Microsoft Copilot Chat
What is Copilot
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant built into Microsoft 365 to help boost efficiency and spark creativity. It leverages advanced language models to support tasks such as drafting content, creating summaries, and simplifying routine work. This version does not integrate across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Teams.
UMass Boston Access
UMass Boston faculty, staff, and students can use the enterprise version of Microsoft Copilot Chat by visiting m365.cloud.microsoft/chat or using the button below.
🔐 Important: Always sign in using your UMass Boston Microsoft 365 account and look for the enterprise shield icon to confirm you're in the protected environment.
What Copilot Offers
Watch the video below, created with Clipchamp and AI voice tools included in UMass Boston’s Microsoft 365 account.
Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
The standard Copilot experience works much like ChatGPT Plus, drawing on the latest AI models to respond to questions and create content, including images. It uses a conversational interface, letting you ask for information or request tasks in natural language.
- Chat using text, voice, or images, powered by the latest AI models
- Generate summaries of documents and online content
- Create original images
- Enhance answers with information from web searches
- Benefit from enterprise-level data protection when signed in with your UMass Boston account
Privacy & Security
Use Copilot Chat responsibly: Do not use Copilot to process personal information that could violate HIPAA or other data protection laws.
Using Generative AI Responsibly with Copilot Chat
Copilot Chat is a powerful tool, and how you use it depends on your responsibilities at UMass Boston. Explore guidance designed to support students, faculty, and staff—and check out our Responsible Use of Copilot video to learn more.
- Students (Learning): Using Copilot Responsibly for Learning
See how Copilot can help you brainstorm, outline, and organize your thoughts while staying within academic integrity expectations. - Staff (Work): Using Copilot Responsibly at Work
Learn how Copilot can support content creation, communication, and productivity while following ethical guidelines. - Faculty (Teach): AI Guidance for Teaching
Explore strategies for setting expectations, designing assignments, and communicating with students about AI use. - Scholars & Researchers: Using Copilot Responsibly in Research
Find tips on using Copilot for drafting, organizing notes, and managing data responsibly in research settings.
Copilot Basics and Prompting Tips
Getting Started with Copilot
New to Microsoft Copilot? Start here:
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What is Copilot? – Learn what Copilot can do and how it enhances your work.
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Getting Started with Copilot – Step-by-step guide from Microsoft on how to access, install, and use Copilot's features across your devices.
Using Copilot Prompts
Make the most of Copilot with well-crafted prompts:
- Copilot Prompts: Learn how prompts work and get tips for writing clear, effective instructions to improve results.
- AI Prompt Guide for Students, Faculty and Staff: UMass Boston resource with tailored, ethical prompt examples for learning, teaching, and working with AI.