As you know, our campus will be moving from Google Suite to Microsoft 365 (M365) on May 13. This means big changes in how you’ll access your emails and store your files, and here are some of the things you need to know:

What’s Changing?

• 📧 Email: Say goodbye to Gmail. All email services will now be handled through Outlook, accessible through the Office homepage.
• 📁 File Storage: Google Drive is out, and OneDrive is in. You’ll store all your files on Microsoft’s cloud service.

Important Dates

• Migration Starts: At about 5 p.m. on Fri., May 10
• Migration Ends: By Sun., May 12
• 📝 Note: During this period, expect that both Google and M365 services will be unavailable.

Tasks to Complete by May 10

• 📸 Save Your Photos: Make sure to download and save any photos you want to keep using these steps.

Dos and Don’ts

• ✅ Do read all emails about the migration to keep yourself updated.
• ✅ Do visit the Migration to Microsoft 365 website for FAQs, a detailed timeline, and a comparison guide.
• ✅ Do explore the new services and features available on M365.
• ❌ Don’t use M365 services or tools over the migration weekend (May 10-12).

After the Migration

• 🌟 Access to New Services: Starting May 13, dive into all the services, features, and applications M365 has to offer at Central Piedmont.
• 📑 Read-Only Google Files: Your Google files will still be available in a read-only format until September 15, so you can view but not edit them.

Need Assistance?

• In the week following the migration, the service desk expects a higher than normal call volume. Contact the Service Desk through the client portal for faster service.
• To address questions about M365, review the Migration to Microsoft 365 FAQ and knowledgebase articles.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we transition to a more integrated and feature-rich environment with Microsoft 365. Thank you for staying informed and prepared as we make this exciting transition! 🚀