Logging in to Office 365
New Students:
As a new student, you are required to first log into your student email account before you log into your myNECC account. Your email address is your eight-digit student ID@student.necc.edu. Use your default password provided with your acceptance letter. There you will setup your Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) and create a unique password that is used for all your student accounts. If you have any questions, call the IT Service Desk at 978-556-3111.
Returning Students:
You must log into your student email account to confirm it is setup for MFA. If you forgot your previous password, select Forgot Password when signing in. Follow the steps to create a new password. If your email account was not previously setup, contact the IT Service Desk at 978-556-3111 for a temporary password. Your email address is your eight-digit student ID@student.necc.edu.
Please note: The password set in your Office 365 email account is the same password used for other student services requiring password access. Office 365 is now used for password management – to change a password or to recover from a forgotten password.
You can also log in to your Office 365 account through: https://outlook.com/student.necc.edu.
Be sure to read the Student Email Policy for information that all users are subject to.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my email address?
What is my email address?
Your email address is your eight-digit student ID@student.necc.edu.
How do I reset my password?
How do I reset my password?
Office 365 is used for password management. For Forgotten Password, select Forgot Password at the email login page. Follow the steps there to create a new password. To change your password, first sign into your email account. Click in the circle, typically contains your initials, in the upper right corner of the open window. In the list that opens, select View Account. Click the CHANGE PASSWORD link in the Password tile. Once the password change is completed, allow up to 15 minutes for the password to sync to your other NECC accounts.
Can I access my account with my smartphone or mobile device?
Can I access my account with my smartphone or mobile device?
Yes, with Office 365 you stay connected even when you can’t get to a computer. You can access your NECC email account as well as instant messaging from your web-enabled mobile devices. Learn how to set up your smartphone to receive your NECC email.
What programs does Office 365 give me access to?
What programs does Office 365 give me access to?
Office 365 gives you access to virtual Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote.
What are the calendar features?
What are the calendar features?
Office 365 will help you stay on top of all your schoolwork and “work” work, while still finding time for your personal life. Stay organized by using your Office 365 account to coordinate your busy schedule:
- Create personal calendars to share or keep private
- Set up study groups, arrange meetings, and coordinate events
- Send and accept meeting requests and automatically place appointments on your friends’ calendars.
What else can I do with my Office 365 account?
What else can I do with my Office 365 account?
- You can create websites, blogs, forums, photo albums, and music lists to share with classmates and friends
- Communicate and work with your peers online using group chat to facilitate team discussions
- Display and share documents and folders you have saved in your 25 GB of online storage space, and
- Set up e-profiles for prospective employers.
Need Additional Help?
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the NECC IT Service Desk at 978-556-3111 or servicedesk@necc.mass.edu.
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