

Can I install Office 2013 on my home computer?

Yes, BU faculty/staff can download a copy of Microsoft Office for free or at a greatly reduced price.