Custom GPT Design Coach
Guides USC community in designing clear, aligned custom GPTs. Created by Kedralyn Folk, Division of Informaiton Technology
Useful Tips and Reminders
- In order to use these GPTs you must a USC affliated ChatGPT account. To claim your account follow the instructions found here.
- Your chats are private. The Division of Infomation Technology cannot view any chats sent or recieved within these Custom GPTs or any chats in ChatGPT.
- ChatGPT can make mistakes. OpenAI doesn't use USC ChatGPT EDU workspace data to train its models.
USC's Top GPTs
Discover Custom GPTs crafted by members of our campus community and featured in the
Garnet & Black Collection for their creativity, usefulness, and impact. While the
Garnet AI Foundry does not own these GPTs, we proudly showcase standout examples to
inspire new ideas, accelerate everyday work, and celebrate what’s possible with responsible
AI.
Some featured GPTs are restricted to select staff audiences and therefore do not have an active link.
Aila
Aila (Artificial Intelligence Learning Assistant) is the Garnet AI Foundry’s custom GPT—your always-available guide to exploring, understanding and applying artificial intelligence at USC. Designed to support students, faculty and staff alike, Aila helps answer questions, generate ideas and provide personalized assistance around the clock within the Garnet AI Fluency 101 course. Creator: Kushal Jha, Division of Information Technology
Cocky Scholar
The Student Success Center's Cocky Scholar breaks down tough concepts step by step, answers questions across a wide range of subjects, and gives you the support you need to truly understand what you’re learning. Whether you’re stuck on homework, prepping for an exam, or just curious, this tool is built to help you succeed. Follow the steps below to access Cocky Scholar. Creator: Dana Talbert, Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support.
Cocky Career Ready
The Career Center's Cocky Career Ready is your on-demand guide for career readiness and professional development. Whether you need quick tips on building a résumé, receiving guidance for interviews, pursuing experience or standing out in the job market, Cocky Career Ready is here to help — anytime, anywhere. Follow the steps below to access Cocky Career Ready. Creator: Zo Sediqi, Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support.
Cocky Transfer Guide
Carolina Experience created this transfer guide specifically for Gamecock transfer students to help you navigate campus life, connect with resources, and find your place at USC. Whether you’re looking for study tips, event info, or advice on getting involved, the Transfer Student ChatGPT Guide is your go-to digital companion for success at Carolina. Creator: Silvia Rios, Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support.
Gamecock Fellowship Guide
A tool for graduate students at USC to identify potential sources of external funding. The intended audience is current USC graduate students or undergraduates considering graduate school and interesting in potential funding opportunities. This GPT helps students identify potential funding opportunities based on their discipline, research, background, and other relevant factors. It helps students reflect on their work and experiences to find relevant information that may align with funding opportunities. Creator: Siliva Rios, Co-created by the Graduate School and Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Online Course Quality Coach (Coach Q)
Online Course Quality Coach (Coach Q) is an AI-powered assistant for USC instructors, instructional designers, and others who develop or teach courses. It helps users strengthen course quality by providing personalized guidance on course design, online course quality standards, and teaching best practices. Coach Q also connects users with relevant Center for Teaching Excellence resources, all within the secure USC ChatGPT EDU environment. Although designed to support online courses, its guidance can be applied across all instructional modalities. Created by Aisha Haynes, Center for Teaching Excellence
Garnet Guide to ChatGPT Workflows
Helps users explore creative and practical ways to use ChatGPT. Creator: Adrian Anderson, Division of Information Technology
MGSC 291 Code Tutor
A coding support assistant for MGSC 291 students that provides programming help, debugging guidance, and step-by-step explanations for coursework. Creator: Leslie Hendrix, Darla Moore School of Business
First-Gen Gamecock Guide
First-Gen Gamecock Guide provides first-generation students with on-demand guidance, answers to common questions, and connections to campus resources. It is designed to complement the support of the First-Generation Center by helping students navigate college with greater confidence and ease. Creator: Silvia Patricia Rios Husain, Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support; Collaborator: First-Generation Center, Office of the Provost
USC Athletics Transfer Mapper
Creates provisional transfer evaluations and major-fit recommendations for USC Athletics. Begin by upload a prospective student's transcripts, course plan, and/or intended major at USC. Creator: Adrian Anderson, Division of Information Technology
HRSM Advise
A friendly 24/7 virtual advising assistant for HRSM undergraduate students that provides quick, accurate guidance on advising, registration, scholarships, and student services based strictly on official HRSM materials. Creator: Kushal Jha, Division of Information Technology
Research Assistant A.I.
Researches multiple academic databases to synthesize data from peer-reviewed papers. Uses a multi-step prompting pipeline, it searches for both supporting and contradicting papers. Scientific debates (points and counterpoints) are then synthesized into a metareview. Creator: Alamir Novin, College of Information and Communications
Grammélie: French Tutor
Adapted from Dr. Spyridon Simotas at University of Virginia to help upper-level learners of French revise their drafts. Creator: Kushal Jha, Division of Information Technology
Garnet AI Project Intake
Garnet AI Project Intake helps USC faculty and staff turn an AI idea into a clear, policy-aware project proposal. It guides users through a short structured conversation covering the problem, stakeholders, data classification, and success measures, then produces a project brief and a ready-to-edit draft for this submission form. It is built on USC's own data classification schema, routes data-sensitivity and compliance questions to the appropriate offices rather than making determinations, and points users to relevant USC policies and existing GPTs so they build on what already exists. Designed and developed by Darrell Davis, Division of Information Technology.
OBSS Virtual Assistant
Your internal assistant for the Office of Business & Support Services, helping IT staff quickly find OBSS resources, forms, and procedures for HR, purchasing, travel, and operations. Creator: Kushal Jha, Division of Information Technology
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