Student Email Transition
Rose State College is transitioning student email and productivity services from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 during Spring 2026.
Key Dates
- May 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Student email will transition from Gmail to Microsoft Outlook. - May 26 – June 4, 2026
Additional ITS support will be available to assist students during the transition via the ITS helpline (405) 733-7356.
What Students Need to Know
Student Email
- Your Microsoft email address will be: [email protected]
After the transition:
- You will still be able to access old Gmail messages.
- Gmail will no longer send or receive new email.
- All email communication will occur through Microsoft Outlook.
Your student email address will continue to be your primary communication method for:
- College announcements
- Financial aid notifications
- Canvas communication
- Enrollment and account updates
Microsoft email and apps can be accessed through:
File Storage
- Students will receive OneDrive storage through Microsoft 365.
- Students will still be able to access Google Drive files for up to two years after their last enrollment.
- Students are encouraged to begin moving important files to OneDrive.
Authentication & Access
- Microsoft Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) will be used for student accounts. MFA INSTRUCTIONS.
- Microsoft tools including Outlook, OneDrive, and Office apps will be available through the standard SSO portal and office.com.
- Students should keep their recovery information updated to avoid account access issues.