Quick Start: Try TulaneAI in 5 minutes

The best way to become familiar with TulaneAI is to try it. Complete the steps below for a quick introduction to chatting with an AI model and using a Tulane Official Agent.

No previous AI experience is required.

Step 1: Log in

Go to TulaneAI.tulane.edu and sign in using your Tulane email address and password.

After logging in, select New Chat from the main navigation.

Step 2: Select an AI model

Use the model selector to choose one of the available AI models.

For this first activity, you can select any general-purpose model. Different models may produce slightly different responses, but there is no wrong choice for this exercise.

Step 3: Enter a simple prompt

Copy and paste the following prompt into the chat:

Example: "Create a five-item checklist for planning a productive meeting."

Review the response. Notice how the information is organized and whether the suggestions would be useful for your work.

You can also replace this example with a simple task related to your role, such as:

Draft a friendly reminder email about an upcoming deadline.
Brainstorm five ideas for improving a workshop.
Create an outline for a one-page resource guide.
Explain a complex topic in plain language.

Step 4: Ask a follow-up question

AI conversations work best when you refine the response rather than expecting the first answer to be perfect.

After receiving your initial response, try one of these follow-up prompts:

Make the checklist more concise.

Add a suggested timeline to each item.

Rewrite this for someone leading their first meeting.

Turn the checklist into a table.

Notice that TulaneAI uses the context of the conversation to revise or expand its earlier response.

Step 5: Try a Tulane Official Agent

Select Explore Agents, and then choose one of the available Tulane Official Agents.

For example, you might:

Ask the Accessibility Agent for suggestions to make a document more accessible.
Use the Document Analysis Agent to explore how an uploaded document can be reviewed or summarized.
Ask the System Prompt Generator to help you develop instructions for a Personal Agent.
Consult the Tulane AI Policy Guide with a general question about responsible AI use at Tulane.
Use the WaveGuide: TulaneAI Help with any guide questions on how to use the platform.

For this first activity, try a general question that does not require sensitive information.

Example:

What are three things I should check to make a digital document more accessible?

You did it!

In approximately five minutes, you have:

Logged in to TulaneAI
Selected an AI model
Submitted your first prompt
Refined a response with a follow-up question
Explored a Tulane Official Agent

You are now ready to learn more about prompting, model selection, Projects, Artifacts, and Agents.

Quick reminder: AI-generated information can be incomplete or incorrect. Always review the output before using or sharing it, and rely on your own knowledge and professional judgment.