Student Access for ChatGPT Edu
The University of Nebraska System recognizes the growing role that educating students on using AI tools plays in higher education. To support this need, faculty, staff, and researchers may decide if they want students to have access to ChatGPT Edu and initiate the process by using the steps below.
Faculty or staff may choose to direct students to ChatGPT Edu access if they are:
Academics
Wanting their students to use an AI tool in an academic course.Research
Wanting student researchers to have access for research purposes.Student Employment
Wanting student workers to have access as a component of their student employment.
How Faculty/Staff Initiate Student Access
| Step 1: | Access the How Faculty/Staff can request access to ChatGPT Edu for Students help guide. |
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Choose one of the options for giving students access:
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| Step 3: | Share the training link with students and require them to complete the training course. |
| Step 4: | Once training is completed with a 80% or higher, students will automatically receive a link to join the ChatGPT Edu workspace with a zero credit, core license. |
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What Students Can Expect
| Step 1: | Your faculty or staff member will supply you with the training link. |
| Step 2: | Complete the required training with at least an 80%. You can take the training as many times as you need to get an 80%. |
| Step 3: | Your ChatGPT Edu account will be automatically created within 24-48 hours. |
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Once your account is created, you will receive an email from OpenAI inviting you to the workspace. You will need to accept your invitation using your campus email address:
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What if I previously created a personal ChatGPT account with my university email?
If you created a personal ChatGPT account before getting access to ChatGPT Edu, you have three options:
Option 1
You can update the email address on your personal ChatGPT account to a personal email address before accepting your ChatGPT Edu invitation.
Option 2
You can merge your exisiting personal ChatGPT account into your new ChatGPT Edu workspace. To merge your workspaces:
- Accept your invitation to ChatGPT Edu
- Select "Transfer exisiting chat history and GPTs" when prompted
Option 3
You can delete your personal workspace and start over in ChatGPT Edu. To delete your personal workspace:
- Accept your invitation to ChatGPT Edu
- Select "Export and delete exisiting chat history"*
* Note: this will permanently delete your existing personal ChatGPT account after the export process is complete.
How do I know I'm using ChatGPT Edu rather than a personal ChatGPT account?
You will know you are in the ChatGPT Edu environment when you see your campus logo in the lower-left corner after signing in.
Need Help?
ITS provides resources to help you get started with ChatGPT Edu and continue building your knowledge over time. From access and onboarding to training and best practices, support is available when you need it.
Contact the ITS Helpdesk
Need help with your ChatGPT Edu workspace? Contact the ITS Helpdesk for assistance with access, features, and more.
Guides to Get Started
Learn how to personalize your settings, request and manage credits, and explore available resources and support materials.
Ways to Learn More
Enhance your AI knowledge through available workshops, training opportunities, and resources tailored to your needs.