Claude

Available for Academics and Staff
Claude is available for faculty, other academic appointees, postdocs, and staff. View the Getting Started page for eligibility details and instructions on how to claim your account.
UChicago students will have access before the start of the Autumn Quarter.
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What Is Claude?
Claude is an AI platform, developed by Anthropic, that offers a chat tool that can summarize information, assist with writing, and answer questions; an agent tool that can automate routine tasks and support collaborative work environments; and a coding tool that can build applications and sophisticated workflows:
- Claude Chat: This core AI functionality enables interactive, natural language conversations via a chat interface. Users can ask questions, request that information be summarized, generate creative content, and query information, making it a helpful tool for everyday tasks.
- Claude Cowork: Designed for collaborative environments, Cowork integrates Claude into platforms like Teams and Google Drive, helping enable groups to brainstorm ideas, organize projects, automate routine tasks, and manage workflows more efficiently.
- Claude Code: Tailored for technical users and developers, Claude Code provides advanced support for programming. It assists with code generation, data analysis, bug fixing, documentation, and learning new coding concepts, streamlining software development with AI capabilities.
President Alivisatos' Announcement: AI Tools at UChicago - June 2, 2026
The University of Chicago announces a partnership with Anthropic to bring Claude Enterprise AI tools to UChicago academics, staff, and students.
Introducing "With, Without & About": A Monthly Newsletter on AI at UChicago - August 13, 2026
The University of Chicago has launched With, Without & About, a monthly newsletter highlighting the University's approach to AI.
UChicago Claude Enterprise Sees More Than 5,400 Account Requests in First Month - August 10, 2026
More than 5,400 academics and staff have requested accounts for Claude Enterprise since the platform was introduced on July 9.
Claude Enterprise Update: Connecting to External Applications and Data - July 24, 2026
Find out more about Claude connectors, a feature within Claude that connects to external applications and data sources.
Claude Enterprise Access and Training Sessions - July 9, 2026
Learn how eligible academics and staff can activate a Claude Enterprise account and about training and resources.
Plans for University-wide Access to Claude - June 3, 2026
Kemal Badur shares his role in AI implementation and plans for University-wide access to Claude.