Your AI Toolkit at UT Austin
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AI tools at UT Austin are supported by AI Studio—Enterprise Technology’s hub for delivering, managing, and supporting AI tools and services across campus.
From providing access to platforms like Copilot, Claude, and ChatGPT to supporting real-world use in teaching, research, and operations, AI Studio helps the UT community get the most out of AI.
Featured Tools
Open AI ChatGPT
ChatGPT is an AI assistant designed for everyday writing, research, and content creation. It helps Longhorns brainstorm ideas, draft materials, and explore topics through natural conversation. Explore the available tier levels below to find the best fit for your needs, or use the link above to log in.
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Copilot is an AI assistant designed to help you create, analyze, and communicate more efficiently across Microsoft 365 tools. It supports everyday work with writing, data insights, and workflow automation to make tasks more intuitive and streamlined. Explore the available resources below to get started, or use the link above to visit our Microsoft for Copilot page.
Anthropic Claude
Claude is an AI assistant designed for writing, analysis, and complex, long‑form work. It helps Longhorns tackle documents, research, and problem-solving with clear, structured responses. Explore the available tier levels below to find the best fit for your needs, or use the link above to log in.
How to Access AI Tools
AI Tools for Every Longhorn
Explore AI tools available to the UT Austin community with secure, university-supported access. From ChatGPT to Microsoft 365 Copilot built into your M365 environment, and Claude. Visit AI Studio to get started and request access .
Have questions? Visit AI Studio's general AI FAQ page or visit the knowledge article, AI Access, Plans, and Pricing.
Log in to access Open AI ChatGPT EDU
| Free for Students, Faculty, and Staff
- For users that require a HIPAA-safe environment, ChatGPT EDU Standard HIPAA tier is the choice for you. Feature set is limited.
- Have questions? Visit the ChatGPT License FAQ page. with the AI Studio to learn more.
How to get started
Use the link above to sign in using your UT EID (IID) email address "[your EID]@eid.utexas.edu" to create your account.
Log in to access Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
| Free for Students, Faculty, and Staff
- Approved under UT’s compliance and security guidelines
- Helps answer questions and generate content
- Does not access your files or Microsoft 365 apps
How to get started
Use the link above to sign in with your Microsoft 365 account using you email "[your EID]@my.utexas.edu" to access Copilot Chat.
Log in to access Microsoft 365 Copilot
| Paid for faculty and staff
- Fully integrated into Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and more
- Works with your files, emails, and meetings
- Helps automate tasks, analyze data, and generate insights
How to get started
Faculty and staff can request a premium license for deeper integration and advanced features. Visit the M365 Copilot page to learn more about workflow solutions, training, community conversations, and testimonials.
Log in to access Anthropic Claude EDU
| Free for Students, Faculty, and Staff
Paid license tiers available, for more information Explore AI Tools.
Legacy Claude license holders visit the Legacy Claude FAQ page for additional information.
New users, visit the Claude License FAQ page for additional information.
How to get started
Use the link above to sign in using your UT EID (IID) email address "[your EID]@eid.utexas.edu" to create your account.
Log in to access UT Sage
| Free for Students and Faculty
- Approved under UT's compliance and security guidelines.
- A purpose-built, in-house AI tutor platform developed by The University of Texas at Austin. It is designed to integrate directly with Canvas.
Log in to access Gemini
| Free for Students, Faculty, and Staff
- Approved for usage with only published or non-sensitive data.
- Designed for tasks like text generation, summarization, and question answering.
How to get started
Use the link above to log in to your google UT mail account or go to the UT Mail page to sign up.
*Reminder, UT mail is not your official UT Austin email, please visit our official student email page to learn more.
Log in to access UT Spark
Retiring July 1, 2026
| Free for Students, Faculty, and Staff
- Approved under UT's compliance and security guidelines.
- Supports tasks such as brainstorming, summarizing, writing assistance, and building custom AI agents.
Action Required
If you have agents or chat history in UT Spark, please follow the guidelines on saving your work before UT Spark can no longer be accessed, Visit, How to save your agent's instructions and How to export your chat history on clearing our your data.
Not sure which tool is right for you?
Compare AI tools available at UT Austin to find the best fit for your needs, including capabilities, data use, licensing, and use cases.
Get Support
Visit the Enterprise Technology Support Center for quick solutions and helpful resources or use the online portal to request help. Need additional help, visit us in-person for a hands-on extension of the portal. Visit the Support Center
Learning and Community
Upcoming AI Training
These trainings are brought to you by Enterprise Technology. Our trainings are offered in Teams video conference, in-person or a hybrid setting. Join us today to get started in your journey.
Learning & Conversation Channels
Be part of the AI forward movement through hands-on trainings and active conversations in Microsoft 365 SharePoint and Teams. These collaborative spaces are designed to help you connect, share discoveries, and explore the evolving landscape of AI—together.
AI Conversations
AI technology is advancing rapidly, by connecting into this M365 Teams space, you can share your discoveries and explorations on AI.
Asynchronous AI Learning
These playlists of prerecorded videos provide you the flexibility to expand your learning on your time.
Anthropic Academy
Explore self-paced AI training from Anthropic Academy, hosted on Skilljar. This platform offers structured courses on AI fluency, Claude tools, API development, and responsible AI use, allowing you to learn on your own time and build practical skills through guided lessons and assessments.
Open AI Academy
Explore self-paced AI learning through OpenAI Academy. This platform offers structured courses, tutorials, and resources to help you build practical skills with tools like ChatGPT, from foundational concepts to advanced workflows and real-world applications.
Introduction to Microsoft 365
This playlist covers the several videos introducing Microsoft 365, including its key components and how you can use Teams and cloud storage to collaborate across the ecosystem. It introduces Microsoft Copilot 365 Chat and other tools. Microsoft 365 Copilot paid license is not required for this recording.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat Web & Work
This prerecorded video focuses on Microsoft 365 Copilot chat functionality. It includes demonstrations with Copilot chat in web browsers and Teams, as well as with Copilot in tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Microsoft 365 Copilot paid license helpful but not required for this recording.
Microsoft Copilot Agents for your Department with SharePoint
This prerecorded video will guide you through accessing agents in SharePoint, creating your own agents using web-based data, and sharing and editing agents. You'll learn how to leverage these tools to enhance productivity and collaboration within your department. Microsoft 365 Copilot paid license required for this recording.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Across the Ecosystem
This prerecorded video delves into using Copilot for various tasks in Microsoft 365 apps such as gathering needs with Forms, enhancing communication, analyzing insights, and preparing presentations. It features hands-on activities to practice these skills and emphasizes prompt engineering. Microsoft 365 Copilot paid license helpful but not required for this recording.
Guidance and Initiative
Guidance for Using AI
UT is committed to fostering innovation while upholding the highest standards of security, privacy, and academic integrity. Responsible use of AI tools includes adhering to relevant policies that protect confidential, personal, and proprietary data, as well as following ethical guidelines that prioritize transparency, accountability, and fairness.
UT.AI Initiative
Explore the UT.AI campus‑wide initiative guiding the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across academics and operations. It provides the vision, governance, and shared framework that enable secure, impactful AI use across campus.