Utah Valley University is committed to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to enhance learning, streamline work, and advance UVU's mission — responsibly and at scale. UVU's Digital Transformation (Dx) division leads the evaluation, deployment, and governance of AI tools across campus, ensuring that every option available to students and employees meets rigorous standards for privacy, security, and compliance.
We're not just adopting AI. We're building an institutional approach to it.
UVU faculty and staff have access to a growing suite of AI tools designed to boost productivity, support decision-making, and free up time for the work that matters most. Every tool we make available has been evaluated against UVU's enterprise criteria — including data privacy protections, security documentation, and accessibility standards. No UVU data is used to train these tools.
Ask Wilson
UVU's own AI assistant, available at no cost to all students and employees. Ask Wilson is embedded in UVU's public website and within Canvas to help users quickly find accurate answers about the university.
Tenant Subscriptions — Full-Featured AI Platforms
UVU employees can access full-featured subscriptions to leading AI platforms, including:
Some options are available at no cost; others involve a subscription. All options are vetted for privacy, security, and compliance before being made available to UVU employees.
Gateway — Multi-Platform AI Access (New)
Our newest offering gives employees access to multiple AI platforms through a single, convenient gateway — at no cost to employees. This means you're not locked into one tool. Use the platform that's best for each task.
Learn more and access the UVU AI Gateway on the Employee AI Resources page.
Dx is continuously evaluating new AI tools and capabilities. Additional options will be added as they are approved and made available. Check back for updates.
Students have access to AI support through Ask Wilson, available 24/7 inside Canvas and on UVU's public website. Additional student-facing AI tools and integrations are in development, with more coming as the landscape evolves and UVU refines its approach to supporting student learning with AI.
UVU takes a deliberate, governance-first approach to AI. Dx is developing a framework of policies that will provide clear guidance for AI use across campus — designed to give each division, college, school, and department the flexibility to address their own needs while maintaining institution-wide consistency and accountability.
This framework is being developed in collaboration with campus stakeholders and is expected to take effect in late 2026. Updates will be shared through Faculty Senate, PACE, UVUSA, and other campus channels.
Every AI tool Dx evaluates and authorizes must meet the following criteria:
UVU's approach to AI is guided by experienced, forward-thinking leaders across the institution, including:
UVU also collaborates closely with the Kahlert Applied AI Institute, which advances AI literacy, faculty development, student support, and community workforce readiness — making UVU a living laboratory for AI in higher education.
At UVU, we are working to facilitate the development and adoption of AI best practices. To achieve this, we have developed the AI in Action program, which supports employees in developing the knowledge and skills needed to ethically, responsibly, and effectively utilize AI in their day-to-day work.
Looking for the full details on available tools, how to request access, and resources for learning AI?
Visit the Employee AI Resources page →
Have a question about AI at UVU, or want to share how you're using it? We'd love to hear from you.
