Boise State Policies
We foster a culture of creativity and innovation around AI with the highest standards of honesty, ethics, and responsibility. Get more information on our policy page.
Supported AI Assistants
Find other university software on the Office of Information Technology website or submit a software review request for a tool to be reviewed for the safety and security of the Boise State community and compatibility with Boise State’s existing IT infrastructure.
Faculty and Staff Licenses
Faculty and staff may request licenses, funded by their department or college, for ChatGPT Edu and Gemini for Google Workspace.
Learning Resources
boisestate.ai, ChatGPT Edu, and Google Gemini are the supported generative AI tools at Boise State.
boisestate.ai
Visit boisestate.ai in the boisestate.ai knowledge base to learn more about this platform for faculty, staff, and students.
ChatGPT Edu
- ChatGPT for Data Analysis
- Introduction to Prompt Engineering
- Introduction to GPTs
- Advanced Prompt Engineering
- OpenAI’s support site to learn more about ChatGPT Edu
Google Gemini
Frequently Asked Questions
Generative AI Questions
What are acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI?
Please visit the policy page for information about acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI
Can I use AI other than the tools listed on this page?
No, the tools listed on this page are the officially supported AI tools at Boise State. No other AI tools meet the university’s security, privacy, compliance, or legal standards. Therefore, you should not utilize any other AI tool using the University’s network or devices or your University credentials, including other versions of ChatGPT.
Note that DeepSeek AI tools are unavailable for use on Boise State’s networks, and university Google Workspace accounts are blocked from authenticating to DeepSeek.
Does ChatGPT Edu have a usage cap?
Yes. ChatGPT Edu has a usage cap. For current usage cap information, please visit the Open AI website.
Can students request a ChatGPT Edu license?
ChatGPT Edu licenses are for faculty and staff only.
Can I use my Boise State ChatGPT Edu account for personal use?
It is recommended that you do not use personal devices, networks, credentials, or accounts to do work for the University and you should not use University devices, networks, credentials, or accounts for activities that are in no way related to your relationship to the University.
Can I build GPTs?
Yes, you can build GPTs, but GPTs cannot be shared outside the domain or with unlicensed users.
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Need Assistance?
For more information, contact the Help Desk at (208) 426-4357, helpdesk@boisestate.edu, or ServiceNow.