Microsoft 365 Copilot

What Is It?

Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI-powered productivity tool that uses large language models (LLMs) and integrates your data with the Microsoft Graph and Microsoft 365 apps and services. It works alongside popular Microsoft 365 apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and more. Microsoft 365 Copilot provides real-time intelligent assistance, enabling users to enhance their creativity, productivity, and skills.

Other Service Names

Copilot

Features

You can create and use agents to customize your Copilot experience with your organization's data sources. For example, you're a warehouse manager and you need to know the status of a shipment. You can ask your Copilot shipping agent "What is the status of shipment 1234?" Copilot uses your data sources to get the information and can respond with the status.

It includes Copilot Chat in addition to other Copilot features:

  • Microsoft 365 Copilot also includes a chat grounded on users' meetings, emails, chats, and documents.
  • It integrates into Microsoft 365 apps, like Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and more.
  • It brings the capability to create agents and additional Copilot management features such as SharePoint Advanced Management and Copilot Dashboard.

Requirements

Must have a valid @uic.edu MS365 email address.

Who Is Eligible To Use It?

  • Faculty
  • Staff

Where Can I Get It?

Select the Purchase M365 Copilot button on this page.

How Do I Use It?

You can review Microsoft's guide to using Copilot.

How Much Does It Cost?

This offering is self-supported and costs $346 per individual per year.

How Can I Get Support?

If you are experiencing a problem with this service, please report it. If you just have a question, feel free to ask us.

Service Levels

Service Request Fulfillment Time 1 day
Incident Response Time 1 day
Incident Resolution Time 1-2 days
Service Availability 24/7
Service Notification Channel(s) status.uic.edu