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Coursework

Conditional

Instructors set course-specific permissions in writing. Under the BCA default policy (noted as adopted on October 15, 2026; the page says it replaces the February 2023 guidance only upon formal BCA adoption), practice, comprehension support and surface-level editing are permitted, while creating deliverables with AI or using AI as a proxy is not. PWR limits major composition; GSB MBA/MSx courses cannot ban AI for take-home work (in-class differs; PhD/undergraduate follow university BCA guidance).

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Exams

Restricted

GSB MBA/MSx instructors may not ban AI for take-home exams; in-class rules may differ. Law’s default policy requires advance written approval. MD/MSPA prohibits closed-book/no-internet use unless instructors explicitly advise otherwise. Interim proctoring guidance strongly discourages remote proctoring.

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Disclosure

Required

Under the BCA default policy (noted as adopted on October 15, 2026; the page says it replaces the February 2023 guidance only upon formal BCA adoption), permitted practice, comprehension and surface-editing uses need no disclosure, but other coursework AI use must be documented and disclosed. MD/MSPA requires disclosure and citation of substantial contributions. Law requires advance disclosure and written permission in its default policy.

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Privacy & sensitive data

Restricted

Public AI tools must not receive PHI. AI Playground is approved for High-Risk non-PHI, with PHI review pending. Institutional services require approval for the data class; this is separate from clinical and assessment permission.

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Approved tools

Conditional

UIT provides institutional access to OpenAI ChatGPT Edu, Anthropic Claude for Education, and Google Gemini Enterprise at no cost for SUNet ID holders through August 2027. Tool availability is separate from classroom permission.

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Research & publication

Restricted

For MD/MSPA, substantial AI contributions must be disclosed and cited; AI may not be an author. These are School of Medicine educational rules, not a verified university-wide research publication policy.

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Academic integrity

Restricted

The BCA default policy (noted as adopted on October 15, 2026; the page says it replaces the February 2023 guidance only upon formal BCA adoption) prohibits using AI to create deliverables or to act as a proxy. The same guidance states that AI detection tools are not currently used at Stanford. At Law, unauthorized use may result in a lower grade, including F, and/or OCS referral.

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Teaching guidance

Recommended

Under the BCA guidance (noted as adopted on October 15, 2026; the page says it replaces the February 2023 guidance only upon formal BCA adoption), instructors are expected to communicate AI policies, at a minimum in the syllabus, and to disclose their own AI use, particularly when giving feedback; AI detection tools are not currently used at Stanford. Administrative Guide controls operational boundaries.

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Security and procurement

Restricted

UIT distinguishes data-risk approval for institutional tools from classroom permission. UComm audience-facing tools and workflows require the applicable human review and approval; this guidance has a communications scope.

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Before you submit

Do

  • Check the course policy and your School’s exceptions.
    Site advice
  • In MD/MSPA work, disclose and cite substantial AI contributions.
    Requirement in this scope
  • Check the exact enterprise service before handling PHI.
    Site advice

Don’t

  • Do not assume a GSB take-home rule applies to every course.
    Site advice
  • Do not use AI to compose major PWR assignments or replace source reading.
    Requirement in this scope
  • Do not enter PHI into consumer or unauthorized AI tools.
    Requirement in this scope

AI use questioned?

Stanford University

Read each cited rule for its course, academic unit, activity and exceptions. Site advice does not create a university obligation.

Investigation & response

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

Possible outcomes

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Review & appeal

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

AI tools & access

  • OpenAI ChatGPT EduInstitutional access / licenceRecorded as allowed in the source scope

    Submit an activation request form and sign in via Stanford SSO.

  • Anthropic Claude for EducationInstitutional access / licenceRecorded as allowed in the source scope

    Submit an activation request form and sign in via Stanford SSO.

  • Google Gemini EnterpriseInstitutional access / licenceRecorded as allowed in the source scope

    First sign in to the Gemini Enterprise homepage with your SUNet ID; no request form required.

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Reviewed claims

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Official sources

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Stanford AI Tools: Latest Updates | University IT

uit.stanford.edu

University official source

Stanford University

Hash and captured version

Stanford AI Tools: Latest Updates | University IT · 2026-10-11T23:52:40.255800Z

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Approved AI Services | University IT

uit.stanford.edu

University official source

Stanford University

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Approved AI Services | University IT · 2026-10-11T23:52:40.255643Z

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887d078ad1bdbce986c46c4a0f97d5711f1fb138ba349fa670f73de0cc075c21

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BCA Guidance & Recommendations | Office of Community Standards

communitystandards.stanford.edu

University official source

Stanford University

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BCA Guidance & Recommendations | Office of Community Standards · 2026-10-11T23:52:40.255412Z

Representation unspecified in this historical record; do not assume an original-file hash.

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BCA Guidance & Recommendations | Office of Community Standards · 2026-10-31T06:24:59.699Z

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fe9032c404beb96577d9c8be2074c8ca1d224b2ed192f29770f0f2f027639668

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Course Policies on Generative AI Use - Teaching and Learning Hub

tlhub.stanford.edu

University official source

Stanford University

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Course Policies on Generative AI Use - Teaching and Learning Hub · 2026-10-11T23:52:40.493686Z

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1ea7b363e295134ed84d2fdfa9c5902fce1e654dc5052b9d0a28fbc4e342e6b1

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3.32: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy | MD Program | Stanford Medicine

med.stanford.edu

University official source

Stanford University

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3.32: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy | MD Program | Stanford Medicine · 2026-10-11T23:52:40.258221Z

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78fce9cc3223726ec45ae683179a1ec329c6eb2d6ad14ca5eeeeecded6ff6f83

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Use of Generative AI Technology - Student Affairs - Stanford Law School

law.stanford.edu

University official source

Stanford University

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Use of Generative AI Technology - Student Affairs - Stanford Law School · 2026-10-11T23:52:40.844307Z

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fd48f70b92d5c5272cbf76c17fc0540e75d919a80f0d7f5633490ae940b50414

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PWR Policy on the Use of GenAI and LLMs | Program in Writing and Rhetoric

pwr.stanford.edu

University official source

Stanford University

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PWR Policy on the Use of GenAI and LLMs | Program in Writing and Rhetoric · 2026-10-11T23:52:40.876891Z

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590a287d552ec18bbea2828bdbf0835fa9d09545aff37d5ec8ab36c3875d5588

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AI guidelines for marketing and communications | University Communications

ucomm.stanford.edu

University official source

Stanford University

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AI guidelines for marketing and communications | University Communications · 2026-10-11T23:52:41.167957Z

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Responsible AI at Stanford | University IT

uit.stanford.edu

University official source

Stanford University

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Responsible AI at Stanford | University IT · 2026-10-11T23:52:40.965291Z

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4e4e65f6fa25a6aad83f9a2bcd4297916a0ee2b2bad97a5abb6e5739e39b7f8a

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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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Record revision
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Dataset release
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Correction published
Student snapshot
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Current reviewed JSON · Historical baseline

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.

  • The BCA October 2026 generative AI guidance is noted as adopted on October 15, 2026, but the page says it will replace the February 2023 guidance only upon formal BCA adoption; formal adoption and replacement are unconfirmed.
  • Stanford's proctoring guidance is interim: the Proctoring Bylaw approved by the BCA on May 22, 2026 is still under consideration by the Faculty Senate, Undergraduate Senate, Graduate Student Council and University President.
        Current reviewed JSON
        Questions students ask

        Questions students ask

        Can I use AI for my coursework?

        Instructors set course-specific permissions in writing. Under the BCA default policy (noted as adopted on October 15, 2026; the page says it replaces the February 2023 guidance only upon formal BCA adoption), practice, comprehension support and surface-level editing are permitted, while creating deliverables with AI or using AI as a proxy is not. PWR limits major composition; GSB MBA/MSx courses cannot ban AI for take-home work (in-class differs; PhD/undergraduate follow university BCA guidance).

        View evidence →
        Do I need to disclose AI use?

        Under the BCA default policy (noted as adopted on October 15, 2026; the page says it replaces the February 2023 guidance only upon formal BCA adoption), permitted practice, comprehension and surface-editing uses need no disclosure, but other coursework AI use must be documented and disclosed. MD/MSPA requires disclosure and citation of substantial contributions. Law requires advance disclosure and written permission in its default policy.

        View evidence →
        Can I upload sensitive data?

        Public AI tools must not receive PHI. AI Playground is approved for High-Risk non-PHI, with PHI review pending. Institutional services require approval for the data class; this is separate from clinical and assessment permission.

        View evidence →
        Which tools can I access?

        UIT provides institutional access to OpenAI ChatGPT Edu, Anthropic Claude for Education, and Google Gemini Enterprise at no cost for SUNet ID holders through August 2027. Tool availability is separate from classroom permission.

        View evidence →
        What are the examination rules?

        GSB MBA/MSx instructors may not ban AI for take-home exams; in-class rules may differ. Law’s default policy requires advance written approval. MD/MSPA prohibits closed-book/no-internet use unless instructors explicitly advise otherwise. Interim proctoring guidance strongly discourages remote proctoring.

        View evidence →
        What rules apply to research and publication?

        For MD/MSPA, substantial AI contributions must be disclosed and cited; AI may not be an author. These are School of Medicine educational rules, not a verified university-wide research publication policy.

        View evidence →
        What counts as academic misconduct?

        The BCA default policy (noted as adopted on October 15, 2026; the page says it replaces the February 2023 guidance only upon formal BCA adoption) prohibits using AI to create deliverables or to act as a proxy. The same guidance states that AI detection tools are not currently used at Stanford. At Law, unauthorized use may result in a lower grade, including F, and/or OCS referral.

        View evidence →
        What guidance applies to teaching?

        Under the BCA guidance (noted as adopted on October 15, 2026; the page says it replaces the February 2023 guidance only upon formal BCA adoption), instructors are expected to communicate AI policies, at a minimum in the syllabus, and to disclose their own AI use, particularly when giving feedback; AI detection tools are not currently used at Stanford. Administrative Guide controls operational boundaries.

        View evidence →
        What security and procurement requirements apply?

        UIT distinguishes data-risk approval for institutional tools from classroom permission. UComm audience-facing tools and workflows require the applicable human review and approval; this guidance has a communications scope.

        View evidence →
        When was this record checked?

        Record checked:

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        Which official sources support these rules?Official source →
        Where can I read the full evidence?

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