ChatGPT Edu is an AI-powered assistant available to faculty and staff. It helps streamline everyday tasks such as creating project plans, drafting documentation, writing emails, and preparing meeting content. The University of Iowa's ChatGPT Edu workspace has enterprise data protection. Visit our AI Tools page to learn more about the types of data that can be used with this tool.

This support article outlines:
  • Key features on ChatGPT Edu
  • Frequently Asked Questions on ChatGPT Edu include:
    • Privacy and Data Protection with ChatGPT Edu
    • How to Login to ChatGPT Edu via the Web Portal
    • Overview and Highlights of ChatGPT Edu Interface

Live training on how to use ChatGPT Edu is available here. 

Key Features on ChatGPT Edu
  • Advanced Tools

    • Data analysis, web browsing, and file uploads

    • The ability to build GPTs, custom versions of ChatGPT, and share them within university workspaces

    • Substantially higher message limits than ChatGPT Free

    • Improved language capabilities across quality and speed, with over 50 languages supported

Do I have data protection with ChatGPT Edu?

Yes. You own and control your data within the University of Iowa ChatGPT Enterprise. OpenAI does not train on your data or conversations, and their models don’t learn from your usage. 

ChatGPT Edu allows for Public and University-Internal data. Restricted-Critical is permitted for use with consultation from research services or ITS-ISPO.

ChatGPT is currently not HIPAA compliant and is not approved for use with patient data. Please contact the Joint Office for Compliance with any questions at 319-384-8282 or compliance@uiowa.edu.

How do I login into my ChatGPT Edu account?
How To Login:
  1. Navigate to https://chatgpt.com/ in a browser.
  2. To login into your ChatGPT Edu account, you must use your hawkID@uiowa.edu (ex: jdoe@uiowa.edu). 
Screenshot of hawkID in ChatGPT Edu login

3. You will then be prompted through SSO authentication. Enter your hawkID and password.

SSO for ChatGPT Edu

4. Once in, ensure you are on the University of Iowa ChatGPT Edu workspace account by locating the UI logo on the bottom left side of your interface. 

Screenshot of ChatGPT Edu interface with UI Logo

 

Note: If you signed up with your hawkID@uiowa.edu initially before this service, you will be forced to merge or export your data.

How To Login in With An Existing Account:

If you used your email alias of firstname-lastname@uiowa.edu (ex: jane-doe@uiowa.edu), you can still keep this account and you will not be able to merge your data with your University of Iowa ChatGPT Edu workspace account. 

Note: if you know longer wish to keep your existing account (paid or free), you must work with the vendor to cancel it. It will not be automatically cancelled.

  1. Login with your firstname-lastname@uiowa.edu (ex: jane-doe@uiowa.edu). 
Screenshot of ChatGPT Edu Personal Account Login

2. You will need to enter your original password used for that account and will not see SSO authentication. This account will not have enterprise data protection and is not affiliated with the University of Iowa ChatGPT Edu workspace.

Screenshot of ChatGPT Edu Interface Personal

How does ChatGPT Edu compare to other ChatGPT services?

ChatGPT capabilities as per different subscription:

Note: these capabilities change frequently and may not be up-to-date. Please refer to this page: https://chatgpt.com/pricing

Feature / Capability 
ChatGPT 
ChatGPT Plus 
ChatGPT Pro 
ChatGPT Edu 
Enterprise License 

Cost 

Free 

$20 per month per user 

$200 per month per user 

$156 per user per year 

Data Used for Model Training? 

Yes (opt-out available) 

Yes (opt-out available) 

Yes (opt-out available) 

No; Enterprise data protections apply 

Integration with University Systems 

Not Available 

Not Available 

Not Available 

Not Available–potential future integration 

Usage Limits 

Basic limits 

Higher limits 

Highest limits 

Unlimited 

Model Access 

(Number of queries increases as you sign up for more expensive consumer models; Iowa Edu account is unlimited 5.1 and 4o access) 

 

  • Access: GPT-5.1, GPT-5.1 thinking/mini

  • Expanded access: GPT-5.1, GPT-5.1 thinking/mini

  • Standard access: GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, OpenAI o3

  • Unlimited access: GPT-o4-mini 

  • Unlimited access: GPT-5.1, GPT-5.1 thinking/pro/mini, GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.5, OpenAI o3, o4-mini

  • Unlimited access: GPT-5.1, GPT-4o

Response Time 

Slower Response Times, with Priority Given to Other Account Types 

Fast 

Fast 

Fast 

Custom GPTs 

Available (use only, basic access) 

Available (create & use) 

Available (create & use) 

Available

Memory 

Available 

Available 

Available 

Available 

Canvas 

Available 

Available 

Available 

Available 

File Uploads 

Available (limited) 

Available 

Available 

Available 

Data Analysis 

Available (limited) 

Available 

Available 

Available 

Image Generation  

Available (limited) 

Available 

Available 

Not available 

Voice Mode 

Available (limited) 

Available (standard and advanced) 

Available (unlimited) 

Not available 

Web Search 

Available 

Available 

Available 

Available 

Sora Video Generation 

Not Available 

Available (limited) 

Available (extended access) 

Not available 

Projects & Tasks 

Not Available 

Available 

Available 

Available 

Study Mode 

Available 

Available 

Available 

Available 

What features are not available on ChatGPT Edu?

Features not currently available on University of Iowa ChatGPT Edu include: image generation, Deep Research, Agent Mode, Voice and Codex. 

We plan to implement new features as we continue testing.

How do I know if ChatGPT Edu is right for me?

Please refer to our AI Tool Comparison Chart, which highlights all University of Iowa Enterprise AI tools currently available on campus, including their features and comparisons. 

Additionally, check out our role-based guide to help you choose the right tool for your needs.

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