Microsoft Copilot Chat is available at no cost to all DU students, faculty, and benefitted staff as part of our enterprise Microsoft Office 365 license
Microsoft O365 Copilot Web Chat is listed for University of Denver in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Zoom AI Companion is listed for University of Denver in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Before using any such technology, review the policies and constraints of the rhetorical situation. As a student, this means abiding by instructor policies for assignments communicated in the syllabus, assignment, or verbally.
The University of Denver University Writing Program says students should review and abide by instructor policies for assignments before using generative AI technology.
Acknowledge that we are aware that genAI exists and outline clear policies about when and how it can or cannot be used in an assignment or task. Blanket syllabus statements forbidding or giving carte blanche are not as helpful as outlining the ways genAI might be used for specific tasks or giving specific directions not to use genAI for certain parts of the writing process.
For writing assignments, the University of Denver University Writing Program advises faculty to outline clear policies about when and how generative AI can or cannot be used and to include instructions for acknowledging assistance.
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Responsible and Ethical Use of GenAI; For Faculty assigning writing tasks
The University of Denver Office of Teaching and Learning advises faculty to state clear expectations for student work and to consider syllabus statements explaining whether and how AI tools can be used.
claim-du-otl-clear-ai-expectations
Addressing AI Concerns; Discuss academic dishonesty
Microsoft Copilot Chat is available at no cost to all DU students, faculty, and benefitted staff as part of our enterprise Microsoft Office 365 license
Microsoft O365 Copilot Web Chat is listed for University of Denver in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Zoom AI Companion is listed for University of Denver in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Before using any such technology, review the policies and constraints of the rhetorical situation. As a student, this means abiding by instructor policies for assignments communicated in the syllabus, assignment, or verbally.
The University of Denver University Writing Program says students should review and abide by instructor policies for assignments before using generative AI technology.
Acknowledge that we are aware that genAI exists and outline clear policies about when and how it can or cannot be used in an assignment or task. Blanket syllabus statements forbidding or giving carte blanche are not as helpful as outlining the ways genAI might be used for specific tasks or giving specific directions not to use genAI for certain parts of the writing process.
For writing assignments, the University of Denver University Writing Program advises faculty to outline clear policies about when and how generative AI can or cannot be used and to include instructions for acknowledging assistance.
claim-du-writing-faculty-clear-genai-policies
Responsible and Ethical Use of GenAI; For Faculty assigning writing tasks
The University of Denver Office of Teaching and Learning advises faculty to state clear expectations for student work and to consider syllabus statements explaining whether and how AI tools can be used.
claim-du-otl-clear-ai-expectations
Addressing AI Concerns; Discuss academic dishonesty
Acknowledge that we are aware that genAI exists and outline clear policies about when and how it can or cannot be used in an assignment or task. Blanket syllabus statements forbidding or giving carte blanche are not as helpful as outlining the ways genAI might be used for specific tasks or giving specific directions not to use genAI for certain parts of the writing process.
For writing assignments, the University of Denver University Writing Program advises faculty to outline clear policies about when and how generative AI can or cannot be used and to include instructions for acknowledging assistance.
claim-du-writing-faculty-clear-genai-policies
Responsible and Ethical Use of GenAI; For Faculty assigning writing tasks
Review the End-User-License-Agreements (EULAs), privacy policies, and other use documentation so that you understand your rights, the rights of the developer, and the use of data you provide to a company. Never input private, propriety, or protected data to a third-party website without understanding these policies.
The University of Denver University Writing Program tells writers not to input private, proprietary, or protected data into a third-party website without understanding the relevant EULAs, privacy policies, and data-use terms.
The University of Denver Office of Teaching and Learning advises faculty to state clear expectations for student work and to consider syllabus statements explaining whether and how AI tools can be used.
claim-du-otl-clear-ai-expectations
Addressing AI Concerns; Discuss academic dishonesty
Microsoft Copilot Chat is available at no cost to all DU students, faculty, and benefitted staff as part of our enterprise Microsoft Office 365 license
Microsoft O365 Copilot Web Chat is listed for University of Denver in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Zoom AI Companion is listed for University of Denver in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Before using any such technology, review the policies and constraints of the rhetorical situation. As a student, this means abiding by instructor policies for assignments communicated in the syllabus, assignment, or verbally.
The University of Denver University Writing Program says students should review and abide by instructor policies for assignments before using generative AI technology.
Don't rely on AI checking software to confirm your suspicions. Although Turnitin and other companies have programs that check for AI-generated writing, many of these programs are, at best, in their earliest stages, or at worse, unreliable.
Before using any such technology, review the policies and constraints of the rhetorical situation. As a student, this means abiding by instructor policies for assignments communicated in the syllabus, assignment, or verbally.
The University of Denver University Writing Program says students should review and abide by instructor policies for assignments before using generative AI technology.
Acknowledge that we are aware that genAI exists and outline clear policies about when and how it can or cannot be used in an assignment or task. Blanket syllabus statements forbidding or giving carte blanche are not as helpful as outlining the ways genAI might be used for specific tasks or giving specific directions not to use genAI for certain parts of the writing process.
For writing assignments, the University of Denver University Writing Program advises faculty to outline clear policies about when and how generative AI can or cannot be used and to include instructions for acknowledging assistance.
claim-du-writing-faculty-clear-genai-policies
Responsible and Ethical Use of GenAI; For Faculty assigning writing tasks
The University of Denver Office of Teaching and Learning advises faculty to state clear expectations for student work and to consider syllabus statements explaining whether and how AI tools can be used.
claim-du-otl-clear-ai-expectations
Addressing AI Concerns; Discuss academic dishonesty
Don't rely on AI checking software to confirm your suspicions. Although Turnitin and other companies have programs that check for AI-generated writing, many of these programs are, at best, in their earliest stages, or at worse, unreliable.
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Academic Integrity 2 reviewed claims
Academic Integrity
The University of Denver University Writing Program says students should review and abide by instructor policies for assignments before using generative AI technology.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence92%
Normalized value: Student-facing writing guidance ties genAI use to instructor assignment policies.
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May 23, 2026
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Before using any such technology, review the policies and constraints of the rhetorical situation. As a student, this means abiding by instructor policies for assignments communicated in the syllabus, assignment, or verbally.
Source language
English (en)
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Responsible and Ethical Use of GenAI; For writers
Academic Integrity
The University of Denver Office of Teaching and Learning advises faculty not to rely on AI-checking software to confirm suspected academic dishonesty.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence90%
Normalized value: Faculty-facing academic-integrity guidance cautions against relying on AI detectors.
Last checked
May 23, 2026
Last changed
May 23, 2026
Original evidence
Evidence 1
Don't rely on AI checking software to confirm your suspicions. Although Turnitin and other companies have programs that check for AI-generated writing, many of these programs are, at best, in their earliest stages, or at worse, unreliable.
Source language
English (en)
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May 23, 2026
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Addressing AI Concerns; If you do suspect academic dishonesty
Teaching 2 reviewed claims
Teaching
For writing assignments, the University of Denver University Writing Program advises faculty to outline clear policies about when and how generative AI can or cannot be used and to include instructions for acknowledging assistance.
Acknowledge that we are aware that genAI exists and outline clear policies about when and how it can or cannot be used in an assignment or task. Blanket syllabus statements forbidding or giving carte blanche are not as helpful as outlining the ways genAI might be used for specific tasks or giving specific directions not to use genAI for certain parts of the writing process.
Source language
English (en)
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49560daa…
Retrieved
May 23, 2026
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Responsible and Ethical Use of GenAI; For Faculty assigning writing tasks
Teaching
The University of Denver Office of Teaching and Learning advises faculty to state clear expectations for student work and to consider syllabus statements explaining whether and how AI tools can be used.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence91%
Normalized value: Faculty-facing AI classroom guidance recommends clear course-level AI expectations and syllabus language.
Last checked
May 23, 2026
Last changed
May 23, 2026
Original evidence
Evidence 1
Be very clear about your expectations regarding students' work. Consider syllabus statements indicating whether and how AI tools can be used.
Source language
English (en)
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May 23, 2026
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Addressing AI Concerns; Discuss academic dishonesty
Privacy 1 reviewed claim
Privacy
The University of Denver University Writing Program tells writers not to input private, proprietary, or protected data into a third-party website without understanding the relevant EULAs, privacy policies, and data-use terms.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence93%
Normalized value: Writing-program genAI guidance includes a privacy and data-use warning for third-party websites.
Last checked
May 23, 2026
Last changed
May 23, 2026
Original evidence
Evidence 1
Review the End-User-License-Agreements (EULAs), privacy policies, and other use documentation so that you understand your rights, the rights of the developer, and the use of data you provide to a company. Never input private, propriety, or protected data to a third-party website without understanding these policies.
Source language
English (en)
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Retrieved
May 23, 2026
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Responsible and Ethical Use of GenAI; For writers
AI tool use 2 reviewed claims
Ai Tool Treatment
Microsoft O365 Copilot Web Chat is listed for University of Denver in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%
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Jul 19, 2026
Last changed
Jul 19, 2026
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Evidence 1
Microsoft Copilot Chat is available at no cost to all DU students, faculty, and benefitted staff as part of our enterprise Microsoft Office 365 license
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Microsoft Copilot Chat is available at no cost to all DU students, faculty, and benefitted staff as part of our enterprise Microsoft Office 365 license
Source language
English (en)
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Retrieved
Jul 19, 2026
Ai Tool Treatment
Zoom AI Companion is listed for University of Denver in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%
Normalized value: {"tool":"zoom_ai_companion","rawToolName":"Zoom AI Companion","description":"University of Denver provides or institutionally supports Zoom AI Companion.","howToObtain":"Use the DU Zoom account.","costToUser":"No cost.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}
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Jul 19, 2026
Last changed
Jul 19, 2026
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Evidence 1
Zoom AI Companion is available at no cost to all DU students, faculty and staff as part of our enterprise Zoom license
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Zoom AI Companion is available at no cost to all DU students, faculty and staff as part of our enterprise Zoom license
Source language
English (en)
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Jul 19, 2026
Source record
Official sources
4 sources
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Concerns About Student Use - Office of Teaching & Learning
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Concerns About Student Use - Office of Teaching & Learning · 2026-05-23T14:47:00.000Z
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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "University of Denver AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 19, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/university-of-denver
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Questions students ask
Questions students ask
Can I use AI for my coursework?
University of Denver has 5 source-backed public claims for coursework; deterministic analysis status: restricted.
