UA Google Workspace Storage Project

Google ended unlimited free storage for higher education, so since early 2025 the University of Alaska has focused on reducing its digital footprint to meet the new limits. OIT and campus IT teams have worked together to set new storage policies, while helping users manage their data more intentionally.

 

Google Storage Changes In Progress

What’s Changed?

Google ended its free, unlimited storage for colleges and universities—including UA. Like institutions across the country, we’ve adjusted how we manage and use Google Workspace storage to align with Google’s new limits.

Why This Matters

UA’s current Google storage usage exceeded the new caps, and maintaining current levels would have come at a steep cost. To stay ahead of this, the Office of Information Technology (OIT), in collaboration with IT teams and stakeholders across UAA, UAF, and UAS, worked to reduce our overall digital storage footprint.

This effort includes:

• Establishing new storage limits and policies
• Introducing better storage management practices
• Helping users take a more intentional approach to storing files and data
  
  

Looking Ahead

These changes help UA manage resources more effectively while encouraging smarter digital practices. OIT and our campus IT partners remain committed to keeping you informed and supported as we move through this transition together.