HokiePath

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Course Catalogue of all the departments and courses.
Students can choose from three tracks based on their enrolled courses, guiding them on potential career paths.
The plan of study for the remainder of college, guiding them on which courses to choose and when to take them.
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HokiePath: Your Academic Journey, Simplified

The Moment Everything Changed

Choosing courses can be confusing at any stage, whether it’s your first semester, a midway switch in your degree, or exploring a new specialization. Course catalogs give basic information, but they don’t answer the real questions:
"Which courses fit my interests and goals?"
"How do I plan a path that actually makes sense?"

We realized students at all levels face this same challenge. They need a tool that makes course selection clear, personalized, and actionable. That’s how HokiePath is born.

What HokiePath Does

HokiePath turns uncertainty into confidence, guiding students through every step of planning their academic journey.

Interactive AI Chat
Ask about any course, and our AI provides:

Detailed, easy-to-understand information.
Suggested complementary courses and potential career paths.
The ability to select courses directly from the chat.

Term-Based Planning & Study Paths
After selecting courses, students add them to a term (e.g, Fall 2025, Spring 2026). HokiePath then:

Generates multiple study-plan options based on current courses.
Highlights recommended courses for specializations.
Maps out potential outcomes so students can see how each choice affects their degree path.

Peer Insights
View honest reviews and feedback from students who have taken courses, helping you make informed decisions beyond basic catalog information.

HokiePath combines AI guidance, adaptive planning, and community insights, giving students clarity, confidence, and control over their academic path, whether it’s the first semester or the final year.

How We Built It

Structured Virginia Tech course data for easy browsing and filtering.
Developed a chat engine using LangChain to answer questions and recommend courses based on interests and goals.
Built a dynamic term planner that adapts to student selections and generates multiple pathways.
Integrated peer reviews and feedback for actionable insights.

Challenges We Overcame

Aggregating and normalizing course data from multiple sources.
Designing AI recommendations that feel trustworthy and personalized.
Creating a dynamic planning system that evolves based on student-selected courses.
Balancing feature richness with simplicity for usability across majors.

Accomplishments We’re Proud Of

At any point in the journey, our planner aligns course choices with each student’s long-term ambitions, career plan, and desired destination.
Dynamic recommendations that feel human, actionable, and trustworthy.

The Big Picture

HokiePath started at Virginia Tech, but every student deserves guidance for their academic journey. We’re building a nationwide platform that combines AI guidance, peer feedback, and adaptive planning to make course selection simple, smart, and human-centered.

Our vision: Less time wondering what to take, more time pursuing your passions.

Because your education should be about reaching your potential - not deciphering a course catalog.