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So You Want to be a WGU Student

How to get Microsoft 365 via WGU (located in the Learning section):

https://cm.wgu.edu/t5/Frequently-Asked-Questions/Microsoft-365-for-WGU-Students/ta-p/2395

Go to your computer settings.

Click on accounts>your info>manage accounts

Log in with your WGU in the browser that pops up.

Go to "office apps" on the left hand side.

Clock on Apps and Devices. It should pop up for you to install the physical apps to your computer.

You can also go from your browser 365. (https://office.wgu.edu.)

Click on the top right of the page where your name is. Click view account. And follow the other steps as listed.

This may be the only time I say this, but please review my study guide before starting any material.

It contains the main functions needed for the PA/OA and will help work through any issues that may occur while taking the PA for the first time. Some people thought this was such an accessible course that they attempted to jump into the PA early and ended up sitting in front of a custom Excel spreadsheet for hours. Please do not do that.