#  Expanded Access to Generative AI Tools at FAS 

 





May 06, 2026

 

 

Dear Members of the FAS and SEAS Communities,

We are writing to share an update on access to generative AI tools across the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) and the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS).

Those currently eligible for access include FAS and SEAS faculty, undergraduates, PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and staff.

**Importantly, no current tools are being taken away.** If you are already using Harvard-managed platforms, such as ChatGPT, your access will continue without interruption. The only change is that **you will need to** [**submit a request form**](https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=53b1914133a083d074dca3813d5c7b2d) **by June 15 to maintain your current access (even if access was recently acquired).**

Individuals who require access to additional AI tools may also [**submit a request**](https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=53b1914133a083d074dca3813d5c7b2d) **using the same form** with a brief justification. This applies both to individual use and course-based use, where instructors may request access for enrolled students for a specific term. While you may submit multiple request forms to access more than one platform, we encourage you to select a singular preferred platform when possible. For those who need access to AI models via APIs, please note that this process is not changing and requests should continue to be made through the HUIT API Platform.

In addition to these request-based tools, all eligible users will also have continued access to foundational tools including the HUIT Sandbox and Google’s GAI ecosystem (Gemini, NotebookLM, and Gems), which provide a baseline set of capabilities for teaching, learning, and research. You do not need to submit a request for ongoing access to these tools.

The FAS will review overall usage trends and may adjust access over time based on demand and resource considerations. All use of these tools should align with [University guidelines](https://www.huit.harvard.edu/ai/guidelines) and in instructional settings, with course-specific guidelines established by instructors.

As this technology evolves, so will our offerings. We are excited to extend access to the FAS and SEAS communities through this pilot phase and will continue to revisit our approach and refine support based on community needs.

**For information on available tools, policies, and trainings, please visit** [**fas.harvard.edu/gai**](https://www.fas.harvard.edu/gai)**.**

Best,

Christopher Stubbs   
Senior Advisor on Generative AI, Samuel C. Moncher Professor of Physics and of Astronomy

Klara Jelinkova   
Vice President and University & FAS Chief Information Officer

Karen Thornber   
Richard L. Menschel Faculty Director of the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning   
Harvard College Professor   
Harry Tuchman Levin Professor in Literature   
Professor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations



 

 

 



 

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- [ Artificial Intelligence (AI) ](/news-categories/artificial-intelligence-ai)