Microsoft Copilot Studio is a low-code platform that enables Ithaca College faculty and staff to build custom AI agents that interact with organizational data and automate tasks across Microsoft 365 and other connected services. This article outlines how to access Copilot Studio and request a license.
Audience
This article is intended for IC faculty and staff.
Platform
Access via Web through Microsoft Copilot Chat or Microsoft Copilot Studio
Request a License
License Requirements
While anyone can build basic agents using Copilot Chat, full access to Copilot Studio’s advanced features requires either a Copilot Studio user license. or a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
Request a License
- Individuals may submit a license request via the IC Service Portal.
Getting Started
Access via Web (Copilot Chat)
- Open a web browser.
- Go to https://m365.cloud.microsoft/chat
- Sign in with your Ithaca College credentials if prompted.
- Select Create agent form the left navigation.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to create and share your agent.
Access via Web (Copilot Studio)
- Open a web browser.
- Go to https://copilotstudio.microsoft.com/
- Sign in with your Ithaca College credentials if prompted.
- Start from a template or describe your agent to create it.
- Follow the prompts to configure and share your agent.
Additional Resources
If you have any questions feel free to contact the Project Management and Process Innovation team for a consultation. See the following resources for further information.
- Get Started with Agents - Learn how to begin using agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot through Microsoft Support
- Build Your Own Agent - Step-by-step guidance to create custom agents with Microsoft 365 Copilot via Microsoft Support
- LinkedIn Learning - Access online courses, training, and tutorials on Copilot Studio
- IT Knowledge Base - Find documentation and support for the related product, Microsoft Copilot, from Information Technology & Analytics