Beginning Aug. 1, University of Miami students will transition to Gmail for their University email communications.* Based on feedback provided via the 2023 IT client satisfaction survey, students indicated Gmail as their preferred email system and will now have access to features such as 50GB of email storage and use of Google's collaborative tools, including Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Learn more about the new features available and how to prepare for the transition.
What happens next?
Starting Aug. 1, students will use Gmail to send and receive University-related communications.*
How do I set up my account?
Additional information, including a login URL with instructions, will be sent to your miami.edu Outlook account prior to Aug. 1. Your UM email address will not change during the transition to Gmail.
Emails prior to Aug. 1 will not be transferred.
Current emails in Outlook will not be transferred to the new Gmail account. However, existing Outlook mail will be accessible for archival purposes for one year, until Aug. 1, 2025.
Access to Microsoft 365 does not change.
Students will continue to have access to Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams and Office applications.
Find additional information and get answers to frequently asked questions regarding the email transition, or contact the Student Technology Help Desk for technical support.
*Exception: Medical students (in the MD program) will not be converted to Gmail for UM email; instead, this exception group will continue to use Outlook for UM email.
