Ottawa, Canada

University of Ottawa

Name: University of Ottawa AI Policy Tracker record
Creator: University AI Policy Tracker
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

RankingQS World University Rankings 2026: =219UpdatedJul 19, 2026

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6 reviewed claims

Normalized value: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot","rawToolName":"Copilot for the web","description":"The University of Ottawa provides the university-licensed Copilot for the web to users with active University accounts.","howToObtain":"Visit copilot.microsoft.com and sign in with uoAccess credentials.","costToUser":"No cost to users with an active @uOttawa.ca account.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Last checked: Jul 16, 2026
Last changed: Jul 16, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

The University has chosen Microsoft M365 Copilot as its official Gen AI platform. Copilot for the web is available at no cost to all users with an active @uOttawa.ca account, including students, faculty and staff.
Source: MS Copilot | About us

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The University has chosen Microsoft M365 Copilot as its official Gen AI platform. Copilot for the web is available at no cost to all users with an active @uOttawa.ca account, including students, faculty and staff.

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 550eca44…
Retrieved: Jul 16, 2026

Normalized value: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot_for_m365","rawToolName":"Microsoft 365 Copilot","description":"Microsoft 365 Copilot is the University's selected institutional GenAI platform; licenses are allocated to defined faculty, academic-unit and administrative-unit groups.","howToObtain":"Eligible units are notified of license availability; ask the unit Chief Administrative Officer or IT leader about access.","costToUser":"Annual fee per license.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}

Last checked: Jul 16, 2026
Last changed: Jul 16, 2026

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Evidence 1

The University has chosen Microsoft M365 Copilot as its official Gen AI platform and states that all institutional funding supports this solution. Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses are currently limited to a defined group of users determined by faculties, academic units and administrative units.
Source: MS Copilot | About us

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The University has chosen Microsoft M365 Copilot as its official Gen AI platform and states that all institutional funding supports this solution. Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses are currently limited to a defined group of users determined by faculties, academic units and administrative units.

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 550eca44…
Retrieved: Jul 16, 2026

Normalized value: cite_ai_tool_and_explain_use

Last checked: May 15, 2026
Last changed: May 15, 2026

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Evidence 1

Yes! Cite the specific tool as a source and explain how it was used in the work.
Source: Academic integrity for students

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 45a3fd03…
Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: Artificial intelligence (AI) and academic integrity: frequently asked questions

Normalized value: ai_use_varies_by_course

Last checked: May 15, 2026
Last changed: May 15, 2026

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Evidence 1

Some courses will use and permit the use of artificial intelligence tools (e.g., ChatGPT), others will not. Permission to use textbooks or other resources like the web, getting help, and asking questions may also vary.
Source: Academic integrity for students

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 45a3fd03…
Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: How to work with integrity; Artificial intelligence FAQ

Normalized value: tlss_ai_teaching_hub

Last checked: May 15, 2026
Last changed: May 15, 2026

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This new web space was designed to provide a hub for thinking about the impact of artificial intelligence on teaching and learning in higher education.
Source: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 922f0261…
Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: Artificial intelligence (AI)

Normalized value: be_mindful_sharing_using_data_with_ai

Last checked: May 15, 2026
Last changed: May 15, 2026

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Evidence 1

In research, be mindful about how you share and use data.
Source: Academic integrity for students

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 45a3fd03…
Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: Are there specific steps I can take to maintain academic integrity when using artificial intelligence?

Source record

Official sources

3 sources

Academic integrity for students

uottawa.ca

Source URL: https://www.uottawa.ca/study/academic-integrity
Snapshot hash: 45a3fd03…

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

saea-tlss.uottawa.ca

Source URL: https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/course-design/artificial-intelligence-ai
Snapshot hash: 922f0261…

MS Copilot | About us

uottawa.ca

Source URL: https://www.uottawa.ca/about-us/information-technology/services/software/m365/ms-copilot
Snapshot hash: 550eca44…

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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "University of Ottawa AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 19, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/university-of-ottawa

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Reviewed claims

Copilot for the web is listed for University of Ottawa in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Microsoft 365 Copilot is listed for University of Ottawa in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.