Software for Students

Do I get an Office 365 subscription as a student?
Yes, as long as you are an active student you can use your myvuw student email id and password to subscribe to Office 365 for the duration of your study.

Can I install Office 365 on my personal device?
Yes, you can download and install Office 365 on your personal devices (laptop/pc/smartphone/tablet). Follow the instructions provided by Digital Solutions on how to download and install.
What is the advantage of using myvuw student email?
With your myvuw student email account, you have access to:
  • 100GB of email storage
  • unlimited archiving
  • shared mailboxes
  • calendars
  • contacts
 ​To find out more, check out Digital Solutions "E-Mail for Students page."

Can I forward my student emails to my personal email?
Yes, you can forward your myvuw emails to your personal email account. Digital Solutions provides step-by-step instructions on how to do this under "Forwarding email from your student email address."

Do I get OneDrive with my Office 365 subscription as a student?
Yes, you have up to 1TB of storage with your Office 365 subscription provided it has been activated using your myvuw student email. To know more, visit Digital Solutions detailed information page on "File Storage."

Are there any other tools that I can use which are provided by the university?
Digital Solutions has a range of tools that you can download and install using your myvuw email and password.
For further assistance, please contact the ITS Service Desk via