Answers to Your Questions
The frequently asked questions section continues to be updated as the project progresses. Please check back often for updates.
View FAQsCloud Storage with Microsoft 365 Integration
Northwestern is transitioning from Box to Microsoft cloud-storage platforms, OneDrive and SharePoint, by August 2022. Moving to OneDrive and SharePoint for cloud storage leverages the University’s strategic partnership with Microsoft to provide many of the same capabilities as Box while also enabling seamless integration with other powerful Microsoft 365 collaboration tools.
Project Timeline
The project will be achieved in a phased approach and run through August 2022.
Support and Education Resources
Learn about the many features and capabilities of OneDrive and SharePoint.
Known Issues
Discover the known issues, workarounds, and steps to report your experience to Northwestern IT.
SharePoint Features for Sensitive Data
Northwestern SharePoint sites have built-in security features intended for the management and sharing of folders containing sensitive data, including SAFER-managed data in Box.
