What are Core Applications?
Core Apps include Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Chat, Meet, Sites, Groups (UH-only account collaboration), Contacts, Classroom, and Chrome Sync. These applications are governed by a master agreement between UH and Google and are available to all UH users through Google@UH.
What are Consumer Applications?
Consumer Apps include applications such as Blogger, Google Bookmarks, Google Maps, Google Groups (all account collaboration), Google Currents, Google Photos, Google Analytics, Youtube, and more. These Consumer Apps can be made available through Google@UH by electing to turn them on. The decision to use any Consumer Apps is solely at the discretion of the individual user and is not mandated by UH.
How do I elect to turn on Consumer Apps for my UH account?
For more information about Consumer Apps or to elect to turn on Consumer Apps for your UH account please visit https://hawaii.edu/google/extra/.
What are the differences between Core and Consumer Apps?
Core Apps are governed by a master agreement between UH and Google and are available to all UH users through Google@UH.
Consumer Apps are made available to UH users through Google@UH by electing to turn them on. The decision to use any Consumer Apps is solely at the discretion of the individual user and is not mandated by UH. Most Consumer Apps are governed by Google’s Terms of Service ("TOS") and Privacy Policy. In addition, each application may have specific use requirements.
