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Unlock the Power of AI @ SHSU

Whether you're teaching, studying, or supporting campus operations, SHSU offers two cutting-edge AI tools designed to help you work smarter, faster, and more creatively.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

Your go-to AI assistant—right in your browser.

  • Powered by advanced models like GPT-4 and GPT 5.
  • Perfect for quick tasks: summarizing documents, drafting emails, brainstorming ideas, and more.
  • No downloads, no setup—just visit copilot.microsoft.com and start creating.

Microsoft 365 Copilot

AI built into the apps you use every day!

  • Seamlessly integrated into Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
  • Helps you write, edit, analyze, and organize—right inside your documents
  • Available through your SHSU Microsoft 365 account.

Which Copilot Should You Use?

Feature Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat Microsoft 365 Copilot
Access Web portal Inside Office apps
Best For Quick tasks, brainstorming In-app Productivity
AI Model GPT-4/GPT-5 GPT-4/GPT-5
Use Cases Summarizing, writing, Q&A Editing, analyzing, organizing
Integration Teams Only Inside Office apps
Cost Free $330 per year

Real-Work Examples at SHSU

Faculty

  • Draft syllabi or summarize research with copilot.microsoft.com.
  • Polish course materials in Word using Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Staff

  • Brainstorm event ideas or write communications with copilot.microsoft.com.
  • Use Outlook Copilot to manage email threads and replies.

Students

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