Microsoft 365 License Removals Begin 7/2

Please see the following scheduled Information Technology Services (ITS) maintenance process:

Start Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Start Time: 12 p.m.

End Date: Monday, Sept. 8, 2025

End Time: 12 p.m.

The following work is being completed: ITS is beginning a scheduled process to remove Microsoft 365 licensesuites from separated WSU users who no longer maintain active affiliation. This process addresses legacy licensing issues that previously prevented proper deprovisioning of licenses.

  • Notification Period: Email notifications will be sent in batches starting July 2, providing impacted users with a 30-day advance notice of their upcoming license removal. Reminders will be distributed 14 and 7 days prior to their removal date.
  • Removal Period: Earliest license removals will begin on Aug. 1, and the final removals will be completed by Sept. 8.

All affected groups: Former WSU users who no longer have an active affiliation as recorded in university systems.

All affected processes: Access to remaining WSU-provided Microsoft 365 services

Duration of impact: This is a permanent change. However, access to Microsoft 365 services can be restored if a user’s affiliation is reactivated in the future.

Necessary follow-up steps: None. ITS requests your assistance in supporting impacted users as questions or concerns arise.

Questions? Please contact Crimson Service Desk at crimsonservicedesk@wsu.edu or 509-335-4357.