Copilot for Microsoft 365 is listed for University of South Florida in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Microsoft Copilot Chat is listed for University of South Florida in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Microsoft Copilot Chat is listed for University of South Florida in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
LINK is listed for University of South Florida in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: self hosted system.
USF states that use of generative AI tools within university coursework is at the discretion of the instructor, and students are expected to follow course-specific policies.
it's essential to establish clear policies that are communicated to students from the outset of a course. The information below is meant to provide a framework for either allowing AI use in your course or restricts the use of generative AI tools in your courses.
USF faculty guidance says instructors should establish and communicate clear generative AI course policies, and provides sample syllabus frameworks for either acceptable or restricted generative AI use.
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Syllabus and Course Guidance on Artificial Intelligence; introductory guidance
Copilot for Microsoft 365 is listed for University of South Florida in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Microsoft Copilot Chat is listed for University of South Florida in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Microsoft Copilot Chat is listed for University of South Florida in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
LINK is listed for University of South Florida in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: self hosted system.
USF states that use of generative AI tools within university coursework is at the discretion of the instructor, and students are expected to follow course-specific policies.
it's essential to establish clear policies that are communicated to students from the outset of a course. The information below is meant to provide a framework for either allowing AI use in your course or restricts the use of generative AI tools in your courses.
USF faculty guidance says instructors should establish and communicate clear generative AI course policies, and provides sample syllabus frameworks for either acceptable or restricted generative AI use.
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Syllabus and Course Guidance on Artificial Intelligence; introductory guidance
Microsoft Copilot Chat is listed for University of South Florida in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Microsoft Copilot Chat is listed for University of South Florida in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Users should not share student data, employment data, and other protected or sensitive information. Users must continue to comply with data privacy regulations including FERPA and HIPAA when interacting with public AI tools.
USF guidance tells users not to share student data, employment data, or other protected or sensitive information when using publicly available AI tools, and to continue complying with FERPA and HIPAA.
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GenAI Guiding Principles & Usage Limitations; Data Protection and Privacy
Copilot for Microsoft 365 is listed for University of South Florida in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Microsoft Copilot Chat is listed for University of South Florida in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
Microsoft Copilot Chat is listed for University of South Florida in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
LINK is listed for University of South Florida in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: self hosted system.
USF states that use of generative AI tools within university coursework is at the discretion of the instructor, and students are expected to follow course-specific policies.
USF states that use of generative AI tools within university coursework is at the discretion of the instructor, and students are expected to follow course-specific policies.
it's essential to establish clear policies that are communicated to students from the outset of a course. The information below is meant to provide a framework for either allowing AI use in your course or restricts the use of generative AI tools in your courses.
USF faculty guidance says instructors should establish and communicate clear generative AI course policies, and provides sample syllabus frameworks for either acceptable or restricted generative AI use.
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Syllabus and Course Guidance on Artificial Intelligence; introductory guidance
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USF faculty guidance says instructors should establish and communicate clear generative AI course policies, and provides sample syllabus frameworks for either acceptable or restricted generative AI use.
it's essential to establish clear policies that are communicated to students from the outset of a course. The information below is meant to provide a framework for either allowing AI use in your course or restricts the use of generative AI tools in your courses.
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USF's faculty guidance recommends clear course AI policies and supplies frameworks for allowing or restricting generative AI use.
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English (en)
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May 18, 2026
Evidence locator
Syllabus and Course Guidance on Artificial Intelligence; introductory guidance
Privacy 1 reviewed claim
Privacy
USF guidance tells users not to share student data, employment data, or other protected or sensitive information when using publicly available AI tools, and to continue complying with FERPA and HIPAA.
Users should not share student data, employment data, and other protected or sensitive information. Users must continue to comply with data privacy regulations including FERPA and HIPAA when interacting with public AI tools.
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USF warns users not to share student, employment, protected, or sensitive data with public AI tools and to continue complying with FERPA and HIPAA.
Source language
English (en)
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Retrieved
May 18, 2026
Evidence locator
GenAI Guiding Principles & Usage Limitations; Data Protection and Privacy
AI tool use 4 reviewed claims
Ai Tool Treatment
Copilot for Microsoft 365 is listed for University of South Florida 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":"Copilot for Microsoft 365","description":"USF offers departmental purchase of Copilot for Microsoft 365 licences for employees.","howToObtain":"Purchase a licence through USF Software via the employee's department.","costToUser":"Departmental purchase required.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}
Last checked
Jul 19, 2026
Last changed
Jul 19, 2026
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Evidence 1
Copilot for M365 licenses are available for departmental purchase for USF employees.
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Copilot for M365 licenses are available for departmental purchase for USF employees.
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English (en)
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Retrieved
Jul 19, 2026
Ai Tool Treatment
LINK is listed for University of South Florida in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: self hosted system.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%
Normalized value: {"tool":"institutional_ai_service","rawToolName":"LINK","description":"USF Libraries built and maintains LINK, a production AI chatbot grounded in library resources.","howToObtain":"Use LINK through the USF Libraries AI guide.","costToUser":"Library-provided service.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"self_hosted_system"}
Last checked
Jul 19, 2026
Last changed
Jul 19, 2026
Original evidence
Evidence 1
LINK (Library Information and Knowledge chatbot) is a production AI reference tool built and maintained by USF Libraries staff.
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LINK (Library Information and Knowledge chatbot) is a production AI reference tool built and maintained by USF Libraries staff.
Source language
English (en)
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Retrieved
Jul 19, 2026
Ai Tool Treatment
Microsoft Copilot Chat is listed for University of South Florida 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 Chat","description":"USF provides privacy-protected Microsoft Copilot Chat to all students and employees.","howToObtain":"Use the USF IT Microsoft Copilot Chat access instructions.","costToUser":"Included for eligible USF users.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}
Last checked
Jul 19, 2026
Last changed
Jul 19, 2026
Original evidence
Evidence 1
Microsoft Copilot Chat is available to all USF students and employees.
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Microsoft Copilot Chat is available to all USF students and employees.
Source language
English (en)
Snapshot hash
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Retrieved
Jul 19, 2026
Original evidence
Evidence 2
Unlike ChatGPT, the tool can be used in a secure, encrypted environment to maintain data privacy.
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Unlike ChatGPT, the tool can be used in a secure, encrypted environment to maintain data privacy.
Source language
English (en)
Snapshot hash
6e8ceaaf…
Retrieved
Jul 19, 2026
Ai Tool Treatment
USF states that use of generative AI tools within university coursework is at the discretion of the instructor, and students are expected to follow course-specific policies.
Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "University of South Florida AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 19, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/university-of-south-florida
Original university source language remains canonical. This tracker is not an official university statement.
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Questions students ask
Questions students ask
Can I use AI for my coursework?
University of South Florida has 5 source-backed public claims for coursework; deterministic analysis status: restricted.
