Google Workspace

Google Workspace (formerly known as "G Suite") is a brand of cloud computing, productivity and collaboration tools, software and products developed by Google. University IT (UIT) makes these tools available for use at the university.

 

Features

Google Drive

Google Drive is also the home of Google Docs. Access files, folders and Google Docs from a web browser or any device on which Google Drive is installed.

  • Google Drive
  • Google Shared drives
  • Google Docs

Collaboration

Google collaboration tools allow you to easily interact with others and share information.

  • Google Groups
  • Google Sites
  • Google Chat

Email & Calendar

All students have Google email accounts. 

  • Google Workspace Email and Calendar

Following are additional Google Workspace applications that are available for use:

  • Google Sheets
  • Google Slides
  • Google Forms
  • Google Keep
  • Google Photos
  • Google Contacts
  • Google Meet

 

Google Workspace applications are approved for the following Risk Classifications as defined by the Information Security Office.

Risk Classification Applications
All classifications - High Risk & PHI only if Secure: is used in the subject line. Google Mail
All classifications (except Protected Health Information)
  • Google Docs
  • Google Drive
  • Google Forms
  • Google Sheets
  • Google Slides
  • Google Shared drives
Low and Moderate Risk Only
  • Google Calendar
  • Google Chat
  • Google JamBoard
  • Google Keep
  • Google Meet
  • Google Photos
  • Google Sites
  • Google Vault

Get started

To start using any of the Google Workspace applications, access the application and login. How to Login to Google Workspace contains detailed instructions for the various ways you can login to and use Google Workspace applications.

Get help

Google carefully documents how to use the applications that are part of Google Workspace. Refer to their documentation for help.

  • Google Help

If you still need help, please submit a Help ticket.

Learn more

  • How to Login to Google Workspace
  • Accessibility and Google Workspace
  • Google Workspace Optimization Project