Office 365 Community Email FAQs

This FAQ has been written for our entire Widener community.

Q. Do I need to have a client (software or app) installed to use WUmail/Office 365 ?
A. No, there is a web version available.

Q. Will any email be lost during the migration process?
A. No, it will only be delayed during the migration process.

Q. Will I be able to forward my email to another email address?
A. Yes, you have the ability to forward your email to another email address.

Q. Will the current forward in my WUmail/Office 365account be transitioned?
A. Yes, all email sent to your CampusCruiser email address will be forwarded to your Office365_logo_blue account.

Q. Will the current forward to another email address be transitioned?
A. No, you will need to re-setup any forwarding.

Q. Will SPAM filtering be handled?
A. Yes, Office 365 includes anti-spam, anti-virus and anti-malware features.

Q. Will I still have ability to setup automatic replies (out of office) that I had in CampusCruiser?
A. Yes, Office 365 has an automatic reply feature.

Q. Can I still share calendars?
A. Yes, you will be able to share calendars within the Widener community.

Q. Can my personal groups and lists be migrated from CampusCruiser to Office 365 ?
A. No, groups and lists will need to be recreated.

Q. Is special software or application required for use on my mobile device?
A. No, you can use the standard email and contacts applications available on Android, Apple and Windows smartphones and tablets.  If you choose not to use your device’s standard email application, you can download Microsoft Outlook from the app store for you device.

Q. Will I need to reset the password in my device when I change my Novell password?
A. Yes, you must change your email password on your mobile device just as you currently do for Outlook or any other software you use to access WUmail.


If your question or concern has not been addressed in this FAQ send us your question at ccmigration@widener.edu or submit your question through the form below.

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