Fall quarter brings new classes, new goals, and plenty of things to juggle. As you settle into new routines and find your footing, you may be curious about how AI can support your learning and work.
You may already be familiar with AI tools, or you may be considering using them for the first time. AI can help you explore ideas, better understand complex information, organize your work, and develop skills that will matter in the future workforce, but you shouldn’t turn to AI for everything. When AI is helpful, appropriate, and allowed, use Purple.
Purple is the University of Washington’s enterprise generative AI tool. It offers a ChatGPT-like interface and allows you to interact with several AI models. Purple is private, secure, and provided at no additional cost.
Ready to try it?
Log in with your NetID. That’s it. You’re in.
Your Conversations Are Yours
One of the best things about Purple is that your conversations are private. You can explore, experiment, and learn with confidence in a UW-managed environment built to support you.
- Data entered into Purple is not used to train public AI models
- You can manage and delete your own chat history
- Inactive chats are automatically removed after 180 days
- Private conversations are not publicly visible to others
- UW does not monitor your conversations in Purple
Why Students Are Using Purple
Many students report using AI to study, brainstorm, or understand difficult concepts. These uses can either deepen learning or bypass it, depending on how the tool is used. Don’t let AI substitute for intellectual work that you need to practice yourself.
When it comes to Purple, some great ways to use it include:
- Exploring different approaches
- Generating practice questions while preparing for exams
- Understanding difficult course concepts
- Creating study guides
- Helping with personal administrative tasks
Think of Purple as a tool for enhancing your ideas and organizing your work. It should not replace your learning. *
* Follow your instructor’s AI use policies. Unauthorized use may be considered a violation of the Student Conduct Code, WAC 478-121.
Key Resources
- Purple Quick Start Guide – A great resource to help you get started.
- Purple – AI for UW – Your hub for everything Purple, including:
- AI Event Calendar – Attend Purple trainings, office hours, and other AI-related events at UW.
- Purple Support Form – Request features, assistance, or report bugs.
- Frequently Asked Questions – Find answers to common questions
- AI Community of Practice (CoP) – Share ideas, ask questions, and learn how others across UW are using Purple.