Microsoft Teams Messaging

Microsoft Teams Messaging is a collaborative communication service that allows students, faculty, and staff to connect through a shared workspace in the Microsoft Teams application. Part of the Office 365 suite, Microsoft Teams offers integrated team chat, one-on-one messaging, file sharing, and document collaboration — all in one place.

Teams messaging supports real-time collaboration and communication through:

• Chat threads and direct messages
• Integrated file sharing and editing with OneDrive and SharePoint
• Seamless access to other Microsoft 365 tools like OneNote, Planner, Power BI, and Whiteboard
• Support for internal and external users to participate in chats and teams

This unified platform streamlines conversations, file collaboration, and planning tools, making it ideal for remote, hybrid, and on-campus work.

 Students, Faculty, and Staff. External guests may also be added to Microsoft Teams spaces for collaborative projects, subject to institutional access and security policies.

All eligible users automatically have access to Microsoft Teams Messaging as part of their Office 365 account.

To begin using Microsoft Teams Messaging:

1. Access Teams via teams.microsoft.com or install the Teams app on your device.
2. Log in with your university credentials.
3. Use the chat feature for direct or group messaging.
4. Create teams and channels to organize collaboration spaces.
5. Share and co-edit documents directly within conversations.

• Microsoft Teams Messaging is included at no additional cost as part of the university’s Microsoft 365 licensing.
• Messaging, meetings, and live events are subject to Microsoft Teams platform limits (e.g., file size, message retention policies).
• Only approved third-party apps may be integrated into Teams environments.
• Some collaboration features may require additional configuration or administrative approval for use with external guests.