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ChatGPT Edu

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2025
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Access to ChatGPT Edu will be available starting April 28!

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by OpenAI that processes natural language and generates responses to enhance productivity and support teaching and learning activities. OpenAI's ChatGPT Edu is a specialized version designed for educational institutions, making it particularly useful in academic environments.

The CSU’s agreement with OpenAI includes language that ensures your ChatGPT interactions and data are not used to train their underlying large language models or improve their services.

CSU users' interactions with ChatGPT Edu are treated with the same level of care and confidentiality as other commonly used electronic platforms, such as email, and Microsoft Office 365. Use of ChatGPT Edu must be in alignment with Cal Poly’s Academic Integrity Policies as well as CSU’s guidelines for Ethical and Responsible use of AI for Students.

Quickstart

STEP 1 - Go to ChatGPT

STEP 2 - Click Log in

NEXT STEPS - Depend on your eligibility…

If you are eligible for ChatGPT Edu:

  1. Enter your Cal Poly email.(e.g., jmustang@calpoly.edu)

  2. Click Continue.

  3. Select Cal Poly San Luis Obispo SSO

  4. Authenticate with your Cal Poly Portal credentials.

You’ll be signed into the Cal Poly ChatGPT Edu workspace.

If you are not eligible for ChatGPT Edu:

  1. Enter the email address associated with your existing ChatGPT account.
    (or click Sign up to create a new one)

  2. Log in using the password you set—not your Cal Poly SSO credentials.

You’ll be signed into your personal ChatGPT workspace.

 

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Service Details

Availability

Online 24/7

Cost

For students, faculty, and staff, this service is made possible through the CSU AI initiative through July 2026. Licensing does not cover alumni, auxiliary employees, emeriti, admits, continuing education or non-matriculated students or other campus community members such as volunteers and guests.

Eligibility

  • Faculty

  • Staff

  • Students

Alumni, auxiliary employees, emeriti, admits, continuing education or non-matriculated students or other campus community members such as volunteers and guests are not eligible for ChatGPT Edu.

More Info

The CSU is strictly committed to user privacy and, as the CSU Safe and Responsible Use Guidelines lay out, the CSU has legal and operational obligations that may require access to user data in the services we offer.  These activities are not intended to restrict, monitor, or utilize the content of legitimate academic and organizational communications.

 

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