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AI Tools & Access at Virginia Tech

Approved artificial intelligence platforms and services for university use, with guidance on access and appropriate usage.

Introduction

Virginia Tech provides access to vetted AI tools and platforms that align with our AI principles and governance framework. All tools undergo evaluation for security, privacy, effectiveness, and alignment with university values before approval for campus use.

 

Currently Available Tools

Advanced Research Computing LLM gateway​

Status: Active Service
Availability: All VT students, faculty, and staff
Best for: generative AI, review and summarization of data, maintaining privacy
Features:

  • No-cost access to selected frontier open-access LLM models
  • Data protection and privacy
  • Easy, secure access (web interface and API access)

Access: https://llm.arc.vt.edu/ - use your VT credentials to log in.

 

Advanced Research Computing LLMs via Open OnDemand

Status: Active Service
Availability: All VT researchers with an account on ARC systems
Best for: research using generative AI, dedicated LLM instance, high-throughput API access
Features:

  • No-cost access to any publicly available LLM model
  • Dedicated instance providing exclusive web and API access

Access: https://ood.arc.vt.edu/ - use your VT credentials to log in. You need an account on ARC systems.

 

ChatGPT Edu (OpenAI)

Status: Active Pilot Program
Availability: Limited access (500 users)
Best for: Text generation, analysis, research assistance, teaching support
Features:

  • Enhanced privacy protections for educational use
  • Data processing agreements compliant with university policies
  • Usage analytics and reporting capabilities
  • Integration with existing workflows

Access: Access request process under development

 

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Status: Pilot completed
Availability: Understanding the differences Between Copilot Chat (Free) and Microsoft 365 Copilot (Licensed)
Best for: Document creation, data analysis, productivity enhancement
Features:

  • Integration with Microsoft 365 suite
  • Enterprise-grade security and compliance
  • Productivity tracking and analytics
  • Seamless workflow integration

Access: Contact your department IT representative for information

 

 

Some notable Tools at Virginia Tech that include AI features

Virginia Tech offers a wide range of AI-enabled tools to support creativity, learning, research, and accessibility. Adobe Creative Cloud applications, such as Photoshop and Premiere, provide AI-driven features for editing and content generation. Learning tools such as Genio enhance note-taking through transcription and content outlining, Gradescope streamlines grading with AI-based sorting and matching, and iClicker generates unique assessment questions. Accessibility and media tools include Grackle for PDF remediation, Kaltura for AI-powered transcription and audio descriptions, and Zoom’s AI Companion for meeting summaries and live assistance. Collectively, these tools provide students, faculty, and staff with powerful AI resources to support academic activity.

 

For researchers, visit the Advanced Research Computing (ARC) documentation page for AI, which details the advanced options and specific use cases where Virginia Tech's high-performance computing tools and capabilities can help research progress faster and with more assurance. The page helps researchers who are just getting started with using our resources, and provides additional support for advanced users.

Related Information

 

This page is updated regularly to reflect new tool availability and access procedures. Tool and access information will be updated as processes are established.

Last Updated: November 2025