海角社区 is updating its Microsoft 365 storage policies to ensure sustainability and security. For the most up-to-date information and full project details, see the .
Here are some updates from (ITS) about what鈥檚 changing for students, faculty, and staff.
1. Unlimited storage is ending.
ITS conducted a formal review of George Mason鈥檚 Microsoft 365 (M365) system storage and is implementing rolling changes. Vendors are changing their service offerings and storage pricing, no longer offering free, unlimited storage to higher ed institutions.
2. There are new storage quotas by role.
More than 90% of George Mason users across OneDrive, Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams use under 5GB of storage. Therefore, the new quotas are designed to meet the needs of most users while encouraging better data management. New storage limits have already been implemented and vary based on your role:
- Faculty and Staff: 50GB for OneDrive and Exchange; 100GB for SharePoint and Teams
- Students: 50GB for OneDrive, 10GB for Exchange; 100GB for SharePoint and Teams
- Part-time staff, emeritus faculty, contractors, and affiliates: Lower limits apply
To determine how much storage you are using and to better manage your data, see .
3. Consider your data retention鈥攁nd clean up!
To reduce risk and align with university and commonwealth policies, ITS is refining its data lifecycle and retention strategies in consultation with .
It is always a good time to declutter. Keeping unnecessary data can pose security and compliance issues. Delete old, duplicate, or unused files to stay within your quota and avoid service disruptions.
Need more help?
These changes are designed to protect your data and ensure long-term sustainability for the university鈥檚 digital infrastructure. Reach out to the ITS project team, or join the for guidance and updates.
If you would like a consultation on your storage options, request an appointment via the