Grammarly Access for the College of Engineering

CAEN/Grammarly Access for the College of Engineering

Grammarly is a powerful writing assistant that helps enhance grammar, clarity, engagement, and tone across your documents and digital communications. The College of Engineering now offers Grammarly access for faculty and full-time staff through an institutionally managed license.

Why This Matters

Many users have already adopted Grammarly by creating free personal accounts or by paying for subscriptions out-of-pocket or via PCard. However, these independently created accounts are not covered by a Universityo f Michigan data protection agreement, which poses risks when used with University-related work.

By centralizing Grammarly access through the College of Engineering:

  • All accounts are protected under a University-approved data protection agreement
  • Your use of Grammarly aligns with institutional IT security policies

How to Get Grammarly

  1. Complete the Access Request Form
  2. Wait for Approval & Activation Instructions
    Once your request is processed, you’ll receive an email with steps to activate Grammarly under the College of Engineering’s license.
  3. Install Grammarly Where You Need It
    You can use Grammarly with:
    • Web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
    • Microsoft Word and Outlook
    • macOS or Windows (desktop apps)
    • iOS and Android (mobile apps)

Visit Get Started with Grammarly at grammarly.com to install Grammarly across your devices.

Already Have a Grammarly Account?

If your personal paid Grammarly account is associated with your umich.edu email address, you can request a refund for the remaining days of your subscription. 

For assistance with access, contact [email protected].

Important Usage Guidelines

Grammarly is a cloud-based service. Even though our license is protected, you must not use it with highly sensitive or regulated data, such as:

  • Social Security numbers or personal identification details
  • Protected health or medical data (PHI)
  • Export-controlled or confidential research data

If you are unsure whether your data is considered sensitive, please reach out to CAEN or review the University’s content on sensitive data.