Coursework & Assessment
Campus RWTHgpt Access
RWTH Aachen provides student access to RWTHgpt via KI:connect for study assistance, but individual course instructors determine whether generative AI is permitted in specific coursework assignments.
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Exams & In-Person Assessment
ÜPO Independence Rule
RWTH’s general examination regulations require independent work across forms of examination. Specific AI use rules for an examination must be checked separately.
AI Disclosure & Declarations
Unverified Policy Gap
Institutional privacy guidance highlights GDPR transparency principles regarding data processing; a standardized student academic AI declaration coversheet remains an unverified policy gap.
Privacy & Data Protection
University Services Only
Students may not be required to use registration-based services not provided by the university for a course or examination; RWTH recommends using services it provides.
Approved AI Tools
KI:connect Infrastructure
RWTHgpt operates on the state-wide KI:connect platform in North Rhine-Westphalia, providing privacy-compliant AI access via campus Single Sign-On.
Research & Authorship
Good Scientific Practice
Good scientific practice guidelines require researchers using AI to thoroughly document processes, verify outputs, and uphold research integrity.
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Academic Integrity
Independent Examination Work
General Examination Regulations (ÜPO) prescribe independent performance for all forms of examination work.
Teaching Practice
Comprehensive Scenarios
The institutional Szenarienkatalog offers detailed scenarios for educators on creating course materials, designing exams, and integrating AI ethically.
Security & Procurement
GDPR & Co-Determination
Centrally deployed IT tools like RWTHgpt are legally vetted; mandatory data processing agreements (AVV) and staff council approval for all individual third-party tools remain an unverified gap.
Before you submit
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- Use official RWTHgpt with your university Single Sign-On credentials for study assistance.
- Check the specific AI rules for your examination and meet the requirement for independent work.
Don’t
- Do not assume that access to an AI tool settles whether its use meets your examination’s independence requirement.
- Meet the independence requirement applicable to your examination work.
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.
KI:connect
Access conditions (discovery record)
The following discovery information is retained; currentness and complete eligibility remain unverified.
Use the KI:connect web interface and the participating university's SSO path.
No charge is stated for RWTHgpt access on the official page.
Discovery record and cited evidence
A centrally organized, privacy-compliant generative-AI platform used by RWTH Aachen and partner universities.
KI:connect is a state-wide platform for universities in North Rhine-Westphalia providing centralized, data-protection-compliant access to generative AI via shared infrastructure. RWTH uses a dedicated RWTHgpt instance offering students and staff free, privacy-compliant access; the IT Center is responsible for development, operation and technical infrastructure.
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RWTHgpt
Access conditions (discovery record)
The following discovery information is retained; currentness and complete eligibility remain unverified.
RWTH members sign in through RWTH Single Sign-On at the KI:connect web interface.
The official RWTH page describes free access for students and staff.
Discovery record and cited evidence
RWTH Aachen's AI chatbot based on the KI:connect central generative-AI platform.
RWTHgpt is the AI chatbot for RWTH Aachen University, based on KI:connect. The platform is available to partner universities; persons with the status Student RWTH, Employee RWTH or Employee FB10 are authorized to access RWTHgpt, and RWTH members log in via RWTH Single Sign-On.
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Academic Integrity 2 reviewed claims
RWTH's scenario catalog states that assessment of examination work using AI systems is not permissible at the present time, while limited help drafting feedback may be conceivable if it gives the AI no decision-making role, transfers no personal data, and is finally checked by humans.
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Evidence 1Zum gegenwärtigen Zeitpunkt ist deshalb die Bewertung von Prüfungsleistungen mithilfe von KI-Systemen unzulässig. Eine begrenzte Unterstützung bei der Ausformulierung von Rückmeldungen, die keinerlei Entscheidungskompetenz beim KI-System verortet, keine personenbezogenen Daten überträgt und in jedem Fall abschließend von Menschen überprüft wird, ist hingegen denkbar.Localized display only
RWTH says AI-based assessment of exam work is currently impermissible; limited support drafting feedback may be conceivable only with no AI decision role, no personal data transfer, and final human review.
Evidence locator: Scenario catalog, section 'Ich möchte Prüfungsleistungen mit KI-Systemen bewerten'
RWTH's exam-related questions document treats unauthorized use of AI systems in exams as an attempt to deceive, but says suspicion should not primarily be based on automatic AI-detector evaluation.
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Evidence 1Generell stellt der unzulässige Einsatz von KI-Systemen einen Täuschungsversuch dar. Konnte ein solcher Täuschungsversuch nicht direkt beobachtet werden, liegt ein Täuschungsverdacht vor. Nach aktuellem Stand kann ein solcher Täuschungsverdacht dabei nicht primär auf die Bewertung durch ein automatisches System zur KI-Detektion gestützt werden.Localized display only
RWTH says unauthorized AI use is a deception attempt, but suspicion should not primarily rest on automatic AI-detector evaluation.
Evidence locator: Exam questions PDF, Frage 3.4
Teaching 1 reviewed claim
For teaching contexts, RWTH's scenario catalog says students should not be required to use registration-required services that are not offered by the university, and it recommends using only services provided by RWTH.
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Evidence 1Generell darf von Studierenden nicht verlangt werden, für eine Lehrveranstaltung oder eine Prüfung anmeldepflichtige Dienste zu verwenden, die nicht von der Hochschule angeboten werden. Deshalb wird ausschließlich die Nutzung solcher Dienste empfohlen, die von der RWTH angeboten werden.Localized display only
RWTH says students may not be required to use registration-required services that are not offered by the university, and recommends using RWTH-provided services.
Evidence locator: Scenario catalog, section 'Ich möchte KI-Systeme als Werkzeug für die Studierenden in meiner Lehrveranstaltung einsetzen'
Privacy 1 reviewed claim
RWTH's general legal questions document says uploading photos, videos, audio recordings, or sensitive/personally identifying information about other people to an AI system is impermissible unless the data is already lawfully public or the affected person has consented.
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Evidence 1Das Hochladen von Personenfotos, Videos, Audioaufzeichnungen oder die Eingabe sensibler Daten oder Informationen über Personen mit ausführlichen biografischen Angaben, die nicht ohnehin schon rechtmäßig öffentlich verfügbar gemacht sind, ist ohne Einwilligung der betroffenen Personen unzulässig.Localized display only
RWTH says uploading third-party photos, videos, audio recordings, or sensitive/personally identifying information is impermissible without a lawful public basis or consent.
Evidence locator: General legal questions PDF, Frage 4.1
AI tool use 3 reviewed claims
KI:connect is listed for RWTH Aachen University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: self hosted system.
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Evidence 1KI:connect is a state-wide platform for universities in North Rhine-Westphalia providing centralized, data-protection-compliant access to generative AI via shared infrastructure. RWTH uses a dedicated RWTHgpt instance offering students and staff free, privacy-compliant access; the IT Center is responsible for development, operation and technical infrastructure.Localized display only
KI:connect is a state-wide platform for universities in North Rhine-Westphalia providing centralized, data-protection-compliant access to generative AI via shared infrastructure. RWTH uses a dedicated RWTHgpt instance offering students and staff free, privacy-compliant access; the IT Center is responsible for development, operation and technical infrastructure.
RWTHgpt is listed for RWTH Aachen University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
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Evidence 1RWTHgpt is the AI chatbot for RWTH Aachen University, based on KI:connect. The platform is available to partner universities; persons with the status Student RWTH, Employee RWTH or Employee FB10 are authorized to access RWTHgpt, and RWTH members log in via RWTH Single Sign-On.Localized display only
RWTHgpt is the AI chatbot for RWTH Aachen University, based on KI:connect. The platform is available to partner universities; persons with the status Student RWTH, Employee RWTH or Employee FB10 are authorized to access RWTHgpt, and RWTH members log in via RWTH Single Sign-On.
RWTH states that students have been able to use RWTHgpt since December 11, 2024, with no separate role or activation necessary.
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Evidence 1Since December 11, 2024, students are also able to use RWTHgpt. No separate role or activation is necessary for this.Evidence locator: Now Available for Students section
Procurement 1 reviewed claim
RWTH's scenario catalog says external AI systems may be used for university tasks only with attention to legal conditions, and that deployment or procurement of external services requires data-protection and other legal clarifications plus staff co-determination where employee services are involved.
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Evidence 1Sollen externe KI-Systeme eingesetzt oder beschafft werden, erfordert dies eine Datenschutzklärung mit besonderer Beachtung des Transparenzgebots, der Zweckbindung und der Datenminimierung nach Art. 5 DS-GVO, c) eine Datenschutzfolgeabschätzung sowie d) weitere Rechtsklärungen ... Sollen Dienste für Mitarbeitende der RWTH eingesetzt werden, ist deren Einsatz regelmäßig mitbestimmungspflichtig.Localized display only
If external AI systems are deployed or procured, RWTH says data-protection clarification, a DPIA, other legal clarifications, and staff co-determination for employee services are required.
Evidence locator: Scenario catalog, section 'Ich möchte KI-Systeme nutzen oder beschaffen, die nicht von der RWTH angeboten werden'
Source Status 1 reviewed claim
RWTH's CLS documents hub presents a generative-AI legal guidance package and states that these legal-aspect documents are currently available only in German.
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Evidence 1RWTH enables and promotes access to generative AI systems, for example to the “RWTHgpt” application. For this purpose, RWTH provides a series of explanatory documents, which are linked below. As these documents mainly deal with legal aspects, there are currently no versions available in English.Evidence locator: Documents page introduction
Official sources
7 official URLs; 7 source attributions and their captured versions retained.
Allgemeine Rechtsfragen zum Umgang mit generativen KI-Systemen
cls.rwth-aachen.de
University official source
cls.rwth-aachen.de
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Allgemeine Rechtsfragen zum Umgang mit generativen KI-Systemen · 2026-05-14T04:29:00.000Z
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Documentation on dealing with generative AI systems at the RWTH
cls.rwth-aachen.de
University official source
cls.rwth-aachen.de
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Documentation on dealing with generative AI systems at the RWTH · 2026-05-14T04:32:00.000Z
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KI:connect / RWTHgpt - IT Center Help
help.itc.rwth-aachen.de
University official source
help.itc.rwth-aachen.de
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KI:connect / RWTHgpt - IT Center Help · 2026-07-15T23:56:43.896Z
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65927097dd6439bc9acb50cca43d326468c7565892ee6dc5364e5ce1bbefe14e
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KI:connect | IT Center | RWTH Aachen University | EN
www.itc.rwth-aachen.de
University official source
itc.rwth-aachen.de
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KI:connect | IT Center | RWTH Aachen University | EN · 2026-07-15T23:55:43.896Z
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98acb9dc2ceb9ce3d1063b6a8e95a94d47f11eccb86de4218e47a70b0a0d3188
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Prüfungsbezogene Fragen zum Umgang mit generativen KI-Systemen
cls.rwth-aachen.de
University official source
cls.rwth-aachen.de
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Prüfungsbezogene Fragen zum Umgang mit generativen KI-Systemen · 2026-05-14T04:29:00.000Z
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RWTHgpt and other AI systems
cls.rwth-aachen.de
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cls.rwth-aachen.de
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RWTHgpt and other AI systems · 2026-05-14T04:29:00.000Z
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Szenarienkatalog zum Umgang mit generativen KI-Systemen
cls.rwth-aachen.de
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cls.rwth-aachen.de
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Szenarienkatalog zum Umgang mit generativen KI-Systemen · 2026-05-14T04:29:00.000Z
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- v6-qs101-120-presentation-20261028
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- public-release-20260924-002
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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.
- Formal investigation workflows, sanction outcome schedules, and appeal procedures under RWTH ÜPO regulations are not fully evidenced by the general independence requirement.
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Questions students ask
Can I use AI for my coursework?
RWTH Aachen provides student access to RWTHgpt via KI:connect for study assistance, but individual course instructors determine whether generative AI is permitted in specific coursework assignments.
View evidence →Do I need to disclose AI use?
Institutional privacy guidance highlights GDPR transparency principles regarding data processing; a standardized student academic AI declaration coversheet remains an unverified policy gap.
View evidence →Can I upload sensitive data?
Students may not be required to use registration-based services not provided by the university for a course or examination; RWTH recommends using services it provides.
View evidence →Which tools can I access?
RWTHgpt operates on the state-wide KI:connect platform in North Rhine-Westphalia, providing privacy-compliant AI access via campus Single Sign-On.
View evidence →What are the examination rules?
RWTH’s general examination regulations require independent work across forms of examination. Specific AI use rules for an examination must be checked separately.
View evidence →What rules apply to research and publication?
Good scientific practice guidelines require researchers using AI to thoroughly document processes, verify outputs, and uphold research integrity.
View evidence →What counts as academic misconduct?
General Examination Regulations (ÜPO) prescribe independent performance for all forms of examination work.
View evidence →What guidance applies to teaching?
The institutional Szenarienkatalog offers detailed scenarios for educators on creating course materials, designing exams, and integrating AI ethically.
View evidence →What security and procurement requirements apply?
Centrally deployed IT tools like RWTHgpt are legally vetted; mandatory data processing agreements (AVV) and staff council approval for all individual third-party tools remain an unverified gap.
View evidence →