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Microsoft Copilot

AI embedded directly in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams — plus access to Claude through the same secure interface. Available to CMC through the Microsoft 365 suite.

Overview

Microsoft Copilot is an AI assistant integrated into CMC's Microsoft 365 ecosystem. It brings AI capabilities directly into the apps you already use every day — without switching context.

Consortium Pricing Advantage

The Claremont Colleges consortium has secured Copilot at approximately $360/user/year through existing Microsoft licensing frameworks — already embedded in the consortium agreement. Individual campuses can activate Copilot without additional pooled purchasing approvals. The package also includes Copilot Studio for building custom AI workflows.

The Microsoft Enterprise Data Protection Agreement (EDPA) also extends to third-party models like Claude, so you can access Anthropic's Claude within the Copilot interface while maintaining full enterprise-grade data security.

Getting Started

1

Open Any M365 Application

Launch Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or Teams. Look for the Copilot icon (a sparkle/star icon) in the ribbon or sidebar of each application.

2

Or Use Copilot Web

Navigate to copilot.microsoft.com and sign in with your CMC Microsoft account for a standalone AI chat interface with document upload support.

3

Select Your Model (Optional)

In the Copilot web interface, you can select Claude as your AI model if available in your tier. Both GPT-4 and Claude operate under the same EDPA protections.

4

Start with a Clear Prompt

Be specific about what you need — tone, format, length, and purpose. Treat Copilot as a collaborative thinking partner. Always review and edit its output.

Enterprise Data Protections

  • Enterprise Data Protection Agreement (EDPA)

    Microsoft's EDPA ensures your data is never used for model training. This agreement also extends to third-party models like Claude accessed via Copilot.

  • Identity-Based Access

    Only authenticated CMC users can access Copilot. Every interaction is tied to your institutional identity and governed by CMC's M365 security policies.

  • FERPA, GLBA & Regulatory Compliance

    Microsoft's enterprise-grade infrastructure meets FERPA, GLBA, and other regulatory requirements applicable to higher education institutions.

Ready to Use Copilot?

Open any Microsoft 365 app and look for the Copilot icon, or start at copilot.microsoft.com with your CMC account.

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