Check Georgetown University AI Policy Online

Check Georgetown University's official AI guidance, academic-integrity rules, disclosure requirements, and course-specific restrictions before using generative AI.

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Quick Policy Overview

AI Allowed Depends

Depends; some departments prohibit by default

Disclosure Depends

Depends on department and course

Instructor Overrides Yes

Instructors set the rules for their own courses.

Last Updated 2024

Central guidelines developed beginning in 2024

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Checked against official university sources.

1. Summary

Georgetown's central guidelines place AI use inside existing university policies, but departments can set stricter rules. The German Department, for example, prohibits AI and translation tools for coursework unless expressly directed.

Decentralized

Use scope: Depends; some departments prohibit by default.

Disclosure: Depends on department and course.

Instructor/course rules can override the general university guidance.

Integrity: Unauthorized or misleading AI use may be treated as an academic integrity issue under university rules.

General responsible-use guidance does not override a department that bans AI-assisted writing, translation, or presentations, so students must check the department and assignment.

Check primary source.

2. Why Check This Policy

Georgetown is a strong example of disciplinary variation. General responsible-use guidance does not override a department that bans AI-assisted writing, translation, or presentations, so students must check the department and assignment.

3. When AI Is Commonly Allowed

Translation only if the course rule permits it.

Only if your instructor allows it for the specific assignment.

4. When AI Is Commonly Restricted

Any use that an instructor, school, or program explicitly prohibits.

Always check your course syllabus for specific restrictions.

5. Disclosure Requirements

Depends on department and course.

Disclosure depends on the course, school, or assignment rule. If AI use is allowed, instructors may still require attribution or a statement of use.

Where AI use is permitted, disclosure usually takes one of these forms:

A statement or acknowledgement in your submission
A citation of the AI tool, in the format your course requires
A short methods note describing how AI was used

Follow the exact format your instructor or department requires.

6. Sources & References

Official AI policy aiguidelines.georgetown.edu

Academic integrity policy honorcouncil.georgetown.edu — honor council student handbook

Department & school policies uis.georgetown.edu — policies and responsible use german.georgetown.edu — ai statement

7. FAQ

Can I use AI for assignments?

Translation only if the course rule permits it.

Do I need to disclose AI use?

Depends on department and course.

Can an instructor set stricter rules?

Yes. Course-level or instructor-level rules can be stricter than general guidance.

What happens if I break the rules?

Unauthorized or misleading AI use may be treated as an academic integrity issue under university rules. Check primary source.