Accessing and Using Microsoft 365 After Graduation

Issue/Question

Do I have access to Microsoft 365 after I have graduated and/or am no longer taking classes at WKU? 

Environment

• TopperMail 
  • Microsoft 365

Resolution

Graduates (Degree-Awarded Alumni)

• Lose access to Microsoft 365 and Microsoft OneDrive upon graduation but retain access to TopperMail email.
• Should transfer files from OneDrive to a personal storage account before graduation.
• Access to TopperMail is retained provided it is regularly used.
  • Important: TopperMail is email-only and does not include other Microsoft 365 services (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and so on).
  • See Student Email Account Lifespan for details on maintaining access.

Students Who Leave WKU Without Graduating

• Lose access to Microsoft 365 and Microsoft OneDrive after leaving.
• Should transfer files from OneDrive to a personal storage account before losing access.
• Do not retain a TopperMail account.
  • These accounts are terminated after a set period.