University OpenAI Initiative
Providing equitable AI access while ensuring security and privacy
Project Background
Learn more about the universitywide instance of ChatGPT Edu.
The university has obtained secure instances of ChatGPT Edu for each campus. March 31, 2026, a free version will be available to all eligible faculty and staff, with eligible students gaining access August 14, 2026. A paid version with enhanced features will be announced with more details forthcoming.
This tool and initiative supports the university's mission in:
- Elevating equity in technology tools for everyone.
- Ensuring quality education for every student by providing them access to future-forward tools.
- Advancing ethical use, privacy, security, sustainability and societal benefit for the technology on campus and in the university community.
- Enhancing the ability of faculty and staff to bring their best work forward.
Security and Compliance
The university prioritizes security as a core tenet of all its data governance practices.
The university is committed to IT security and compliance, and prioritizes privacy as a core tenet of all data governance practices.
As part of the university's agreement with OpenAI, your information and prompts will not be used to train the large language model (LLM). This is why it is essential to ensure that users are only utilizing the university instance of ChatGPT Edu for university work, learning and research.
All other instances of ChatGPT are NOT compliant with university standards and policies.
For an added layer of security, the university instance of ChatGPT Edu will utilize single sign on (SSO). You will easily and securely be able to access the tool using your university credentials and password after you have completed the university-required AI training. Additional course verification or steps to request access may apply. Review the FAQ below for more information.
Eligibility and Access
Using ChatGPT Edu at CU Denver and CU Anschutz.
University community members who are eligible for the free ChatGPT Edu license:
| Eligible Position | Includes |
| Students | Actively enrolled, degree-seeking full- and part-time students and student employees |
| Faculty | Full- and part-time faculty including: tenure, tenure-track, instructional, research & clinical, instructors, lecturers, postdoctoral associates/ research fellows |
| University Staff | Full- and part-time staff |
| Classified Staff | Full- and part-time staff |
Ineligible: Persons of interest (POI), contractors, temporary workers, working retirees, emeritus roles, volunteers who are not official employees, unpaid or courtesy academic appointments (e.g., adjunct, visiting, museum-related roles), contract or grant-funded staff paid with external funding, admitted but not enrolled students (including confirmed students who have accepted admission and paid a deposit but are not yet enrolled), active but not enrolled students, alumni, visiting or non-degree/continuing education students, and volunteers or trainees who are not enrolled students.
If you have any questions, please contact the Service Desk.
CU AI Guiding Principles
For safe, ethical AI usage at the university.
Getting Started Resources
Self-paced trainings on using CU ChatGPT Edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers here and CU System's webpage.