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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
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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.
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Getting Started
Access via Web (Copilot Chat)
- Go to https://m365.cloud.microsoft/chat in a web browser
- Sign in with your Ithaca College credentials if prompted
- Select Create agent from the left navigation
- Follow the on-screen prompts to create and share your agent
Access via Web (Copilot Studio)
- Go to https://copilotstudio.microsoft.com/ in a web browser
- 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
Copilot Tools Available
Copilot Tools Available
| Tool |
What It Is |
Access Points |
Audience |
License |
| Copilot Studio |
Build custom AI agents for workflows, apps, and automation. |
- Integrated in Copilot Chat (basic agents)
- Copilot Studio portal (advanced building) |
Advanced users, IT, departments |
Included with IC account (basic agents)
Paid license, Copilot Studio or Microsoft 365 Copilot (advanced agents with Copilot Studio) |
| Copilot Chat |
AI-powered chat for quick Q&A, drafting, and productivity help. |
- Web
- Microsoft Edge Sidebar
- Mobile (iOS/Android)
- Windows Taskbar, Mac Dock |
Students, Faculty, Staff, Affiliates |
Included with IC account
Learn more: Microsoft Copilot
|
| Microsoft 365 Copilot |
Integrated AI in Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for advanced tasks and integration with College data. |
- Within Microsoft 365 Office apps (desktop/web)
- Teams, Loop |
Faculty and Staff (licensed users) |
Paid license ($360/year via dept.)
Learn more: Microsoft Copilot
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Additional Resources
Explore these resources to get started and learn more:
- 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
If you have any questions feel free to contact the Project Management and Process Innovation team for a consultation.