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Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts, which include personal @mylaurier.ca email accounts, are provided to students in order to administer the University-student relationship, ensure a channel of communication between students and University faculty and staff, and to allow for collaboration, learning, and research. These Terms of Use set out the University’s expectations for students while using M365 accounts provided by the University.
Laurier information technology, including access to Microsoft 365, is made available to students to support their academic activities. Access is governed by university policies, applicable laws, and contractual terms and conditions. By using your Microsoft 365 accounts, you agree to the following Terms of Use.
Students should be aware their names and @mylaurier.ca email addresses are visible to other students, faculty, and staff through M365. This is necessary for students to access and use the collaboration tools included in M365. If a student is concerned about the visibility of their name and email address, please contact support@mylaurier.ca.
Use of all University provisioned information technology is covered by Policy 9.1 Use of Information Technology. Students should also note the following additional information regarding the use of Microsoft 365 accounts.
Student accounts may be used for personal purposes provided such use does not:
While the University respects the reasonable privacy of emails and other records stored or distributed on its servers and networks, students should be aware there is no guarantee of privacy. The University has the right and ability to access information on its systems for a wide variety of legitimate reasons, including:
Student @mylaurier.ca email accounts that have not been accessed for five years may be deleted without notice. Upon leaving the University, students should ensure any documents, emails, or other records stored in their M365 account are backed up or saved on a personal device or cloud account if long-term retention is a concern.
Non-compliance with the Terms of Use and University policies may result in disciplinary action under the Non-Academic Student Code of Conduct or Student Code of Conduct: Academic Misconduct and/or termination of access to their Microsoft 365 account.
For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact support@mylaurier.ca for more information.