Email is an important part of communication in an online learning setting. Your professors, advisers, peers, and more will use your Penn State email to contact you so it is important to check it often. Access to your Penn State email is through Outlook in Office 365. You can use either the online or downloadable version of Outlook, but no matter which you choose be sure to make a habit of checking your email early and often.

Welcome from Office 365: Learning Outlook by Jess Stratton

**The Office365 online suite has slightly abbreviated functionality compared to the Office version that is downloaded to your computer. If you want even more functions available to you, be sure to download Microsoft Office to your computer!**

Help.psu.edu is another fantastic resource for anyone who would like to learn more about the systems at Penn State, including email. You can find instructions on configuring POP3 and IMAP clients, forwarding your mail to a personal account, and setting up your phone to send and receive your Penn State email. If you run into any difficulty with setting these services up, or would just like a helpful voice to guide you through the process, you can contact the World Campus HelpDesk for assistance.