IUGA
Platform Introduction
What is Copilot?
Microsoft Copilot is an AI you can use for schoolwork. It lives inside the apps you're already using — planning, studying, writing, brainstorming — instead of a separate tab you have to remember to open.
Copilot is the AI built for schoolwork.
Everything you need to study, all in one place.
Turn notes into flashcards, create quizzes, get help with a tough problem, or talk through a new concept. Copilot gives you different ways to learn, so you can use what works for you.
From "I think I get it" to "I've got this"
Copilot helps you work through tough concepts, check what you understand, and spend more time on what you don’t. So when the test, presentation, or interview comes around, you’re ready.
Keep your momentum going
Keep your notes, resources, and ideas organized as the semester moves. Copilot helps you build on what you’ve already done, so you can spend less time starting over and more time making progress.
Copilot Learn helps you break down tough concepts, test your knowledge, and learn in the format that works best for you, so understanding comes easier.
And the AI built for work.
It's now a resume line, not just a study hack.
Employers expect candidates to list specific AI tools they've used and what they accomplished with them (e.g., "Used Copilot to draft and analyze X, cutting time by Y%"). Copilot experience gained now in clubs and classwork becomes concrete resume content later.
It's free, low-stakes practice for a skill you'll be tested on in interviews.
More employers are asking candidates in interviews how they use AI tools day-to-day. Practicing with Copilot on real club work (event planning, budgets, comms) gives students actual stories to tell, not hypotheticals.
It's a differentiator against other students who are only using ChatGPT for essays.
Fluency across a suite — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook — signals broader workplace readiness than knowing how to prompt a chatbot for text. That maps directly onto what entry-level jobs actually use daily.
81% of employers now prioritize demonstrated skills over degrees or job titles, and AI literacy has become a baseline expectation across marketing, operations, product, and design roles — not just tech.
Copilot Prompt Examples
Study for a test: [File Upload] "Turn all the notes I've uploaded into a study guide, organized by topic, with key terms bolded and 5 practice questions at the end to test myself."
Learn something new: [Guided Learning] "Teach me about the Roman Empire, one step at a time. What were the most pivotal events that took place in the Colosseum, and why did they matter to Roman politics?"
Prepare for an interview: [Voice] "Simulate a behavioral interview with me for my Marketing internship. Ask me one question at a time, wait for my answer, then give me feedback using the STAR method before moving on."
Digest long-form content quicker: [In the Edge browser only] "Summarize this PDF into a discussion post. Write a brief intro, identify the top 3 points, and flag anything I should double-check with the professor before submitting."
Create quizzes: "Quiz me on how to find the mean, median, and mode of different number sets — give me one question at a time, and explain what I got wrong before moving to the next."
Build your resume: [Copilot Pages] "Based on my role in [club/internship/job], help me turn what I did into 2-3 resume bullets with strong action verbs and measurable impact."
Where is Copilot Available?
On your PC or Mac
Get real-time help with Copilot online, from small tasks to big asks and so much in between. Navigate to copilot.com or download the app
On your phone
Take Copilot with you wherever you go to get quick support with the power of AI by downloading the Copilot App
Importance of Using Personal Emails
Make sure you're signed into Copilot with your PERSONAL email.
Some of you may already have access to Copilot through work or school. If you sign in with your .edu email, you'll be redirected to a different experience. We encourage you to use that version when handling sensitive information or when your professors direct you to.
Add your QR code here.
How to differentiate Copilots
Always confirm which account you’re using by checking your settings.
Copilot for work
For work and school
Copilot for individuals
For personal
UI Overview - Copilot.com
Access your sidebar
Spark inspiration with example prompts
Choose your mode and access Think Deeper
Upload Files, create a page, generate an image, and more.
Start a temporary chat
How to access Copilot Learn
Spark inspiration with example prompts
Upload Files, create a page, generate an image, and more.
All your learning tools in one place
Use Cases
Current Assignment
Lecture notes → Study guide
Lecture notes → Flashcards
Lecture notes → Practice quiz
Homework → Review guide
Reading → Exam cheat sheet
Internship Job Description
JD → Resume bullets
JD → Skills gap analysis
JD → Interview questions
JD → Networking message
JD → 30-day prep plan
Turning Your Existing Work Into Something Better
Academic Success
Study schedule for Class
Resume Building
Turn experience into resume bullets
Networking
Message a UW alum at Microsoft
Interview Prep
Behavioral interview with STAR feedback
Financial Aid
Explain grants, scholarships, loans
Course Planning
Quarter-by-quarter roadmap
Specific Copilot Use Cases
Discover
Find Your Direction
Build
Strengthen Your Skills
Connect
Leverage the IUGA Network
Prepare
Get Career Ready
Practice
Simulate the Interview
Improve
Turn Feedback into Progress
Prompt Example
Act as a career and technology coach for an IUGA member at UW. Based on my major, skills, interests, past projects, and target companies, identify the technology careers I may be a strong fit for. Then create a personalized development plan with recommended technical skills, projects, networking opportunities, resume improvements, and interview preparation. Prioritize opportunities that leverage the IUGA alumni network and its connections.
AI Career Coach
Thank you!
Scan my QR code here to download and sign up for Copilot:
Flashcard/Quiz Sprint
Guiding Questions
Homework Helper
Notebook Builder/Wildcard
Raffle