Student AI Guidelines & Principles
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AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot can be helpful in your classes—but it’s important to know the rules. At the University of Arizona, academic honesty includes how you use AI. That means using these tools the right way, with permission and transparency.
What You Need to Know
- Ask before you use AI: You can only use AI for assignments if your instructor says it’s OK. Using AI without permission could be a violation of the Code of Academic Integrity and may be treated as academic misconduct.
- Check the syllabus: Many instructors use a Red-Yellow-Green model to explain their AI rules:
- Red: AI use is not allowed
- Yellow: You can use AI, but only with permission
- Green: AI use is encouraged, as long as you follow the rules and cite it
- Cite your sources: If your instructor allows AI, be sure to give credit. Just like quoting a source, AI-generated content needs to be cited. View AI citation guidelines
- Different programs may have different rules: Some colleges or departments have their own guidelines for AI use:
- College of Medicine(Tucson) Policy on Student Use of AI
- James E. Rogers College of Law Generative AI Legal Research Guide
- University of Arizona Global Campus Responsible Use of AI Guidelines