Coursework & Explicit Authorization
Instructor Permission Required
Rice student FAQs state generative AI is permitted only when explicitly authorized by course instructors; permissions vary by syllabus and assignment.
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Examinations & Honor Council Scope
Course Policy Supersedes
The Honor Council general AI policy applies across academic work, but individual course policies established by professors explicitly supersede general rules.
Syllabus Stance & Citation
Provost Syllabus Guidance
Provost guidance urges faculty to define transparent AI expectations in syllabi, and CTE recommends disclosing AI assistance and providing citations.
Policy 808 Data Protection
Public AI Data Guidance
TSS guidelines advise that sensitive or confidential records under Policy 808 should not be used with consumer-focused or publicly available AI services; HIPAA data requires prior consultation with ISO.
TSS AI Service Matrix
Gemini Basic Listed
The retained TSS matrix excerpt names Google Gemini Basic; it does not establish current access or terms.
Research Compliance & Stewardship
Must Follow AI Guidelines
Responsible AI guidance requires that use of AI tools in research must follow Rice's AI Usage Guidelines and tool-specific support documentation.
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Honor Adjudication & Appeals
30-Day Graduate Appeal
Under Graduate Honor Council procedures, students found in violation may appeal within 30 calendar days of notice.
Pedagogical Adoption & Ethics
CTE Syllabus Frameworks
Faculty are encouraged to establish discipline-specific guidelines, set clear syllabus expectations, and consider fairness and learning impacts.
ISO Security Review & Licensing
Contact ISO Before Licensing
TSS guidance says to contact the Information Security Office before licensing new services, including generative AI services.
Before you submit
Do
- Check each course syllabus and obtain explicit instructor permission before using generative AI for coursework.
- Disclose AI tool usage whenever required by course syllabus guidelines or instructor instructions.
Don’t
- Do not infer coursework or examination authorization from institutional tool licensing or TSS availability tables.
- Avoid inputting Policy 808 sensitive or confidential records into public AI services as advised by TSS guidelines; consult ISO prior to any use of HIPAA data.
Tool discovery records: scope pending review
Tool discovery information and cited sources are retained. Current account eligibility, cost, endorsement and assessment permission are not confirmed.
Adobe Firefly
Access conditions (discovery record)
The following discovery information is retained; currentness and complete eligibility remain unverified.
Use the Rice Creative Cloud service.
Included in Creative Cloud; not otherwise specified.
Discovery record and cited evidence
Adobe Firefly through Rice Creative Cloud.
Rice TSS lists Adobe Firefly as Enterprise, with a current Rice contract as part of Creative Cloud, and access for Faculty and Staff.
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Copilot
Access conditions (discovery record)
The following discovery information is retained; currentness and complete eligibility remain unverified.
Discovery record and cited evidence
Copilot for Microsoft 365 (Rice) is listed for Rice University in an official university AI tools source.
Official source ↗b267cfb29f80cc4e56600ea8d81fedbf49571f2772ebaae402796f98591b1bca
Rice TSS lists Copilot for Microsoft 365 (Rice) as Enterprise with a current Rice contract, a paid service with no trial, and access for Faculty and Staff.
Official source ↗b267cfb29f80cc4e56600ea8d81fedbf49571f2772ebaae402796f98591b1bca
Copilot for Microsoft 365
Access conditions (discovery record)
The following discovery information is retained; currentness and complete eligibility remain unverified.
Discovery record and cited evidence
Copilot for Microsoft 365 (Rice) is listed for Rice University in an official university AI tools source.
Official source ↗b267cfb29f80cc4e56600ea8d81fedbf49571f2772ebaae402796f98591b1bca
Rice TSS lists Copilot for Microsoft 365 (Rice) as Enterprise with a current Rice contract, a paid service with no trial, and access for Faculty and Staff.
Official source ↗b267cfb29f80cc4e56600ea8d81fedbf49571f2772ebaae402796f98591b1bca
Gemini
Access conditions (discovery record)
The following discovery information is retained; currentness and complete eligibility remain unverified.
Discovery record and cited evidence
Rice University's Responsible AI faculty and staff guidance says the university provides access to Grammarly, Zoom AI Companion, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, and NotebookLM, and use of those tools must follow Rice's AI Usage Guidelines and tool-specific support documentation.
Official source ↗c739dfe72a782c3e9996a2a0a2555964be0a38b923f59f16974da7a18a4568f8
The university provides access to tools like Grammarly, Zoom: AI Companion, Microsoft Copilot (formerly Bing Chat Enterprise), Gemini, and NotebookLM.
Official source ↗c739dfe72a782c3e9996a2a0a2555964be0a38b923f59f16974da7a18a4568f8
Google Gemini
Access conditions (discovery record)
The following discovery information is retained; currentness and complete eligibility remain unverified.
Discovery record and cited evidence
Google Gemini Basic is listed for Rice University in an official university AI tools source.
Official source ↗b267cfb29f80cc4e56600ea8d81fedbf49571f2772ebaae402796f98591b1bca
Rice TSS lists Google Gemini Basic as Enterprise with a current Rice contract and access for all students, faculty, and staff.
Official source ↗b267cfb29f80cc4e56600ea8d81fedbf49571f2772ebaae402796f98591b1bca
Google Gemini Pro is listed for Rice University in an official university AI tools source.
Official source ↗b267cfb29f80cc4e56600ea8d81fedbf49571f2772ebaae402796f98591b1bca
Rice TSS lists Google Gemini Pro as Enterprise with a current Rice contract, a limited licence, and access for select faculty and staff.
Official source ↗b267cfb29f80cc4e56600ea8d81fedbf49571f2772ebaae402796f98591b1bca
Google NotebookLM
Access conditions (discovery record)
The following discovery information is retained; currentness and complete eligibility remain unverified.
Use the Rice-provided enterprise service.
Not specified.
Discovery record and cited evidence
Rice-contracted Google NotebookLM service.
Rice TSS lists Google NotebookLM as Enterprise with a current Rice contract and access for all students, faculty, and staff.
Official source ↗b267cfb29f80cc4e56600ea8d81fedbf49571f2772ebaae402796f98591b1bca
Google NotebookLM Plus is listed for Rice University in an official university AI tools source.
Official source ↗b267cfb29f80cc4e56600ea8d81fedbf49571f2772ebaae402796f98591b1bca
Rice TSS lists Google NotebookLM Plus as Enterprise with a current Rice contract, a limited licence, and access for select faculty and staff.
Official source ↗b267cfb29f80cc4e56600ea8d81fedbf49571f2772ebaae402796f98591b1bca
Grammarly
Access conditions (discovery record)
The following discovery information is retained; currentness and complete eligibility remain unverified.
Discovery record and cited evidence
Rice University's Responsible AI faculty and staff guidance says the university provides access to Grammarly, Zoom AI Companion, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, and NotebookLM, and use of those tools must follow Rice's AI Usage Guidelines and tool-specific support documentation.
Official source ↗c739dfe72a782c3e9996a2a0a2555964be0a38b923f59f16974da7a18a4568f8
The university provides access to tools like Grammarly, Zoom: AI Companion, Microsoft Copilot (formerly Bing Chat Enterprise), Gemini, and NotebookLM.
Official source ↗c739dfe72a782c3e9996a2a0a2555964be0a38b923f59f16974da7a18a4568f8
Grammarly (Rice)
Access conditions (discovery record)
The following discovery information is retained; currentness and complete eligibility remain unverified.
Use the Rice-provided enterprise service.
Not specified.
Discovery record and cited evidence
Rice-contracted Grammarly enterprise service.
Rice TSS lists Grammarly (Rice) as Enterprise with a current Rice contract and access for Faculty, Staff, and Students.
Official source ↗b267cfb29f80cc4e56600ea8d81fedbf49571f2772ebaae402796f98591b1bca
Microsoft Copilot
Access conditions (discovery record)
The following discovery information is retained; currentness and complete eligibility remain unverified.
Discovery record and cited evidence
Rice University's Responsible AI faculty and staff guidance says the university provides access to Grammarly, Zoom AI Companion, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, and NotebookLM, and use of those tools must follow Rice's AI Usage Guidelines and tool-specific support documentation.
Official source ↗c739dfe72a782c3e9996a2a0a2555964be0a38b923f59f16974da7a18a4568f8
The university provides access to tools like Grammarly, Zoom: AI Companion, Microsoft Copilot (formerly Bing Chat Enterprise), Gemini, and NotebookLM.
Official source ↗c739dfe72a782c3e9996a2a0a2555964be0a38b923f59f16974da7a18a4568f8
Microsoft Copilot (Rice)
Access conditions (discovery record)
The following discovery information is retained; currentness and complete eligibility remain unverified.
Use the Rice-provided enterprise service.
Not specified.
Discovery record and cited evidence
Rice-contracted Microsoft Copilot service.
Rice TSS lists Microsoft Copilot (Rice) as Enterprise with a current Rice contract and access for Faculty and Staff.
Official source ↗b267cfb29f80cc4e56600ea8d81fedbf49571f2772ebaae402796f98591b1bca
NotebookLM
Access conditions (discovery record)
The following discovery information is retained; currentness and complete eligibility remain unverified.
Discovery record and cited evidence
Rice University's Responsible AI faculty and staff guidance says the university provides access to Grammarly, Zoom AI Companion, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, and NotebookLM, and use of those tools must follow Rice's AI Usage Guidelines and tool-specific support documentation.
Official source ↗c739dfe72a782c3e9996a2a0a2555964be0a38b923f59f16974da7a18a4568f8
The university provides access to tools like Grammarly, Zoom: AI Companion, Microsoft Copilot (formerly Bing Chat Enterprise), Gemini, and NotebookLM.
Official source ↗c739dfe72a782c3e9996a2a0a2555964be0a38b923f59f16974da7a18a4568f8
Zoom AI Companion
Access conditions (discovery record)
The following discovery information is retained; currentness and complete eligibility remain unverified.
Discovery record and cited evidence
Rice University's Responsible AI faculty and staff guidance says the university provides access to Grammarly, Zoom AI Companion, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, and NotebookLM, and use of those tools must follow Rice's AI Usage Guidelines and tool-specific support documentation.
Official source ↗c739dfe72a782c3e9996a2a0a2555964be0a38b923f59f16974da7a18a4568f8
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Academic Integrity 2 reviewed claims
Rice Honor Council's AI policy page says using AI software to generate ideas and passing them off as one's own is plagiarism; it also says course-specific AI policies may supersede the Honor Council's general AI policy.
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Evidence 1"Utilizing AI software to generate ideas and pass them off as one's own will also be considered plagiarism and will be adjudicated as such." This policy was voted on and ratified as of 2023. While this policy governs all academic work, professors are allowed to create their own course-specific AI policies.Evidence locator: The Rice Honor Council's General AI Policy
Rice University's Responsible AI student guidance says use of AI tools for coursework is allowed only when the instructor explicitly permits it, and students should check the syllabus or ask the professor before using AI on assignments.
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Evidence 1Use of AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, or image generators is only allowed if your instructor explicitly says so. Each course may have different rules. Always check the syllabus or ask your professor before using AI to help with assignments.Evidence locator: FAQs: For Students
Teaching 1 reviewed claim
Rice Office of the Provost guidance urges faculty to include a syllabus section stating their course stance on AI use and the extent of allowed use; it also notes Honor Council guidance that LLM use must be cited.
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Evidence 1To foster transparency and manage expectations, we urge you to include a section in your syllabus outlining your stance on AI usage in your course. This can cover whether students are permitted to use such tools for assignments and the extent of their allowed use. Also, please note that the honor council guidance notes that the use of an LLM (referred to broadly in the undergraduate honor council update as AI) must be cited.Evidence locator: Inclusion in Your Course Syllabus
Privacy 1 reviewed claim
Rice Technology Solutions and Services AI Usage Guidelines say sensitive or confidential information covered by University Policy 808 should not be used with consumer-focused or publicly available AI services, and generative AI services should be reviewed by the Information Security Office before licensing.
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Evidence 1Information considered sensitive or confidential by University Policy 808 ( https://policy.rice.edu/808 ), including private information about individuals and protected research data, should not be used with consumer-focused or publicly available AI services. Before licensing new services, including Generative AI services, contact the Information Security Office.Evidence locator: Security and Privacy Considerations
AI tool use 9 reviewed claims
Adobe Firefly is listed for Rice University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
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Evidence 1Rice TSS lists Adobe Firefly as Enterprise, with a current Rice contract as part of Creative Cloud, and access for Faculty and Staff.Localized display only
Rice TSS lists Adobe Firefly as Enterprise, with a current Rice contract as part of Creative Cloud, and access for Faculty and Staff.
Copilot for Microsoft 365 (Rice) is listed for Rice University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
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Evidence 1Rice TSS lists Copilot for Microsoft 365 (Rice) as Enterprise with a current Rice contract, a paid service with no trial, and access for Faculty and Staff.Localized display only
Rice TSS lists Copilot for Microsoft 365 (Rice) as Enterprise with a current Rice contract, a paid service with no trial, and access for Faculty and Staff.
Google Gemini Basic is listed for Rice University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
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Evidence 1Rice TSS lists Google Gemini Basic as Enterprise with a current Rice contract and access for all students, faculty, and staff.Localized display only
Rice TSS lists Google Gemini Basic as Enterprise with a current Rice contract and access for all students, faculty, and staff.
Google Gemini Pro is listed for Rice University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
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Evidence 1Rice TSS lists Google Gemini Pro as Enterprise with a current Rice contract, a limited licence, and access for select faculty and staff.Localized display only
Rice TSS lists Google Gemini Pro as Enterprise with a current Rice contract, a limited licence, and access for select faculty and staff.
Grammarly (Rice) is listed for Rice University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
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Evidence 1Rice TSS lists Grammarly (Rice) as Enterprise with a current Rice contract and access for Faculty, Staff, and Students.Localized display only
Rice TSS lists Grammarly (Rice) as Enterprise with a current Rice contract and access for Faculty, Staff, and Students.
Microsoft Copilot (Rice) is listed for Rice University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
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Evidence 1Rice TSS lists Microsoft Copilot (Rice) as Enterprise with a current Rice contract and access for Faculty and Staff.Localized display only
Rice TSS lists Microsoft Copilot (Rice) as Enterprise with a current Rice contract and access for Faculty and Staff.
Google NotebookLM is listed for Rice University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
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Evidence 1Rice TSS lists Google NotebookLM as Enterprise with a current Rice contract and access for all students, faculty, and staff.Localized display only
Rice TSS lists Google NotebookLM as Enterprise with a current Rice contract and access for all students, faculty, and staff.
Google NotebookLM Plus is listed for Rice University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.
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Evidence 1Rice TSS lists Google NotebookLM Plus as Enterprise with a current Rice contract, a limited licence, and access for select faculty and staff.Localized display only
Rice TSS lists Google NotebookLM Plus as Enterprise with a current Rice contract, a limited licence, and access for select faculty and staff.
Rice University's Responsible AI faculty and staff guidance says the university provides access to Grammarly, Zoom AI Companion, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, and NotebookLM, and use of those tools must follow Rice's AI Usage Guidelines and tool-specific support documentation.
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Evidence 1The university provides access to tools like Grammarly, Zoom: AI Companion, Microsoft Copilot (formerly Bing Chat Enterprise), Gemini, and NotebookLM. Use must follow Rice's AI Usage Guidelines and tool-specific support documentation.Evidence locator: FAQs: For Faculty & Staff
Official sources
5 official URLs; 6 source attributions and their captured versions retained.
AI Guidelines & Resources for Students | Responsible AI @ Rice University
responsibleai.rice.edu
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responsibleai.rice.edu
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AI Guidelines & Resources for Students | Responsible AI @ Rice University · 2026-05-14T12:49:00.000Z
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435fa45f5978a72ab71616627f4ea6fa1b7f2a71ff893a189e2de11a306de0c9
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AI Policy & Information | Honor Code
honor.rice.edu
University official source
honor.rice.edu
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AI Policy & Information | Honor Code · 2026-05-14T12:49:10.000Z
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ad9410537dd6505b1eb1ee5e5647c121d9e98412f7fe72a32e3db10630d49c1d
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AI Usage Guidelines | Rice Technology Solutions & Services
tss.rice.edu
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tss.rice.edu
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AI Usage Guidelines | Rice Technology Solutions & Services · 2026-07-16T00:51:43.896Z
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AI Usage Guidelines | Technology Solutions & Services | Rice University · 2026-05-14T12:49:20.000Z
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492371448cb284371c8cdd5eb660125bbe1919e13c6369474c25a185a6dbe770
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Faculty Guidance on Generative AI | Office of Provost | Rice University
provost.rice.edu
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provost.rice.edu
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Faculty Guidance on Generative AI | Office of Provost | Rice University · 2026-05-14T12:49:15.000Z
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Guidelines & Resources for Faculty & Staff | Responsible AI @ Rice University
responsibleai.rice.edu
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responsibleai.rice.edu
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Guidelines & Resources for Faculty & Staff | Responsible AI @ Rice University · 2026-05-14T12:49:05.000Z
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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.
- Rice TSS lists student access for Gemini Basic, NotebookLM, and Grammarly, but restricts Copilot, Gemini Pro, and Firefly to faculty/staff; student standalone costs remain unverified.
- The Honor Council general AI policy applies across undergraduate assessments unless superseded by course syllabus rules; universal per-exam permissions remain unverified.
- Policy 808 protects sensitive data but HIPAA-protected healthcare data is excluded from all cloud tools; research project-specific AI clearances remain an unverified gap.
- Formal faculty investigation workflows and committee sanction outcome schedules under Graduate Honor Council procedures are not fully evidenced by the 30-day appeal filing excerpt.
Questions students ask
Questions students ask
Can I use AI for my coursework?
Rice student FAQs state generative AI is permitted only when explicitly authorized by course instructors; permissions vary by syllabus and assignment.
View evidence →Do I need to disclose AI use?
Provost guidance urges faculty to define transparent AI expectations in syllabi, and CTE recommends disclosing AI assistance and providing citations.
View evidence →Can I upload sensitive data?
TSS guidelines advise that sensitive or confidential records under Policy 808 should not be used with consumer-focused or publicly available AI services; HIPAA data requires prior consultation with ISO.
View evidence →Which tools can I access?
The retained TSS matrix excerpt names Google Gemini Basic; it does not establish current access or terms.
View evidence →What are the examination rules?
The Honor Council general AI policy applies across academic work, but individual course policies established by professors explicitly supersede general rules.
View evidence →What rules apply to research and publication?
Responsible AI guidance requires that use of AI tools in research must follow Rice's AI Usage Guidelines and tool-specific support documentation.
View evidence →What counts as academic misconduct?
Under Graduate Honor Council procedures, students found in violation may appeal within 30 calendar days of notice.
View evidence →What guidance applies to teaching?
Faculty are encouraged to establish discipline-specific guidelines, set clear syllabus expectations, and consider fairness and learning impacts.
View evidence →What security and procurement requirements apply?
TSS guidance says to contact the Information Security Office before licensing new services, including generative AI services.
View evidence →Which official sources support these rules?
- responsibleai.rice.edu ↗
- honor.rice.edu ↗
- provost.rice.edu ↗
- tss.rice.edu ↗
- responsibleai.rice.edu ↗
- gradhonor.rice.edu ↗