Check University of Maryland, College Park AI Policy Online

Check University of Maryland, College Park'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 on instructor

Disclosure Depends

Depends on course

Instructor Overrides Yes

Instructors set the rules for their own courses.

Last Updated January 15, 2025

Guidelines for Use updated January 15, 2025

Data Status Verified

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1. Summary

UMD uses course-level rules for AI and explicitly warns that detector results are only possible indicators, not definitive proof or a sole basis for grading.

Hybrid Check primary source.

Use scope: Depends on instructor.

Disclosure: Depends on 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.

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2. Why Check This Policy

UMD is worth checking both for permission and enforcement. An instructor can prohibit ChatGPT, but the university advises against treating an AI detector score as conclusive. This affects how students should document their process and how suspected misuse should be evaluated.

3. When AI Is Commonly Allowed

The source data does not specify concrete allowed uses beyond course- or instructor-level permission.

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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 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 ai.umd.edu — guidelines for use

Academic integrity policy studentconduct.umd.edu — academic misconduct process

Department & school policies tltc.umd.edu — artificial intelligence ai

7. FAQ

Can I use AI for assignments?

The source data does not define specific permitted uses at page level. Check primary source.

Do I need to disclose AI use?

Depends on 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.