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HokieAI

Virginia Tech’s newest university-supported AI platform, hokie.ai.vt.edu, provides metered access to vetted commercial models for generative and agentic AI.

HokieAI is available to students, faculty and staff. The platform is provided at no cost to users.

Built on Cloudforce NebulaONE, HokieAI supports teaching, research, and administration with capabilities including:

  • Chat
  • Drafting and revising content
  • Coding
  • Personal agent creation and sharing
  • Document upload for analysis
  • Specialized Agents (see Explore Agents menu)
  • Image creation

Security and data protection

HokieAI offers a secure environment aligned with Virginia Tech’s Principles for Responsible and Ethical AI use.

Key protections:

  • Data remains within Virginia Tech’s protected environment
  • Data entered into HokieAI is not used to train current or future AI models
  • Approved for all university data risk levels

Be sure to observe university requirements for acceptable use of computer systems, including safeguarding your login credentials and using the platform only for Virginia Tech work and assignments.

Metered usage

Usage is metered on a monthly cycle to manage demand and responsibly steward university resources. The circular usage meter is visible in the upper-right corner of your screen when logged in.

Choose models carefully, as different models consume allocations at varying rates.

Models available — updated Aug. 10, 2026
Listed from lowest to highest allocation cost.
GPT-5.6 Luna
Lightweight and fast; best for chat and high-volume work.
GPT-5.4 mini
Fast; best for efficient general use.
GPT-5.4
Best suited for heavier use, professional work, or longer tasks.
GPT-5.5
Best for advanced agentic work and planning.

Additional models will be added as more options are evaluated.

Training and guidance

You are encouraged to complete AI at Virginia Tech: A Primer for HokieAI, available in the Professional Development Network course catalog. Additional AI-related training options are also available through PDN.

For guidance and best practices, browse this site, especially the audience-specific content on our homepage , and the Guidance page.

Anticipated questions about HokieAI are being answered on the 4Help IT Support Knowledge Base.

Get started

Visit hokie.ai.vt.edu (or hokie.ai) to sign in and begin using HokieAI.