Yes, we have a Project Page available. View this KB for all project-related resources such as timeline information, communication templates, details on who is affected, and more.

Nothing. The desktop and mobile apps will continue to be installed on a device.

However, when the are apps are opened after July 1, 2024, a product warning banner may appear and access to features may be limited until the desktop or mobile apps, excluding mobile Outlook and Teams apps, are activated again. This assumes the apps were authenticated using an OPP add-on license. See below for example notifications.

Example 1:

Example 2:

Key dates:

• Monday, April 1, 2024: Targeted start date. Start recurring email notifications to the campus IT community about the upcoming change to Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus (OPP) add-on license.

• Tuesday, April 16, 2024: The first targeted email notification will be sent to affected individuals. View additional communication dates.

• Monday, July 1, 2024:  The Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus (OPP) add-on license is removed from approximately 4,400 (2%) UW-Madison Microsoft 365 accounts.

• Thursday, October 31, 2024: Microsoft discontinues the Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus (OPP) add-on license. This add-on will no longer be available for purchase.

Those affected will receive a targeted communication on the following dates:

• Tuesday, April 16, 2024
• Tuesday, May 14, 2024
• Tuesday, June 18, 2024

If you have received the emails about having the OPP license and are unsure about what is happening, please consult your IT department or the DoIT Help Desk if you have questions about the license type used to download and install Microsoft 365 desktop and mobile applications on your device. 

Below are a few optional recommendations to prepare for the removal of the OPP add-on license:

1. Consult your IT department for guidance.

2. Purchase a personal Microsoft 365 license.

3. Compare feature similarities and differences between web apps, desktop apps, and mobile apps.

4. Download free Microsoft 365 mobile apps for Outlook and Teams.

No, the OPP add-on license is not available for purchase.

Alternatively, you can purchase a personal Microsoft 365 license.

You will continue to have access to Microsoft 365 web applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more.

Please note, existing Microsoft 365 desktop and mobile apps, excluding mobile Outlook and Teams apps, that were installed on your device will remain and will not be automatically uninstalled in response to the OPP add-on license removal.

Yes, you will still have access to your UW-Madison Microsoft 365 email.

The OPP add-on license has been removed from your UW-Madison Microsoft 365 account. If you need to continue to access Microsoft 365 desktop or mobile apps, excluding mobile Outlook and Teams apps, please consider purchasing a personal Microsoft 365 license.

Example:

The OPP add-on license has been removed from your UW-Madison Microsoft 365 account. If you need to continue to access Microsoft 365 desktop or mobile apps, excluding mobile Outlook and Teams apps, please consider purchasing a personal Microsoft 365 license.

Example 1:

Example 2:

Example 3:

View the Microsoft 365 - Office 365 Pro Plus add-on license KB to learn more.

If you have received the emails about having the OPP license and are unsure about what is happening, please consult your IT department or the DoIT Help Desk if you have questions about the license type used to download and install Microsoft 365 desktop and mobile applications on your device. 

Please contact us at m365-opp-project-feedback@office365.wisc.edu to request a list of affected individuals, if applicable.

Yes, you can view the email templates used to notify affected individuals. These email templates are also available on the OPP project KB.

No, the OPP add-on license is not available for purchase.