Overview
NC A&T is moving active student accounts from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365. After the migration, student accounts will use Microsoft Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 tools. For inactive students, your accounts will not be migrated, access will remain active until September 30, 2026. After that date, all access to the Google Workspace environment will be removed for all users.
What You Need to Know
- Your student email address stays the same.
- Your email messages and folder structure will transfer automatically.
- There are restrictions on certain file types. See the FAQs below for instructions to manually download files to ensure all files can be migrated.
- Your calendar events will need to be manually transferred. See the FAQs below for instructions.
- You should download any files you want to keep before the migration date.
What to Do Before Migration
- Download important files from Google Drive.
- Save Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides in Microsoft format when possible.
- Write down any Gmail filters or forwarding rules you want to recreate in Outlook.
- Check any apps that use your Google account sign-in, since you may need to update those logins after migration.
- Download calendar events to transfer to Microsoft 365.
How to Access Microsoft 365
- Go to portal.office.com and sign in with your student email and university password.
- Download Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams if needed.
- Install Microsoft 365 desktop apps from portal.office.com > Install Office if needed.
Important Dates
- Google Drive access ends: September 30, 2026
- Migration begins: May 11, 2026
- Microsoft 365 goes live: May 29, 2026
- Google read-only access ends: September 30, 2026
FAQs
The following questions address common issues and concerns related to the migration.
Q: Will all my emails and data be synced?
A: Yes, for active students, all emails from your Gmail account will be synchronized to your Outlook account. For inactive students, your accounts will not be migrated, any email you need will need to be exported with google takeout.
Q: How can I transfer my files from Google Drive to OneDrive?
A: For active students, files will automatically be transferred from Google Drive to OneDrive. If you encounter any issues, please contact the ITS Service Center. Inactive students should export files through google takeout to a personal device.
Q: Will I still have access to my Gmail inbox?
A: Students will retain access to the google workspace environment until September 30, 2026. After that date, students will no longer have access to Gmail and will use Outlook as their primary email platform.
Q: Can I still use my @aggies.ncat.edu address?
A: Yes. Your email address remains the same; only the platform changes from Gmail to Outlook.
Q: Does my calendar transfer automatically?
A: No, but the transfer process is straightforward:
1. In Google Calendar, go to Settings > Import & Export and select Export.
2. In Outlook Calendar, select Add Calendar > Upload from File, browse to the exported file, and import it.
Additional Information
Need additional information or assistance? Contact the itservicedesk@ncat.edu or 336-334-7195 or submit a ticket.