Gemini is listed for University of Minnesota (System) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
The following tools are licensed by the University. Faculty and staff who require intensive AI capabilities can add Google AI Pro on to Gemini. Available for purchase. Request method: Google AI Pro License Request.
Google AI Pro is listed for University of Minnesota (System) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Microsoft Copilot is listed for University of Minnesota (System) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
The following tools are licensed by the University. NotebookLM: no cost. Eligibility: Faculty and staff; Students. Request method: NotebookLM Opt-In Form.
NotebookLM is listed for University of Minnesota (System) 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 Minnesota (System) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Gemini is listed for University of Minnesota (System) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
The following tools are licensed by the University. Faculty and staff who require intensive AI capabilities can add Google AI Pro on to Gemini. Available for purchase. Request method: Google AI Pro License Request.
Google AI Pro is listed for University of Minnesota (System) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Microsoft Copilot is listed for University of Minnesota (System) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
The following tools are licensed by the University. NotebookLM: no cost. Eligibility: Faculty and staff; Students. Request method: NotebookLM Opt-In Form.
NotebookLM is listed for University of Minnesota (System) 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 Minnesota (System) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Each class or project might have different rules or expectations on AI use. Each instructor gets to decide how they are using or not using these tools in their classes.
UMN Libraries' student guidance says students should check each course syllabus, ask instructors when unsure, keep track of GenAI use, and cite or acknowledge AI-generated material when permitted.
Safeguarding data means only uploading allowed University data into appropriately licensed tools. The table below outlines the data types you can and can't add to AI tools.
UMN OIT guidance says University users should safeguard data by uploading only allowed University data into appropriately licensed AI tools, and it distinguishes UMN-licensed tools from an individual ChatGPT license.
Review, verify, and modify all Generative AI-produced content. AI output is based on the data it’s trained on and the information you provide, filling gaps—even if incorrect—as it sees fit.
University Marketing Communications guidance, scoped to marketing and communications work, says AI output should be reviewed, verified, and modified, and that AI use should comply with University data privacy and information security policies.
Gemini is listed for University of Minnesota (System) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
The following tools are licensed by the University. Faculty and staff who require intensive AI capabilities can add Google AI Pro on to Gemini. Available for purchase. Request method: Google AI Pro License Request.
Google AI Pro is listed for University of Minnesota (System) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Microsoft Copilot is listed for University of Minnesota (System) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
The following tools are licensed by the University. NotebookLM: no cost. Eligibility: Faculty and staff; Students. Request method: NotebookLM Opt-In Form.
NotebookLM is listed for University of Minnesota (System) 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 Minnesota (System) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Instructors at the University may allow or prohibit the use of Generative AI (GenAI) tools in their courses and are strongly encouraged to include a clear syllabus statement outlining their expectations.
The Provost's GenAI syllabus guidance says instructors may allow or prohibit GenAI in courses, and that coursework use requires written instructor permission and may not occur except as explicitly authorized by the instructor.
Each class or project might have different rules or expectations on AI use. Each instructor gets to decide how they are using or not using these tools in their classes.
UMN Libraries' student guidance says students should check each course syllabus, ask instructors when unsure, keep track of GenAI use, and cite or acknowledge AI-generated material when permitted.
Gemini is listed for University of Minnesota (System) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
The following tools are licensed by the University. Faculty and staff who require intensive AI capabilities can add Google AI Pro on to Gemini. Available for purchase. Request method: Google AI Pro License Request.
Google AI Pro is listed for University of Minnesota (System) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Microsoft Copilot is listed for University of Minnesota (System) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
The following tools are licensed by the University. NotebookLM: no cost. Eligibility: Faculty and staff; Students. Request method: NotebookLM Opt-In Form.
NotebookLM is listed for University of Minnesota (System) 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 Minnesota (System) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
AI tools can generate incomplete or biased responses, so any output should be closely reviewed and verified by a human. AI-generated code should not be used for institutional IT systems and services unless it is reviewed by a technologist with appropriate skills.
UMN OIT guidance says AI outputs should be closely reviewed and verified by a human, and AI-generated code for institutional IT systems and services should not be used unless reviewed by a qualified technologist.
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Academic Integrity 2 reviewed claims
Academic Integrity
The Provost's GenAI syllabus guidance says instructors may allow or prohibit GenAI in courses, and that coursework use requires written instructor permission and may not occur except as explicitly authorized by the instructor.
Instructors at the University may allow or prohibit the use of Generative AI (GenAI) tools in their courses and are strongly encouraged to include a clear syllabus statement outlining their expectations.
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The same page says coursework use of generative AI requires written instructor permission and may not be used except as explicitly authorized.
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Academic Integrity
UMN Libraries' student guidance says students should check each course syllabus, ask instructors when unsure, keep track of GenAI use, and cite or acknowledge AI-generated material when permitted.
Each class or project might have different rules or expectations on AI use. Each instructor gets to decide how they are using or not using these tools in their classes.
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The page also tells students to keep track of GenAI use and cite AI-generated text, images, or other media when used.
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Using GenAI as a student
Teaching 1 reviewed claim
Teaching
IT@UMN's GenAI FAQ says faculty are encouraged to address GenAI guidelines early in the semester and that one instructor's permission is specific to that instructor's course and assignment expectations.
Faculty are encouraged to address guidelines for generative AI tools early in the semester both in the syllabus and in person. Revisiting the topic during new assignments can also be helpful.
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The FAQ adds that one instructor's permission is specific to that course and does not extend to other courses or override existing University policies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Privacy 1 reviewed claim
Privacy
UMN OIT guidance says University users should safeguard data by uploading only allowed University data into appropriately licensed AI tools, and it distinguishes UMN-licensed tools from an individual ChatGPT license.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence93%
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Evidence 1
Safeguarding data means only uploading allowed University data into appropriately licensed tools. The table below outlines the data types you can and can't add to AI tools.
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Core principles and policies; Know your data
Security Review 1 reviewed claim
Security Review
UMN OIT guidance says AI outputs should be closely reviewed and verified by a human, and AI-generated code for institutional IT systems and services should not be used unless reviewed by a qualified technologist.
AI tools can generate incomplete or biased responses, so any output should be closely reviewed and verified by a human. AI-generated code should not be used for institutional IT systems and services unless it is reviewed by a technologist with appropriate skills.
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English (en-US)
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Guidance on appropriate use
Research 1 reviewed claim
Research
UMN OIT appropriate-use guidance says faculty and researchers must understand the AI policies of the granting and research agencies they work with.
Faculty and researchers must understand the AI policies of the granting and research agencies they work with.
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Know what is expected of you
AI tool use 5 reviewed claims
Ai Tool Treatment
Gemini is listed for University of Minnesota (System) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%
Normalized value: {"tool":"gemini","rawToolName":"Gemini","description":"University-licensed Gemini is available to faculty, staff and students at no cost.","howToObtain":"Use the Gemini Opt-In Form with University credentials.","costToUser":"No cost.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}
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Evidence 1
The following tools are licensed by the University. Gemini: no cost. Eligibility: Faculty and staff; Students. Request method: Gemini Opt-In Form.
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The following tools are licensed by the University. Gemini: no cost. Eligibility: Faculty and staff; Students. Request method: Gemini Opt-In Form.
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English (en)
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Ai Tool Treatment
Google AI Pro is listed for University of Minnesota (System) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%
Normalized value: {"tool":"google_ai_pro","rawToolName":"Google AI Pro","description":"University-licensed Google AI Pro is available for purchase by faculty and staff requiring intensive AI capabilities.","howToObtain":"Submit the Google AI Pro License Request.","costToUser":"Available for purchase.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}
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Evidence 1
The following tools are licensed by the University. Faculty and staff who require intensive AI capabilities can add Google AI Pro on to Gemini. Available for purchase. Request method: Google AI Pro License Request.
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The following tools are licensed by the University. Faculty and staff who require intensive AI capabilities can add Google AI Pro on to Gemini. Available for purchase. Request method: Google AI Pro License Request.
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English (en)
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Jul 16, 2026
Ai Tool Treatment
Microsoft Copilot is listed for University of Minnesota (System) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%
Normalized value: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot","rawToolName":"Microsoft Copilot","description":"University-licensed Microsoft Copilot is available to faculty, staff and students at no cost.","howToObtain":"Use University credentials.","costToUser":"No cost.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}
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Evidence 1
The following tools are licensed by the University. Microsoft Copilot: no cost. Eligibility: Faculty and staff; Students.
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The following tools are licensed by the University. Microsoft Copilot: no cost. Eligibility: Faculty and staff; Students.
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Ai Tool Treatment
NotebookLM is listed for University of Minnesota (System) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%
Normalized value: {"tool":"notebooklm","rawToolName":"NotebookLM","description":"University-licensed NotebookLM is available to faculty, staff and students at no cost.","howToObtain":"Use the NotebookLM Opt-In Form with University credentials.","costToUser":"No cost.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}
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Evidence 1
The following tools are licensed by the University. NotebookLM: no cost. Eligibility: Faculty and staff; Students. Request method: NotebookLM Opt-In Form.
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The following tools are licensed by the University. NotebookLM: no cost. Eligibility: Faculty and staff; Students. Request method: NotebookLM Opt-In Form.
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English (en)
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Jul 16, 2026
Ai Tool Treatment
Zoom AI Companion is listed for University of Minnesota (System) 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-licensed Zoom AI Companion is available to faculty, staff and students at no cost.","howToObtain":"Use University credentials in Zoom.","costToUser":"No cost.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}
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Evidence 1
The following tools are licensed by the University. Zoom AI Companion: no cost. Eligibility: Faculty and staff; Students.
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The following tools are licensed by the University. Zoom AI Companion: no cost. Eligibility: Faculty and staff; Students.
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Other 1 reviewed claim
Other
University Marketing Communications guidance, scoped to marketing and communications work, says AI output should be reviewed, verified, and modified, and that AI use should comply with University data privacy and information security policies.
Review, verify, and modify all Generative AI-produced content. AI output is based on the data it’s trained on and the information you provide, filling gaps—even if incorrect—as it sees fit.
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The guidance is scoped to marketing and communications and also says AI use should comply with University data privacy and information security policies.
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Guidelines; General use
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Official sources
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Artificial Intelligence: Appropriate Use of Generative AI Tools
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Artificial Intelligence: Appropriate Use of Generative AI Tools · 2026-05-15T13:33:00.000Z
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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "University of Minnesota (System) AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 19, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/university-of-minnesota
Original university source language remains canonical. This tracker is not an official university statement.
Saved from University AI Policy Tracker. This record summarizes the cited sources; it is not an official university statement or assessment permission. Source and review dates are listed above. Hashes identify retained content, not authorization.
Questions students ask
Questions students ask
Can I use AI for my coursework?
University of Minnesota (System) has 5 source-backed public claims for coursework; deterministic analysis status: conditionally_allowed.
