Check University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign AI Policy Online

Check University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign'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 heavily on course

Disclosure Yes

Yes when AI is used under permissive rules

Instructor Overrides Yes

Instructors set the rules for their own courses.

Last Updated April 14, 2026

CITL teaching guidance updated April 14, 2026

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1. Summary

Illinois encourages acknowledgment of how AI was used, but individual courses can range from strict prohibition to permission with attribution.

Hybrid Check primary source.

Use scope: Depends heavily on course.

Disclosure: Yes when AI is used under permissive rules.

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.

Check primary source.

2. Why Check This Policy

Illinois provides real examples of opposing course rules: one CS course bans generative AI entirely, while another allows it with an explanation and citation. Students must use the specific course policy rather than a campus-wide assumption.

3. When AI Is Commonly Allowed

Uses that are allowed with disclosure, attribution, or citation.

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

Yes when AI is used under permissive rules.

Disclosure is required when AI use is permitted. Follow the instructor or course policy for the exact form of acknowledgment.

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 genai.illinois.edu — best practice acknowledge ai use and cite ai generated content

Academic integrity policy citl.illinois.edu — teaching ai

Department & school policies genai.grainger.illinois.edu — ai guidance guides.library.illinois.edu — documenting

7. FAQ

Can I use AI for assignments?

Uses that are allowed with disclosure, attribution, or citation.

Do I need to disclose AI use?

Yes when AI is used under permissive rules.

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.