Microsoft 365 Copilot
ITS provides systemwide management and support of Microsoft 365 Copilot. This page serves as a broad resource about Microsoft 365 Copilot availability, cost, and data protections.
Note: UNMC faculty must request access to Microsoft 365 Copilot through ServiceNow.
Cost
Microsoft 365 Copilot is $200 per year, renewing October 1. Purchases after October have a prorated yearly cost at $16.67 per month.
Access
Access to Microsoft 365 Copilot is available for faculty, staff, and approved students when purchased through a cost center.
Data & AI Use
Microsoft 365 Copilot can be used with any low and medium risk data you provide to the AI tool or you share from SharePoint
Purchase a Microsoft 365 Copilot License
Microsoft 365 Copilot is great for:
Integrating AI into daily workflows within the Microsoft suite
Drafting email responses or summarizing long email chains in Outlook
Streamlining workflows and processes with Agents (custom GPTs)
Creating drafts of documents, memos, or outlines within Microsoft Word
Creating full PowerPoints or individual slides using an outline or draft lecture
Completing Excel spreadsheet calculations/tasks or identifying trends
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Key Features
| Access | |
| ChatGPT Models |  Yes |
| Claude Models | Yes |
| Teach & Learn Agents | Yes |
| Create Agents (custom GPTs) | Yes |
| Share Agents | Yes |
| Advanced Agents (Researcher and Analyst) | Yes |
| Notebooks | Yes |
| Prompt Lab | Yes |
| Pages | Yes |
| Voice Mode |  No |
| Access to Copilot Studio* | Yes |
| Cowork | No |
| Available for | Faculty, staff, and select students |
| Credits | No credits needed |
* = limited access
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Is Microsoft 365 Copilot available to anyone?
Sort of. Microsoft 365 Copilot requires a subscription, meaning individuals pay for it via a cost center.
Where can I access Microsoft 365 Copilot?
Microsoft 365 Copilot is available in the web browser, and within your Microsoft apps (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
Can Microsoft 365 Copilot automatically access content in SharePoint and Outlook?
Yes. Microsoft 365 Copilot is integrated into your Microsoft suite, so it can automatically access your content within SharePoint, OneDrive, or Outlook.
Can Microsoft 365 Copilot help me create PowerPoints?
Yes. Microsoft 365 Copilot can help you create an entire PowerPoint from an outline, or help you create or improve individual slides.
Does having Microsoft 365 Copilot get me access to Copilot Studio?
Yes. Having the paid version of Microsoft 365 Copilot provides you access to build within Copilot Studio.