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Coursework & Assignments

Default Prohibited Without Written Instructor Approval (Adhering Schools)

Under Columbia University's decentralized academic governance, coursework policies vary by school: schools adhering to CSSI Standards & Discipline (§C.3) treat unauthorized AI assistance as academic dishonesty requiring instructor written permission; Columbia Law School establishes a default permitting defined research and writing support unless the instructor alters it in writing (§8, §Default); and Columbia Business School requires following syllabus-designated assignment modes.

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Examinations & Timed Assessments

Prohibited Except With Advance Written Permission

Under both CSSI Standards & Discipline and Columbia Law School Policy (§9.1), generative AI is strictly prohibited on examinations unless advance written permission is granted by the instructor in the syllabus and/or examination instructions. For Columbia Law School examinations, inputting current examination questions, prompts, or fact patterns into any AI tool is expressly prohibited across proctored, take-home, online, and handwritten formats.

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Disclosure & Transparency

Mandatory Contributing-Work Disclosure (Law School); Citation Under Honor Code

Columbia Law School (§7) imposes a mandatory requirement that students disclose any use of generative AI that contributes to a written submission or other work product, with an affirmative duty to err on the side of disclosure. At Columbia Business School, students must properly cite AI assistance according to Honor Code standards whenever AI is authorized. In adhering CSSI schools, students must follow the instructor's prescribed disclosure and citation protocols.

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Data Privacy & Sensitive Information

Strict HIPAA & FERPA Data Boundaries

Follow the data classification and the exact account, model and feature approval. At CUIMC, Workspace Gemini/Gemini Notebook lack a HIPAA BAA and must not receive Sensitive Data; FERPA records can contain identifying/health elements requiring the stricter Sensitive Data treatment. CU AI Toolkit approval for PHI is limited to approved models, with all models in a shared chat history needing approval; approved Copilot products do not include every product using the Copilot brand. Public/unvetted tools must not receive confidential research material. Institutional tool availability is not assessment permission.

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Supported & Approved AI Tools

Enterprise Tools Available (No Assessment Exemption)

Columbia University officially endorses and provides several enterprise AI tools with data protection agreements: CUIT AI Toolkit (LibreChat, $0.15/day allowance for all UNIs), Google Gemini (Workspace, LionMail accounts), NotebookLM (Workspace note-taking), ChatGPT Education (procured via departmental chart string, $300/yr), Anthropic Claude for Education ($300/yr chart string), ChatGPT Enterprise (CUIMC clinical workforce), and Microsoft Copilot (CUIMC clinical HIPAA / CUIT M365 add-on). Critical governance principle: IT security clearance, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), and HIPAA BAA approvals establish technical data safeguards, but NEVER constitute academic assessment permission, which remains solely subject to the course syllabus.

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Research Integrity & Data Handling

Unpublished Data & Peer Review Protection (Secure Envs Permitted)

Under central Provost policy, researchers must not enter confidential research data, unpublished scholarly manuscripts, funding proposals, or research subject PII into public or unvetted AI tools, and using generative AI for peer review is strictly prohibited. Research analysis involving confidential or sensitive data must be conducted within CUIT-approved secure environments following IRB protocols, data use agreements, and sponsor requirements. At CUIMC, research protocol use involving Sensitive Data (including RHI) requires formal IRB submission and routing to the CUIMC AI Governance Committee (AIGC). Locally installed models require formal IT Risk Assessment.

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Academic Integrity & Dean's Discipline

Dean's Discipline & AI Detector Ban as Sole Proof

Under Columbia University's Standards & Discipline (applicable to adhering schools at each Dean's discretion), unauthorized AI assistance is addressed through the Dean's Discipline process administered by CSSI. A report from an AI detection tool cannot be the sole piece of proof used to find a student responsible in a Dean’s Discipline case. Appeal timing under that process, subject to the recorded extension/final-notice qualifications, includes: 5 business days after receipt of the outcome letter, 5 business days for CSSI review, 2 business days from return for resubmission, and 10 business days from receipt for Dean review (with a 10 business day final notification qualifier from receipt). Under Columbia Law School default rules (§9.2, §11), submitted work must be student-composed, and submitting translated drafts of one's own non-English writing as original English work is prohibited by default (subject to written instructor alternatives).

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Teaching Guidance & Syllabus Autonomy

Course Syllabus Autonomy & DFI Guidance

Faculty maintain primary pedagogical authority to define AI policies in course syllabi. Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) provides consultations and workshops for instructional design. Teachers College DFI provides five sample syllabus statements, including disability accommodations via OASID. Columbia Law School policy establishes default rules in Sections 8–11 that instructors may alter in writing in the course syllabus.

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Governance, Security & Procurement

Central Vetting & Local Risk Assessment

All institutional AI platforms must undergo CUIT security evaluation and procurement vetting under the central Data Classification Table to prevent model training on user submissions. At CUIMC, a formal IT Risk Assessment review is required before deploying any locally installed models to evaluate security, privacy, and healthcare compliance risks.

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Before you submit

Do

  • Check your school-specific policy and course syllabus before using generative AI in coursework: adhering schools under CSSI Standards & Discipline require prior instructor authorization, while Columbia Law School allows defined research/writing support by default unless the instructor restricts it.
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  • Disclose any generative AI use contributing to your work product as required by your school (mandatory at Columbia Law School §7; required under CBS Honor Code when permitted), and follow course citation protocols.
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  • Check the exact data class, account, approved model and feature before entering research, client or health information; a product name or BAA alone is insufficient.
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Don’t

  • Do not assume AI is permitted in an examination: follow your school and course rules, including written-permission conditions and Law School default-policy exceptions.
    Source guidance
  • Under Columbia Law School default rules, all work submitted for academic credit must be student-composed, and submitting machine-translated drafts of one's own non-English writing as original English work is prohibited by default, unless the course instructor expressly adopts an alternative policy in writing with advance notice.
    Source guidance
  • At CUIMC, do not input Sensitive Data (PHI, PII, RHI) into Google Workspace Gemini/Gemini Notebook (which lacks a HIPAA BAA, unlike GCP Enterprise editions) or unapproved features (such as OpenAI Live Web Search or unapproved models in CU AI Toolkit), and apply stricter Sensitive Data rules whenever student records overlap with PII or PHI.
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AI use questioned?

Columbia University

Covers Columbia University central Provost guidelines, CSSI Standards & Discipline 2026–2027 (adhering schools under Dean discretion), Columbia Law School 2026–2027 Default Academic Policy (with instructor written alternatives), Columbia Business School Honor Code, CUIMC Data Classification Matrix, and CUIT AI Services.

Investigation & response

Under Columbia University's Provost Generative AI Policy, a report from an AI detection tool confirming suspected AI use cannot be used as the sole piece of proof in a Dean's Discipline case to find a student responsible for a violation of policy.

Original evidence and scope

Under Columbia University's Provost Generative AI Policy, a report from an AI detection tool confirming suspected AI use cannot be used as the sole piece of proof in a Dean's Discipline case to find a student responsible for a violation of policy.

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University-wide faculty and Dean's Discipline hearing officers

In addition, it is important for instructors to note that when submitted as evidence in an incident report of suspected use of AI, a report from an AI detection tool confirming such use can not be used as the sole piece of proof in a Dean’s Discipline case to find a student responsible for a violation of policy.

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When an instructor suspects a student of using generative AI in violation of course policy, the instructor should refer the student to the Dean's Discipline process rather than attempting to resolve the matter independently.

Original evidence and scope

When an instructor suspects a student of using generative AI in violation of course policy, the instructor should refer the student to the Dean's Discipline process rather than attempting to resolve the matter independently.

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All Columbia University instructional staff

If an instructor believes a violation of academic integrity occurred or has suspicion that a student used AI on an assignment when it was not permitted, it is essential that they report the alleged violation to Student Conduct via this Academic Integrity Violation Referral form as close to the date of detection as possible. While a conversation between the instructor and student is always encouraged, completing a full investigation into the incident on their own (e.g., running the student’s materials through an AI detection tool, holding onto the suspicious assignment until the end of the course for comparison purposes) is not encouraged.

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Possible outcomes

The current evidence does not include a verified specific procedure or deadline. Check the applicable university rules.

Review & appeal

Under Dean's Discipline procedures (§J), a student found responsible for a policy violation may appeal the outcome or sanction within five (5) business days after receipt of the decision/outcome letter; an initial screening is conducted by the AVP (or designee) within 5 business days; if returned for exceeding the 5-page maximum or failing to meet the three exclusive grounds, the student may resubmit within two (2) business days from return (one-time resubmission); once grounds are met, the appeal is sent to the Dean (or designee) who has 10 business days from the date of receipt to deliver a response; and the student will receive the Appellate Officer's final written decision within 10 business days of receipt of request or at their earliest convenience (extensions communicated in writing per footnote 7).

Original evidence and scope

Under Dean's Discipline procedures (§J), a student found responsible for a policy violation may appeal the outcome or sanction within five (5) business days after receipt of the decision/outcome letter; an initial screening is conducted by the AVP (or designee) within 5 business days; if returned for exceeding the 5-page maximum or failing to meet the three exclusive grounds, the student may resubmit within two (2) business days from return (one-time resubmission); once grounds are met, the appeal is sent to the Dean (or designee) who has 10 business days from the date of receipt to deliver a response; and the student will receive the Appellate Officer's final written decision within 10 business days of receipt of request or at their earliest convenience (extensions communicated in writing per footnote 7).

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Students appealing Dean's Discipline decisions in adhering schools

A student may appeal the outcome and/or sanction within five (5) business days after receipt of the decision/outcome letter by filing the appeal electronically to SC. The appeal must be prepared and submitted by the student, and should be no longer than five (5) pages single-spaced typed pages, using 12 Times New Roman font and 1-inch margins, including attachments. The appeal and any supporting materials must be attached as word or PDF attachments and not linked to a Google Drive. Appeals prepared and/or submitted by anyone other than the student will automatically be denied and eligible for a one-time resubmission.

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The appeal will be reviewed by the AVP (or designee) within 5 business days to ensure the submitted documentation meets one of the three appellate grounds, was submitted by the student, and does not exceed the five (5) page maximum. If none of the appellate grounds are met, and/or if the appeal (including attachments) exceeds the page maximum, the AVP (or designee) will return the appeal to the - 31 1- student and provide an opportunity for the student to resubmit within two (2) business days from return of the appeal. A student may only resubmit an appeal one (1) time. Once a determination has been made by the AVP (or designee) that the grounds have been met, the appeal will be sen

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t to the Dean or designee for review. The Dean (or designee) will have 10 business days from the date of receipt to deliver a response.

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Regardless of the outcome of the appeal, the student will receive the Appellate Officer’s final decision in writing within 10 business days of receipt of request or at their earliest 7 convenience . The Appellate Officer’s decision is final.

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AI tools & access

  • ChatGPT EducationInstitutional access / licenceRecorded as allowed in the source scope

    Departmental request through CUIT or CUIMC IT provisioning

  • ChatGPTOfficial recommendationRecorded as allowed in the source scope

    Sign in with CUIMC credentials; verify on-screen Columbia logo indicator

  • Google GeminiOfficial recommendationRecorded as allowed in the source scope

    Log in to Google Workspace using Columbia LionMail credentials

  • CHATOfficial recommendationRecorded as allowed in the source scope

    Sign in with Columbia UNI at aitoolkit.cuit.columbia.edu

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Standards and Discipline 2026-2027

cssi.columbia.edu

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Columbia University Center for Student Success and Intervention (CSSI)

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Columbia Law School: Policy on Student Use of Generative AI

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Columbia Law School

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Columbia Business School Generative AI Policy

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Columbia Business School Office of Student Affairs

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Columbia Provost: Generative AI in the Classroom

provost.columbia.edu

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Office of the Senior Vice Provost, Columbia University

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Columbia Provost: Generative AI

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Office of the Senior Vice Provost, Columbia University

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CUIMC: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools and Security

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Columbia University Irving Medical Center IT

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CUIT: Generative AI Services at Columbia

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Columbia University Information Technology

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CUIT: ChatGPT Edu

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Columbia University Information Technology

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CUIT: Claude for Education

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Columbia University Information Technology

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CUIT: Columbia AI Toolkit

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Columbia University Information Technology

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CUIT: Google Gemini

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Columbia University Information Technology

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CUIT: Google Gemini NotebookLM

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Columbia University Information Technology

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Teachers College Columbia: GenAI Syllabus Statements

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Teachers College Digital Futures Institute

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Center for Teaching and Learning: Generative AI Guidance

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Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)

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Best Practices for Responsible AI Use

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Columbia University Information Technology

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Columbia University AI Resources

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Columbia University AI Initiative

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CSSI: Learn About Policies

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Record information, JSON & citation

Review layers: claim review applies to the claims only. Analysis is a separate machine-generated summary awaiting review. Coverage scores do not establish complete policy knowledge.

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Published V6 presentation; JSON and MCP retain the existing public record. Supplementary quotations and scope notes remain pending review. Local candidate corrections, tools and student summaries are not approved for publication. Institution-wide audit remains PARTIAL.

  • Independent coordinator stage coverage review and visual QA acceptance pending authorized release.
  • Private historical held inventory decisions from earlier iterations remain preserved and pending final integration verification.
  • Existing public student summary snapshot awaiting coordinator independent comparison against candidate view model.
  • No explicit university-wide regulation governing instructor upload of student submissions into commercial AI tools for automated grading identified in reviewed sources.
  • Provost and school AI task forces are conducting ongoing policy iterations; updated revisions may emerge during the 2026-2027 academic cycle.
  • Specific subfeatures, autonomous agents, and model version quotas for institutionally procured tools remain subject to evolving departmental terms.
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        Questions students ask

        Questions students ask

        Can I use AI for my coursework?

        Under Columbia University's decentralized academic governance, coursework policies vary by school: schools adhering to CSSI Standards & Discipline (§C.3) treat unauthorized AI assistance as academic dishonesty requiring instructor written permission; Columbia Law School establishes a default permitting defined research and writing support unless the instructor alters it in writing (§8, §Default); and Columbia Business School requires following syllabus-designated assignment modes.

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        Do I need to disclose AI use?

        Columbia Law School (§7) imposes a mandatory requirement that students disclose any use of generative AI that contributes to a written submission or other work product, with an affirmative duty to err on the side of disclosure. At Columbia Business School, students must properly cite AI assistance according to Honor Code standards whenever AI is authorized. In adhering CSSI schools, students must follow the instructor's prescribed disclosure and citation protocols.

        View evidence →
        Can I upload sensitive data?

        Follow the data classification and the exact account, model and feature approval. At CUIMC, Workspace Gemini/Gemini Notebook lack a HIPAA BAA and must not receive Sensitive Data; FERPA records can contain identifying/health elements requiring the stricter Sensitive Data treatment. CU AI Toolkit approval for PHI is limited to approved models, with all models in a shared chat history needing approval; approved Copilot products do not include every product using the Copilot brand. Public/unvetted tools must not receive confidential research material. Institutional tool availability is not assessment permission.

        View evidence →
        Which tools can I access?

        Columbia University officially endorses and provides several enterprise AI tools with data protection agreements: CUIT AI Toolkit (LibreChat, $0.15/day allowance for all UNIs), Google Gemini (Workspace, LionMail accounts), NotebookLM (Workspace note-taking), ChatGPT Education (procured via departmental chart string, $300/yr), Anthropic Claude for Education ($300/yr chart string), ChatGPT Enterprise (CUIMC clinical workforce), and Microsoft Copilot (CUIMC clinical HIPAA / CUIT M365 add-on). Critical governance principle: IT security clearance, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), and HIPAA BAA approvals establish technical data safeguards, but NEVER constitute academic assessment permission, which remains solely subject to the course syllabus.

        View evidence →
        What are the examination rules?

        Under both CSSI Standards & Discipline and Columbia Law School Policy (§9.1), generative AI is strictly prohibited on examinations unless advance written permission is granted by the instructor in the syllabus and/or examination instructions. For Columbia Law School examinations, inputting current examination questions, prompts, or fact patterns into any AI tool is expressly prohibited across proctored, take-home, online, and handwritten formats.

        View evidence →
        What rules apply to research and publication?

        Under central Provost policy, researchers must not enter confidential research data, unpublished scholarly manuscripts, funding proposals, or research subject PII into public or unvetted AI tools, and using generative AI for peer review is strictly prohibited. Research analysis involving confidential or sensitive data must be conducted within CUIT-approved secure environments following IRB protocols, data use agreements, and sponsor requirements. At CUIMC, research protocol use involving Sensitive Data (including RHI) requires formal IRB submission and routing to the CUIMC AI Governance Committee (AIGC). Locally installed models require formal IT Risk Assessment.

        View evidence →
        What counts as academic misconduct?

        Under Columbia University's Standards & Discipline (applicable to adhering schools at each Dean's discretion), unauthorized AI assistance is addressed through the Dean's Discipline process administered by CSSI. A report from an AI detection tool cannot be the sole piece of proof used to find a student responsible in a Dean’s Discipline case. Appeal timing under that process, subject to the recorded extension/final-notice qualifications, includes: 5 business days after receipt of the outcome letter, 5 business days for CSSI review, 2 business days from return for resubmission, and 10 business days from receipt for Dean review (with a 10 business day final notification qualifier from receipt). Under Columbia Law School default rules (§9.2, §11), submitted work must be student-composed, and submitting translated drafts of one's own non-English writing as original English work is prohibited by default (subject to written instructor alternatives).

        View evidence →
        What guidance applies to teaching?

        Faculty maintain primary pedagogical authority to define AI policies in course syllabi. Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) provides consultations and workshops for instructional design. Teachers College DFI provides five sample syllabus statements, including disability accommodations via OASID. Columbia Law School policy establishes default rules in Sections 8–11 that instructors may alter in writing in the course syllabus.

        View evidence →
        What security and procurement requirements apply?

        All institutional AI platforms must undergo CUIT security evaluation and procurement vetting under the central Data Classification Table to prevent model training on user submissions. At CUIMC, a formal IT Risk Assessment review is required before deploying any locally installed models to evaluate security, privacy, and healthcare compliance risks.

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        When was this record checked?

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        Where can I read the full evidence?

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