Overview
Set up Outlook on your Villanova-issued computer so you can access your Villanova email and calendar. Once Outlook is signed in, other Microsoft 365 apps such as Word and Excel will sign in automatically.
Requirements
- A Villanova-issued Windows or macOS device
- Your Villanova username and password
- Microsoft Authenticator on your smartphone, or your USB-C security key
Instructions
Windows device
Start with Outlook (classic). After you sign in, you can switch to the new Outlook if you prefer.
- Select the Search icon on the taskbar, type Outlook (classic), and open it.
- Check that your email address is listed correctly. It should look like firstname.lastname@villanova.edu. Select Connect.
- If prompted, approve the sign-in request in Microsoft Authenticator.
- Clear the option to set up Outlook Mobile on your phone, then select Done.
- Wait for Outlook to open completely and confirm that your mailbox appears.
macOS device
- Open Microsoft Outlook from the Dock or the Applications folder.
- When the Set Up Your Email window appears, enter your Villanova email address and select Continue. If Outlook has already detected your Villanova account, select it and continue.
- If you are asked to choose an account type, select Work or school account.
- Sign in with your Villanova password and approve the sign-in request in Microsoft Authenticator.
- If you are asked to set up Outlook Mobile or choose other options, select Skip or Done.
- Wait for Outlook to open completely and confirm that your mailbox appears.