Google Data Policy

Seton Hill Google Storage Limit Policy


Google has changed its policy from offering unlimited content storage to providing a limited amount shared as a pool across organizations using Google Workspaces. To comply with our Seton Hill University Google contract, SHU IT has implemented policy changes enforcing the new storage limit of 100 GB per user account.



What counts toward the Storage limit?


Storage is shared across the organization, and the content counted towards the limit includes, but is not limited to, files in Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos.


How much Storage will I have?


All Student Google accounts will have a maximum storage capacity of 100 GB.

How much Storage am I using?


To identify how much storage your Seton Hill Google account is using, do one of the following:


Browser


Mobile app (iOS or Android)


Exceeding Storage Limits in Google Accounts


When your SHU Google Account is over the maximum storage limit, it means:



Note: You can still sign into and access your Google Account to view any data


Troubleshooting


Common reasons for exceeding storage limits include syncing your Google Drive with large local folders such as your Downloads folder, storing high-resolution media files like videos or photos, or backing up entire projects or datasets without considering size. Regularly reviewing and organizing your files can help avoid reaching the storage limit.