Frequently Asked Questions
What is Google Workspace for Education?
Google Workspace for Education is a suite of free productivity tools to help students and faculty interact seamlessly and securely across devices. Over 90 million students and educators leverage and trust Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals, including over 80 of the US News and World Report top 100 colleges and eight of the eight Ivy League members.
Google Workspace for Education is the #1 productivity platform is US K12 schools.
Google Workspace for Education has everything you need to enhance communication, collaboration and personal organization. With Chat Meet and Google + you can connect more easily with college and students. Tools such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides allow you to seamlessly collaborate with faculty, staff, and students as well as individuals and organizations that you part with. Google Drive is where you store and search for all of your files.
How much does Google Workspace for Education Cost?
Google Workspace for Education is free for FSEHD Students, Faculty and Staff.
Who is eligible for Google Workspace for Education at RIC?
Students, Faculty and Staff in the FSEHD are eligible for Google Workspace for Education accounts.
How do I activate my Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals Account?
Get started with your RIC Google Workspace for Education account
Students and
Faculty/Staff.
How much storage do I get with Google Workspace for Education?
FSEHD users have unlimited space in Google Drive with your account.
Why are Gmail and Google calendar not included?
RIC uses Microsoft Office 365 as a primary email and calendar platform so RIC excludes Google calendar and email tools.
