What does Ivy & Ocelot from Gravyty do?
Ivy & Ocelot from Gravyty is an AI-powered student engagement platform designed specifically for higher education institutions.
At a time when students expect fast, accurate answers around the clock, staff often struggle to keep up with the demand. Ivy & Ocelot bridges that gap by giving colleges and universities a 24/7 AI-powered multilingual chatbot with built-in human oversight, omnichannel engagement across SMS, chat, email, and social media, and out-of-the-box integrations with other campus systems.
In short, it’s the student engagement platform built to improve communication, streamline support, and strengthen campus-wide relationships.
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Features of Ivy & Ocelot
Always-on student support
Students don’t have time to wait for answers, especially if it’s outside of standard business hours. Ivy & Ocelot’s AI chatbot capabilities respond instantly in 100+ languages and are available 24/7. Ivy & Ocelot offers multichannel communication so that you can reach students anytime, anywhere:
No-code AI agent builder
You don’t have to be a web developer to get started right away with Ivy & Ocelot. Configure and launch AI agents without technical expertise.
Campus-wide integrations
Ivy & Ocelot works with 30+ major higher ed tools like the leading CRMs, SIS, LMS, and other core campus systems.
Real-time personalization
Today’s students expect personalized interactions across channels. Ivy & Ocelot leverages institutional data to provide accurate, traceable answers.
Analytics & insights
Each student interaction is a data point for future outcomes. With Ivy & Ocelot, you can track student engagement trends and pinpoint where students need additional support.
Heather Zamojski,
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Success Technologies, Purdue University Northwest
Who uses Ivy & Ocelot?
Ivy & Ocelot is purpose-built for higher education. It supports multiple departments, overlapping communication needs, and students who want immediate answers.
By delivering consistent, real-time responses, the platform frees up staff time while creating a better overall student experience. Schools like Purdue, Penn State, and San Diego Mesa College have already seen measurable gains in enrollment yield, satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
Use cases across departments:
- Admissions & Enrollment – Provide instant answers to deadlines, application requirements, and next steps to reduce application drop-off.
- Financial Aid – Streamline FAQs around FAFSA, scholarships, and tuition payment plans to shorten student support time and reduce bottlenecks.
- Academic Advising – Offer round-the-clock guidance on course registration, degree requirements, and scheduling so students don’t fall behind.
- Student Services – Support housing, dining, counseling, and campus resources inquiries with consistent, accurate information.
- Career Services – Connect students to mentorship programs, job boards, and career readiness resources to drive post-grad success.
Ivy & Ocelot from Gravyty vs. other student engagement platforms
Institutional leaders have an assortment of vendors to choose from when it comes to student engagement tools, and it’s important to explore all of your options! Not all of the available solutions, however, can offer the 24/7 support and accuracy that Ivy & Ocelot provides.
Let’s break down how Ivy & Ocelot compares to the others:
| Feature | Ivy & Ocelot from Gravyty | Element451 | EdSights |
| Platform | Unified, AI-driven platform that pulls from deep institutional sources from across campus systems to answer student questions accurately. Connects seamlessly with student channels including chat, SMS, WhatsApp, email and Telephony. | Full CRM solution offering digital-first support capabilities with low-cost virtual assistant, text and live chat. | Primarily an SMS-based chatbot focused on student surveys and sentiment tracking. Does not offer omnichannel communication such as email, WhatsApp, or Telephony. |
| Artificial intelligence | Responsible, hybrid AI model that continuously evolves with institution-specific information for precise responses, drawing from over 15.6 million interactions across 1,100+ higher education institutions. | Data analysis-driven model employs AI agents using content from an institution’s knowledgebase to deliver personalized outreach and support throughout the student lifecycle. | AI primarily built for sentiment analysis and survey prompts. |
| Content library | Specialized and robust higher education content packs encompassing Academic Advising, Admissions, Student Success, Financial Aid, and Counseling services. 65+ libraries supporting most higher ed departments. | Limited content libraries with focus on Marketing and Admissions. | Knowledge base built by EdSights. Relies on capturing student-reported concerns. |
| Integrations | Compatible with SIS, LMS, ITSM and other campus systems, as well as flexible CRM integrations. | System-agnostic CRM—integrates with other campus systems. | Limited two-way data integration across campus systems like LMS and ITSM. |
| Compliance & accuracy | Employs multiple analytical models to consistently improve intent recognition. No AI hallucinations. | Relies on the crawlable institution-level content, potentially missing relevant and accurate information. Chatbot responses are only as accurate and reliable as institution’s website content. | Focused on student self-reported data rather than precise institutional data feeds. |
Ivy & Ocelot’s education-specific content library accelerates setup, while deep integrations connect the platform to CRMs, LMS, and SIS systems for a seamless experience. Whether it’s admissions or advising, Ivy & Ocelot offers a level of personalization and flexibility that most campus engagement software can’t match.
Getting started with Ivy & Ocelot
Taking the first step with Ivy & Ocelot simple. Request a demo, explore case studies, or check out the product page to learn more. With easy onboarding and dedicated customer success teams, Gravyty ensures every partner maximizes ROI quickly.
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