How Do I Apply My License for Microsoft Copilot Microsoft 365 to my UNCW-owned Windows PC?

Answer

Faculty and staff identified as testers have the ability to modify the Microsoft Office license on their device to utilize the Microsoft Copilot Microsoft 365 features.

*Please note: We are currently piloting Copilot for Microsoft 365. While in the piloting phase, only identified testers can modify their license. More information about this pilot can be found on our Discover Copilot for Microsoft 365: A Unique AI Opportunity for Faculty & Staff news page.

Modifying Microsoft Office License
 

  1. Close all Microsoft Office applications.
     
  2. Launch Software Center. Locate the Microsoft Copilot Prerequisite package and click Install.

    Microsoft Copilot icon in Software Center

  3. Launch MS Word
     
  4. Go to File > Account (which is located in the lower left corner).

  5. Verify that the subscription information shows “Subscription Product for <username>@uncw.edu” and Click “Update License”.

    Microsoft Office subscription information pane.
     
  6. Sign in to verify your subscription.

    Verify subscription windows. Sign in to continue
     
  7. Enter your full UNCW email address.

    Activate Office window. enter full UNCW email.
     
  8. Select Work or school account.

    Microsoft account window. Select Work or schoo account
     
  9. Restart any open Microsoft 365 application.

    Restart Microsoft 365 application prompt. Click close and close all microsoft apps
     
  10. Upon launching an Office app, you should see Copilot splash screens.

    Microsoft Copilot splash screen. Tip window
     
  11. Copilot will appear in the ribbon

    Microsoft Word windows showing Copilot icon in top right corner

If you need further assistance, please submit a service request or CHAT with TAC.

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