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Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft 365 Copilot incorporates AI features into existing Microsoft 365 tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Microsoft 365 Copilot is available as a paid monthly subscription via the University Software Portal.

Important notes

  • Users who purchase a Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription must log in with their Rutgers Connect account for proper use.
  • By logging in with a Rutgers email address, your data is not used to train Copilot’s foundation models.

About Microsoft 365 Copilot 

Microsoft’s AI-powered productivity tool provides content generation and chatbot capabilities within the Office 365 tools you access with your Rutgers Connect account, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.


Add Microsoft’s Copilot AI to the Microsoft 365 tools you’re using with your Rutgers Connect account.


Use Microsoft 365 Copilot to draft content, analyze data, automate tasks or summarize meetings with AI-assistance.


Microsoft 365 Copilot integrates with your existing Rutgers Connect account and data, allowing its chatbot feature to provide tailored assistance while you work.


Microsoft 365 Copilot subscriptions must be purchased by a faculty or staff member.  Subscriptions can be assigned to faculty, staff, students, and sponsored guests.

Help with Microsoft 365 Copilot 

Begin using Microsoft Copilot 365

Visit the University Software Portal to add Copilot (apps) to your Rutgers Connect account.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Learning Hub

Microsoft's 365 Copilot learning hub provides training videos and other resources for using the tool.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Prompt Gallery

Want to ask Microsoft 365 Copilot a question, but you're unsure where to start? Use Microsoft's Prompt Gallery to guide you.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Skilling Center

Use Microsoft's self-paced courses and trainings to increase your 365 Copilot skills.