Morgantown, United States

West Virginia University

Name: West Virginia University AI Policy Tracker record
Creator: University AI Policy Tracker
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Last checkedMay 31, 2026Last changedMay 31, 2026Review: Agent reviewedConfidence96%

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Policy statusReviewed evidence-backed recordReview: Agent reviewedClaim coverage8 reviewedEvidence-backed claims8Reviewed8Candidate0Official sources4Source languageenPublic JSON/api/public/v1/universities/west-virginia-university.json

Coverage score100/100Coverage labelbroad public coverageReview: Machine candidateAnalysis confidence78%

Policy presence

West Virginia University has 5 source-backed public claims for policy presence; deterministic analysis status: unclear.

UnclearMachine candidateConfidence78%Evidence5Sources3

Claim cc-wvu-admin-ai-sensitive-data Claim cc-wvu-student-ai-unauthorized-use Claim cc-wvu-admin-guidance-scope

AI disclosure

West Virginia University has 2 source-backed public claims for ai disclosure; deterministic analysis status: required.

RequiredMachine candidateConfidence71%Evidence2Sources2

Claim cc-wvu-faculty-senate-optional-ai-statements Claim cc-wvu-library-ai-citation-resources

Coursework

West Virginia University has 4 source-backed public claims for coursework; deterministic analysis status: restricted.

RestrictedMachine candidateConfidence80%Evidence4Sources3

Claim cc-wvu-student-ai-unauthorized-use Claim cc-wvu-student-ai-instructor-permission Claim cc-wvu-faculty-senate-ai-syllabus-default

Exams

West Virginia University has 4 source-backed public claims for exams; deterministic analysis status: restricted.

RestrictedMachine candidateConfidence79%Evidence4Sources2

Claim cc-wvu-student-ai-unauthorized-use Claim cc-wvu-student-ai-instructor-permission Claim cc-wvu-faculty-senate-ai-syllabus-default

Privacy and data entry

West Virginia University has 1 source-backed public claim for privacy and data entry; deterministic analysis status: restricted.

RestrictedMachine candidateConfidence82%Evidence1Sources1

Claim cc-wvu-admin-ai-sensitive-data

Academic integrity

West Virginia University has 2 source-backed public claims for academic integrity; deterministic analysis status: restricted.

RestrictedMachine candidateConfidence81%Evidence2Sources1

Claim cc-wvu-student-ai-unauthorized-use Claim cc-wvu-student-ai-instructor-permission

Approved tools

West Virginia University has 2 source-backed public claims for approved tools; deterministic analysis status: restricted.

RestrictedMachine candidateConfidence79%Evidence2Sources1

Claim cc-wvu-admin-ai-sensitive-data Claim cc-wvu-admin-ai-purchase-review

Named AI services

West Virginia University has 3 source-backed public claims for named ai services; deterministic analysis status: restricted.

RestrictedMachine candidateConfidence76%Evidence3Sources2

Claim cc-wvu-admin-ai-sensitive-data Claim cc-wvu-admin-ai-purchase-review Claim cc-wvu-library-ai-citation-resources

Teaching guidance

West Virginia University has 4 source-backed public claims for teaching guidance; deterministic analysis status: recommended.

RecommendedMachine candidateConfidence78%Evidence4Sources3

Claim cc-wvu-student-ai-instructor-permission Claim cc-wvu-faculty-senate-ai-syllabus-default Claim cc-wvu-admin-guidance-scope

Research guidance

No source-backed public claim about research AI use is present in this profile.

The current public tracker record does not contain claim evidence about research use, publication ethics, research data, grants, or human-subjects compliance.

Not MentionedMachine candidateConfidence0%Evidence0Sources0

Security and procurement

West Virginia University has 1 source-backed public claim for security and procurement; deterministic analysis status: recommended.

RecommendedMachine candidateConfidence77%Evidence1Sources1

Claim cc-wvu-admin-ai-purchase-review

Evidence-backed claims

8 reviewed evidence-backed public claim

Normalized value: do not enter PII confidential or sensitive data into generative AI without IT Purchase Request approval

Last checked: May 31, 2026
Last changed: May 31, 2026

Evidencia original

Evidence 1

Never put personally identifiable information (PII), confidential, or other sensitive data into a generative AI tool unless you have been explicitly approved to do so through the IT Purchase Request process.
Source: Use of Generative AI for Administrative Purposes at WVU

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantanea: 5a21a7ef319a500da146f2802e855ab6bde6847224a1badf3eb564ccd78229cf
Retrieved: May 31, 2026
Evidence locator: Core Principles / Ensure Data privacy and security

Normalized value: unauthorized generative AI use treated as unauthorized technological resource use

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Evidence 1

Yes, the WVU Policy on Student Academic Integrity prohibits the unauthorized use of technological resources, such as generative AI.
Source: Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantanea: efe51d786af4b7eda2dc70f37745a7310733cf774df11ec139c4db520ddf0d84
Retrieved: May 31, 2026
Evidence locator: Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ / Can students get in trouble for using generative artificial intelligence without permission?

Normalized value: students may use AI tools only when instructor allows

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Evidencia original

Evidence 1

Students can only use artificial intelligence tools when allowed by instructors. Permission to use these tools can vary from program to program, course to course, and assignment to assignment.
Source: Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantanea: efe51d786af4b7eda2dc70f37745a7310733cf774df11ec139c4db520ddf0d84
Retrieved: May 31, 2026
Evidence locator: Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ / Can students use generative artificial intelligence to complete assignments?

Normalized value: AI tools creating academic content require instructor permission under Faculty Senate syllabus statement

Last checked: May 31, 2026
Last changed: May 31, 2026

Evidencia original

Evidence 1

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can create and develop academic content are not allowed unless permission is given by an instructor. Students must receive instructor permission prior to utilizing AI tools.
Source: Syllabus Policies and Statements

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantanea: e5351e79bc4cc8e30df9db079b22de3ce79be412b9a4f2a8bab2009c7100575d
Retrieved: May 31, 2026
Evidence locator: Artificial Intelligence Syllabus Statement

Normalized value: administrative generative AI guidance applies to faculty, staff, and students for administrative activities

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Evidencia original

Evidence 1

These guidelines apply to WVU faculty, staff, and students when engaging in administrative activities and complement existing policies related to the use of technology at WVU.
Source: Use of Generative AI for Administrative Purposes at WVU

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantanea: 5a21a7ef319a500da146f2802e855ab6bde6847224a1badf3eb564ccd78229cf
Retrieved: May 31, 2026
Evidence locator: Opening guidance paragraph

Normalized value: IT Purchase Request process for AI tools including free software

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Last changed: May 31, 2026

Evidencia original

Evidence 1

Use the IT Purchase Request process to ensure the tool you want to use is secure, including “free” software.
Source: Use of Generative AI for Administrative Purposes at WVU

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantanea: 5a21a7ef319a500da146f2802e855ab6bde6847224a1badf3eb564ccd78229cf
Retrieved: May 31, 2026
Evidence locator: Core Principles / Ensure Data privacy and security

Normalized value: Faculty Senate optional AI syllabus statements include permissive and restrictive examples

Last checked: May 31, 2026
Last changed: May 31, 2026

Evidencia original

Evidence 1

These syllabus statements are optional. However, if a statement is used, it must appear in the syllabus exactly as it is listed below (unless otherwise indicated). Note: Additional example statements that clearly allow or disallow the use of AI are also provided.
Source: Syllabus Policies and Statements

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantanea: e5351e79bc4cc8e30df9db079b22de3ce79be412b9a4f2a8bab2009c7100575d
Retrieved: May 31, 2026
Evidence locator: Syllabus Policies and Statements / Artificial Intelligence Syllabus Statement

Normalized value: library citation guide links MLA APA Chicago resources for citing AI

Last checked: May 31, 2026
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Evidencia original

Evidence 1

Citation Styles. Citing AI - MLA style. MLA recommendations for citing generative AI. Citing AI - APA style. This post discusses ongoing APA efforts for using ChatGPT. Citing AI - Chicago style.
Source: ChatGPT: Citation Styles and Policy

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantanea: 1e8c51a49204dfc5f7a08a2423d98fd39fd49a9918a5d300dcc554af3248e3c0
Retrieved: May 31, 2026
Evidence locator: ChatGPT: Citation Styles and Policy / Citation Styles

Candidate claims

0 machine or needs-review claim

Official sources

4 source attribution

Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ

academicintegrity.wvu.edu

Source URL: https://academicintegrity.wvu.edu/files/d/6f4a1587-ff74-4a15-a2b6-19abcd20c4cb/ai-student-faq.pdf
Snapshot hash: efe51d786af4b7eda2dc70f37745a7310733cf774df11ec139c4db520ddf0d84

ChatGPT: Citation Styles and Policy

libguides.wvu.edu

Source URL: https://libguides.wvu.edu/c.php?g=1329263&p=9827862
Snapshot hash: 1e8c51a49204dfc5f7a08a2423d98fd39fd49a9918a5d300dcc554af3248e3c0

Syllabus Policies and Statements

facultysenate.wvu.edu

Source URL: https://facultysenate.wvu.edu/resources/syllabus-policies-and-statements
Snapshot hash: e5351e79bc4cc8e30df9db079b22de3ce79be412b9a4f2a8bab2009c7100575d

Use of Generative AI for Administrative Purposes at WVU

it.wvu.edu

Source URL: https://it.wvu.edu/defend-your-data/use-of-generative-ai-for-administrative-purposes-at-wvu
Snapshot hash: 5a21a7ef319a500da146f2802e855ab6bde6847224a1badf3eb564ccd78229cf

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West Virginia University

Record status

Policy profile

Policy presence

AI disclosure

Coursework

Exams

Privacy and data entry

Academic integrity

Approved tools

Named AI services

Teaching guidance

Research guidance

Security and procurement

Evidence-backed claims

WVU guidance says PII, confidential information, or other sensitive data must not be entered into a generative AI tool unless explicitly approved through the IT Purchase Request process.

WVU Academic Integrity’s AI student FAQ states that the WVU Policy on Student Academic Integrity prohibits unauthorized use of technological resources such as generative AI.

WVU Academic Integrity’s AI student FAQ says students can use AI tools for assignments only when instructors allow them, and students should ask the instructor if unsure.

WVU Faculty Senate’s Artificial Intelligence Syllabus Statement says AI tools that create and develop academic content are not allowed unless an instructor gives permission.

WVU has formal guidance for generative AI use in administrative activities that applies to WVU faculty, staff, and students when they engage in administrative activities.

WVU guidance directs users to use the IT Purchase Request process to ensure an AI tool is secure, including free software.

WVU Faculty Senate identifies its syllabus statements as optional, and provides additional sample AI statements that can allow or disallow AI use with documentation expectations.

WVU Libraries’ ChatGPT guide has a Citation Styles and Policy page that points users to MLA, APA, and Chicago resources for citing generative AI.

Candidate claims

Official sources

Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ

ChatGPT: Citation Styles and Policy

Syllabus Policies and Statements

Use of Generative AI for Administrative Purposes at WVU

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