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University of Guelph

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Can I use AI for my coursework?Conditional in this scopeDo I need to disclose AI use?Required in this scopeCan I upload sensitive data?Restrictions in this scopeWhich tools can I access?Conditional in this scope
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Coursework

Conditional in this scope

Check the syllabus or ask the instructor before using GenAI. Instructors determine whether and how it is incorporated into a course.

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Exams

Evidence gap or scope limits

Exam permission must be checked with the instructor and assessment instructions; this review does not establish a universal exam rule.

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Disclosure

Required in this scope

Students are responsible for appropriately referencing AI use when permitted; the course’s exact disclosure format must be checked.

Official source ↗

Privacy and data

Restrictions in this scope

Identifiable student work must not be shared with public AI tools, including personal paid accounts. University-SSO Copilot has a separate enterprise-protection context.

Official source ↗

Institutional tools

Conditional in this scope

Use university single sign-on for institutionally protected Copilot access. This is distinct from consumer accounts and from course permission.

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Research and publication

Evidence gap or scope limits

The reviewed teaching and library sources do not establish a complete research or thesis AI-use policy.

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Academic integrity

Restrictions in this scope

Submitting AI-completed material without instructor permission may constitute academic misconduct. AI detection tools are not approved to support an integrity allegation.

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Teaching guidance

Source guidance

Substantive academic evaluations should never be made independently by AI; grades remain a human decision requiring instructor discretion.

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Security and procurement

Evidence gap or scope limits

The university says its AI Acceptable Use Guideline was replaced and approved in June 2026; the new PDF’s complete security and agentic-AI rules remain unverified.

Official source ↗

Before you submit

Do

  • Check the syllabus or ask your instructor before coursework use.
    Source guidance

Don’t

  • Do not submit AI-completed material without instructor permission.
    Requirement in this scope
AI use questioned?Investigation, possible outcomes and appeal

AI use questioned?

University of Guelph

Use the source-specific audience, assessment and publication limits below. Institution-wide policy review remains PARTIAL.

Investigation & response

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

Possible outcomes

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

Review & appeal

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

AI tools & access

  • Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat (university SSO)Institutional access / licenceConditions apply

    Institutional authentication context; individual entitlement and vendor retention settings were not independently tested. Use university single sign-on for institutionally protected Copilot access. This is distinct from consumer accounts and from course permission.

Record updatesLast 90 days · Recorded updates: 2

Updates to this site's reviewed record, not confirmation that the university changed its policy.

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Reviewed claims

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Historical and pending public Claims (3)

These original public records and sources remain traceable. They are excluded from current topics, FAQ, submission and Analysis conclusions and do not establish current permission.

cl-university-of-guelph-fall2026-ai-guidelines-20260924 · excluded_pending_review

Original public Claim retained in its source-specific scope; institution audit remains PARTIAL.

Excluded from current conclusions pending source, temporal or normative review; original text and evidence retained.

Record history

claim-uog-ai-detectors-not-approved · excluded_pending_review

Original public Claim retained in its source-specific scope; institution audit remains PARTIAL.

Excluded from current conclusions pending source, temporal or normative review; original text and evidence retained.

Record history

claim-uog-ai-security-data-restrictions · excluded_pending_review

Original public Claim retained in its source-specific scope; institution audit remains PARTIAL.

Excluded from current conclusions pending source, temporal or normative review; original text and evidence retained.

Record history

Official sources

6 official URLs; 7 source attributions and their captured versions retained.

Generative AI in Teaching and Learning

www.uoguelph.ca

University official source

uoguelph.ca

Hash and captured version

Generative AI in Teaching and Learning · 2026-05-16T23:52:10.000Z

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

85b0b651395ffad5dfa646fa6f781cabac915b52abd4296af0a77b679d2609e7

Hashes identify a captured version; they do not establish current policy or review approval.

Official source ↗

Generative AI Tools: Privacy and Security

learningcommons.lib.uoguelph.ca

University official source

learningcommons.lib.uoguelph.ca

Hash and captured version

Generative AI Tools: Privacy and Security · 2026-07-19T03:13:00.000Z

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

5b26a2edf17dcab0ea1d19546d7ffd683b2d03f274f1dfec36c42efce3a9af30

Hashes identify a captured version; they do not establish current policy or review approval.

Official source ↗

Information Security Guidelines for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence

ithelp.uoguelph.ca

University official source

ithelp.uoguelph.ca

Hash and captured version

Information Security Guidelines for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence · 2026-05-16T23:53:10.000Z

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

323605fcca67b9e499316b9fa76fdb9586133fc0ee9acead7b31b1f69d88389a

Hashes identify a captured version; they do not establish current policy or review approval.

Official source ↗

Introduction to Generative AI for Students: Start Here

guides.lib.uoguelph.ca

University official source

guides.lib.uoguelph.ca

Hash and captured version

Introduction to Generative AI for Students: Start Here · 2026-05-16T23:54:10.000Z

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

300ff463137deab8c9f947b63e6caf4b8adc1da04a4e4dba0f73d801c510ecd7

Hashes identify a captured version; they do not establish current policy or review approval.

Official source ↗

Provisional Recommendations for the Use of Generative AI

otl.uoguelph.ca

University official source

otl.uoguelph.ca

Hash and captured version

Provisional Recommendations for the Use of Generative AI · 2026-05-16T23:50:10.000Z

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

91c2a7f2abcb970ffb4591017563872a6db1daccf9ee4add204f0445e5f6e71d

Provisional Recommendations for the Use of Generative AI · 2026-09-24T13:52:23.590Z

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

a0d485b93352af793975113b1d3dcee2aca7039efc3ba61b203fbdbebdaee449

Hashes identify a captured version; they do not establish current policy or review approval.

Official source ↗

University of Guelph Statement on Artificial Intelligence Systems, ChatGPT, Academic Integrity

news.uoguelph.ca

University official source

news.uoguelph.ca

Hash and captured version

University of Guelph Statement on Artificial Intelligence Systems, ChatGPT, Academic Integrity · 2026-05-16T23:51:10.000Z

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

0ba49670f4bff4e5861f73e16e2134b29c4addbafe468e7b59e939539765e9d5

Hashes identify a captured version; they do not establish current policy or review approval.

Official source ↗
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.

Claim review state
agent_reviewed
Analysis review state
machine_candidate
Record revision
v6-reading-rankings-ten-20261027
Dataset release
public-release-20260924-002
Correction published
Student snapshot
Not published
Current reviewed JSON · All record history

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.

  • Institution-wide semantic audit remains PARTIAL. Private historical objects and every new requirement are not automatically accepted by public-Claim review.
  • New evidence retains original bytes where obtained; other items are reviewer excerpts or historical snapshots and do not establish full original documents.
  • Unchanged public APIs, snapshots, MCP, history and tool records do not adopt this local candidate.
        Current reviewed JSON
        Questions students ask

        Questions students ask

        Can I use AI for my coursework?

        Check the syllabus or ask the instructor before using GenAI. Instructors determine whether and how it is incorporated into a course.

        View evidence →
        Do I need to disclose AI use?

        Students are responsible for appropriately referencing AI use when permitted; the course’s exact disclosure format must be checked.

        View evidence →
        Can I upload sensitive data?

        Identifiable student work must not be shared with public AI tools, including personal paid accounts. University-SSO Copilot has a separate enterprise-protection context.

        View evidence →
        Which tools can I access?

        Use university single sign-on for institutionally protected Copilot access. This is distinct from consumer accounts and from course permission.

        View evidence →
        What are the examination rules?

        Exam permission must be checked with the instructor and assessment instructions; this review does not establish a universal exam rule.

        View evidence →
        What rules apply to research and publication?

        The reviewed teaching and library sources do not establish a complete research or thesis AI-use policy.

        View evidence →
        What counts as academic misconduct?

        Submitting AI-completed material without instructor permission may constitute academic misconduct. AI detection tools are not approved to support an integrity allegation.

        View evidence →
        What guidance applies to teaching?

        Substantive academic evaluations should never be made independently by AI; grades remain a human decision requiring instructor discretion.

        View evidence →
        What security and procurement requirements apply?

        The university says its AI Acceptable Use Guideline was replaced and approved in June 2026; the new PDF’s complete security and agentic-AI rules remain unverified.

        View evidence →
        When was this record checked?

        Record checked:

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

        5 · Full policy evidence

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