Microsoft Copilot Requirements

What are the requirements for Microsoft Copilot and how can I access Copilot?

Information on Copilot is available here. https://services.mnsu.edu/TDClient/30/Portal/KB/ID=1157

Microsoft Copilot is available to students, faculty and staff in several methods and levels of integration. 

1. Copilot Conversational Chat AI is available for FREE:
           a. Microsoft Windows 11 and Edge browser.
           b. Using an Internet browser and going to https://copilot.microsoft.com 
   - Copilot through these methods are  FREE to students, faculty and staff.
   - Requirements are WIndows 11 for Copilot in the taskbar, Microsoft Edge for integration within Edge, or any Internet browser visiting  https://copilot.microsoft.com 
   - Sign in to Copilot using your StarID@go.minnstate.edu to keep your conversations and generated images, and to make your interaction private.
2. Copilot integrated into Microsoft Office Apps:
   - Microsoft Copilot license - $360.00 per year per user. Contact IT Solutions for license purchase. (NOTE: a few Copilot licenses are available through ITS for departments wishing to test Copilot (while limited license are still available).
   - Requires Microsoft Office ProPlus or Microsoft Office 2024 for Windows and macOS. (NOTE: an upgrade to Microsoft Office 2022 will be need for Copilot integration.) Contact IT Solutions for the Microsoft Office upgrade to ProPlus or 2024.
   - Outlook (New) version.
3. Copilot Studio:
   - Licenses are free for students, faculty and staff.
   - Contact IT Solutions to have a Copilot Studio applied to your account.

Copilot AI training is available for FREE through Microsoft:

1. Microsoft AI Sills Challenge https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot-studio/guidance/
2. Linkedin Learning https://www.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/help-support/linkedinlearning_training/
   - Streamlining Your Work with Microsoft Copilot
   - Get Started with Microsoft Copilot
   - Setting up Copilot
   - Meet Copilot
   ​​​​​​​- Microsoft Copilot: The Art of Prompt Writing
   - Basic features of Copilot​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
   - What is Copilot? Get Started with Microsoft's Everyday AI Companion
   - Learning Microsoft 365 Copilot
   - Copilot in Outlook: Maximize Your Workday Efficiency​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
   
   NOTE: New Linkedin Learning training  courses are available each month.
   LInkedin Learning is free to students, faculty and staff at Minnesota State University, Mankato
   ​​​​​​​Sign in with your StarID@go.minnstate.edu for full access to ALL free training courses.

**Copilot licenses can be purchased for individuals by contacting IT Solutions. The cost of each license is $360.00 / year and can be cancelled in May of each year if they decide not to continue Copilot. Note that the cost is prorated from August 1^st so the first year will be a partial-year subscription. **