Chat

Systems Supported
Chat by Google, Inc.
Teams by Microsoft

The preferred instant messaging platform for UAA is Microsoft Teams, part of the Office 365 @ UA service. Other options include Google Hangout Chat, part of Google Workspace @ UA service.

Eligible Peoples

  • Faculty
  • Non-University Individual with a UA Login
  • Sponsored Guest
  • Staff
  • Student
  • Student Employee

Requirements

  • Active UA Account

Cost

The University of Alaska provides access to Office 365 @ UA at no cost to students, staff, and faculty.

Availability

24 hours a day 7 days a week exclusions are,

Supported By

 

This service is maintained and supported by UAA IT Services. Requests for support may be submitted anytime via the Request Support button on the right side of this page. Requests generate a Ticket which will be worked in order received and urgency by the IT Employees with the knowledge and permissions to assist with the request.

For immediate support please contact the appropriate UAA IT Support office.

 

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