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Google to Microsoft 365

Google storage and email services for students are changing at Hartnell College during the 20225-26 academic year. Read the information on this page to know what is changing and what you need to do. 

Refer to the service changes timeline for important dates and deadlines.

  • Starting June 2025, GSuite storage space will be limited for exisitng students
  • March 2026, Google Drive will be frozen to "Read Only" for students
    • Students still have access to Google Workspace tools including: Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Sites, as well as Google Groups.
  • June 2027, GSuite will be ended for all students

  • Student email and calendar services will be moved from Gmail/Google Calendar to Outlook
    • April 2025: new students will begin on Outlook
    • June 2026: all students will be using Outlook
  • To access your email, log into your MyHartnell portal and click the "Outlook" tile.  Enter your email address and password. For help accessing your Hartnell email account, please contact the IT Help Desk.

Changes for students are upcoming. Some students will need to take steps to reduce their Google storage amount. 

  • Review your Google Drive and download copies of files that you wish to keep. Google Drive will be frozen to "Read Only" March 2026 then turned off June 2027.

Where to Get Help

You can find an updated list of support resources and tutorials on this website. Our FAQs also contain more answers about these upcoming service changes.

You may also contact the IT Help Desk for individualized assistance.