Online Communities

This page introduces you to Microsoft 365 Online Communities. Communities include SharePoint Sites, Microsoft Teams, and MySites, all of which give users a place to collaborate with co-workers, classmates, and others. The service descriptions on this page are intended to help you decide which online community is best for your needs.

Request an Online Community**This will take you to a sign-in screen for ServiceNow. Sign in with your Campus 'w' username and password to access the Online Community's form. If you do not know your username and/or password, please call the Help Desk at 937-775-4827.

Online Communities Comparison

Community Benefits and Key Features Best For

SharePoint Sites

  • Officially sanctioned Wright State organizations or affiliated groups 
  • Projects or Groups requiring multiple levels of access
  • Collaborating between departments 
  • Committees

Microsoft Teams
  • Group or Class Projects 
  • Promotional Events 
  • Casual Collaboration
Microsoft 365 Groups
  • Share Inbox (Mailing List)
  • Calendar 
  • Document Library
  • Ability to Manage Members
  • Managing Mailing Lists
  • Sharing Documents

My Site

  • Multiple Calendars 
  • Multiple Document Libraries 
  • Ability to Manage Members 
  • Assign Different Permission Levels 
  • Quick, Casual, or Temporary Groups and Projects
  • Lists (Data, Resembles Excel) 

Important Notes:

  • Site cannot be transferred 
  • Site is deleted when your Microsoft 365 account is deleted 
  • Personal information you wish to share