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The ChatGPT Edu pilot will end on December 31, 2026.

About the Pilot

This pilot provides access to a conversational generative AI (Gen AI) interface to up to 500 full-time university employees and graduate assistants selected for the pilot. The pilot launched in spring 2025, and was extended through the 2026 calendar year.

Benefits

• Access: Pilot participants receive access to ChatGPT Edu for the 2026 calendar year. ChatGPT Edu offers technical and administrative features similar to ChatGPT Enterprise. Participants may be granted either base or advanced access to the platform. Access level is assigned based on a combination of factors including availability, role, use case, and alignment to university strategic initiatives.

• Training & Support: Pilot participants will receive training on ChatGPT functionality and responsible uses of Gen AI, as well as technical support and consultations.

Requirements

• Active status as a VT employee or GA/GTA/GRA.

• Active status in the ChatGPT Edu Instance.  Access may be removed if a participant is inactive for 60 days or more.

• Feedback: Pilot participants may be asked to complete feedback surveys and should be willing to participate in other activities, including interviews, usability studies, and focus groups.

• Training & Security: Pilot participants must adhere to ChatGPT Edu responsible usage and security guidelines.

Resources and Support

The following resources and support are intended for ChatGPT Edu pilot participants:.

• See KB0015426: Using ChatGPT Edu at Virginia Tech for resources on responsible uses of genAI, how to access ChatGPT Edu, training, troubleshooting, and FAQs.

• Schedule a consultation (select “ChatGPT Edu Pilot”) to ask questions, brainstorm ideas for use cases, refine workflows, troubleshoot issues, and more.

• Submit a 4Help ticket for technical support.

Interested in joining the ChatGPT Edu pilot?

The initial application deadline has passed and all selected participants have been contacted.