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Microsoft 365 Copilot for Education - Request and purchase

Microsoft 365 Copilot for Education is an AI-powered productivity tool designed to enhance your work experience by integrating large language models (LLMs) with your data in Microsoft 365 apps. It provides real-time intelligence to help you complete tasks more efficiently, such as drafting documents, summarizing content, and answering questions.

Key Features:

  • Content Generation: Rewrite or adjust text, write requests for proposals, create bullet lists, and generate images.
  • Integration: Works seamlessly with popular Microsoft 365 apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
  • Data Utilization: Uses data stored or shared within the Microsoft 365 platform (e.g., Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Outlook, Microsoft Office).
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    Available to

    Staff and faculty

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    Cost

    Available for purchase with an annual subscription

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    Requirements

    Installed version of Microsoft 365. Completion and submission of the University of Manitoba Microsoft Copilot for M365 Usage Guidelines form.

Getting started

Conditions

  • Permitted Uses: Academic teaching & learning, academic research (nonprofit), and administrative purposes (university business).
  • Prohibited Uses: Commercial purposes (for profit) and non-academic research.
  • Installation: An installed version of M365 (university subscription) is required prior to the license for Co-Pilot being activated.  
  • Data Types: Approved for public & confidential data within the Microsoft 365 platform.

Cost

• Available for purchase as an annual subscription, see product description and pricing details at Request a Microsoft 365 product | Information Services and Technology | University of Manitoba

How to request and purchase

The following information is required to complete the order: Full description: "M365 Copilot for Education"Price: $293.85 CAD per person per year Supplier: Merlin  Supplier part Number:  AAU-89322

Documentation and resources

Visit the Microsoft 365 Copilot service page for more information on how it works and additional resources. 

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