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## Communication

CAU provides several tools for email, file storage, and collaboration to support communication and productivity for students, faculty, and staff. This page provides a quick overview of the tools used across campus and how to access them.

### Email at CAU

91ÖÆƬ³§ uses **Microsoft Outlook** for all university email communication.

You can access your CAU email:

- Through **MyCAU**
- Through the **Outlook web app**
- By downloading the [**Outlook mobile app**](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/outlook-for-ios-and-android-help-cd84214e-a5ac-4e95-9ea3-e07f78d0cde6?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US) on iOS or Android devices

Outlook is used by **students, faculty, and staff**.

For account setup, password resets, or MFA information, visit the [**Accounts** ](/about/offices-resources/information-technology/accounts "Accounts")page.

### OneDrive (File Storage)

**OneDrive** is CAU’s cloud-based file storage solution, included with your Microsoft account.

Using OneDrive allows you to:

- Save files securely in the cloud
- Access files from any device
- Protect your work if a device is lost or replaced
- Share files while controlling access

Saving files to OneDrive is recommended instead of storing files only on your computer.

Look for the **OneDrive cloud icon** in MyCAU.

For additional help, Microsoft provides OneDrive support and training resources.

 

 

## Collaboration Tools

#### Zoom

All CAU users have access to a **full Zoom license**.

Zoom can be accessed:

- Through **MyCAU**
- By signing in at zoom.us using **Single Sign-On (SSO)**
    - Enter **cauonline** when prompted

 

 

#### **Microsoft Teams**

MS Teams is available to all CAU users.

Teams can be accessed:

- Through **MyCAU**
- Via the Teams web app
- Through the Teams desktop or mobile app

 

 

 

 

 

   Shared Mailboxes and Shared Drives  Faculty and staff may request access to **shared mailboxes** or **shared drives** for departmental or team use.

Access requests:

- Must be submitted by the **supervisor or department lead**
- Are reviewed and provisioned by OIT

For assistance with shared resources or to submit a request, contact [OIT Support](/about/offices-resources/information-technology/support "Support").

 

 

 

 

 

## Microsoft Applications (MS 365)

91ÖÆƬ³§ uses **Microsoft 365 (MS 365)** applications across campus, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and OneDrive. These tools are used by students, faculty, and staff for email, coursework, collaboration, and daily productivity.

### University-Issued Devices

MS 365 applications are **already installed** on university-issued computers.  
No download or additional setup is required.

### Personal Devices

CAU users may download MS 365 on **personal devices** using their CAU account. Microsoft allows users to install MS 365 on **multiple personal devices**.

For step-by-step instructions, use the official guide below:

 [Instructions For Downloading Microsoft Office 365.pdf](/sites/default/files/2026-01/Instructions%20For%20Downloading%20Microsoft%20Office%20365_0.pdf) (291.91 KB) 

 

 

### RESOURCES

 
 

 

### Contact Us

**Email:** <support@cau.edu>  
**Phone:** 404-880-6482  
**Location:** McPheeters Dennis Hall, Room 331H  
**Walk-In Support:** Tuesday–Thursday |   
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., 1:00–3:30 p.m.

 

 

**Quick Links**  
[MyCAU](https://myapplications.microsoft.com/)  
[My Password Portal](https://mypassword.cau.edu/)  
[IT Support](/about/offices-resources/information-technology/support "Support")