Access Microsoft Copilot Chat in Teams and Outlook, 4/22

Please see the following scheduled Information Technology Services (ITS) maintenance process:

Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Start Time: 8 p.m.

End Time: 11:59 p.m.

The following work is being completed: ITS is enabling a new button in Microsoft apps that provides access to Copilot Chat (web version). This button will provide an opt-in experience for Copilot Chat within Teams and Outlook until May 1, 2025.

All affected groups: WSU Microsoft users

All affected processes: New Copilot Chat button will appear in Microsoft Teams and Outlook apps.

Duration of impact: WSU Microsoft users can opt-in to Copilot Chat until May 1. Starting May 1, Microsoft will automatically pin Copilot Chat to the navigation menu in Teams and Outlook by default.

Necessary follow-up steps: None

Additional information: ITS is enabling this button ahead of the WSU Microsoft Copilot Chat Workshop to facilitate participation and engagement.

Questions? Please contact Crimson Service Desk at crimsonservicedesk@wsu.edu or 509-335-4357.