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University of Nevada - Reno

RankingQS World University Rankings 2026: 1001-1200UpdatedJul 19, 2026

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Academic Integrity

UNR's Academic Standards policy defines cheating to include unauthorized use of generative AI content generators or generative AI tools.

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Normalized value: unauthorized_generative_ai_use_defined_as_cheating

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May 24, 2026
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May 24, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
For this policy, “Cheating” is defined as: (1) Obtaining or providing unauthorized resources and/or information while executing, completing or in relation to coursework ... (2) Unauthorized use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) content generators or generative AI tools.
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English (en)
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May 24, 2026
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Subsection A: Definitions / Cheating

Privacy

UNR strongly advises users not to share sensitive, confidential, or regulated data with AI tools, because tool data-sharing practices may compromise confidentiality.

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Normalized value: do_not_share_sensitive_confidential_regulated_data_with_ai_tools

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May 24, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
It is strongly advised not to share Sensitive, Confidential, or Regulated data on AI tools, as the confidentiality of data may be compromised based on the tool’s data-sharing practices.
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English (en)
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May 24, 2026
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Policy / Confidential Data Protection

Ai Tool Treatment

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is listed for University of Nevada - Reno in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.

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Normalized value: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot","rawToolName":"Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat","description":"University of Nevada - Reno provides or institutionally supports Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.","howToObtain":"Sign in with a University email and password.","costToUser":"No individual price is stated.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}

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Evidence 1
currently available to University of Nevada, Reno students, faculty, and staff

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currently available to University of Nevada, Reno students, faculty, and staff

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English (en)
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Jul 19, 2026

Ai Tool Treatment

UNR's OIT AI usage policy applies to students, employees, contractors, and third parties using AI platforms on behalf of the University, and frames responsible AI use around information security, data privacy, copyright, and academic integrity.

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Normalized value: ai_usage_policy_applies_to_university_users

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May 24, 2026
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May 24, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Applicable to all students, employees, contractors, and third parties utilizing AI platforms on behalf of the University, this policy aims to provide a framework that ensures responsible and ethical AI usage across the institution to be cautious around information security, data privacy, copyright, and academic integrity.
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English (en)
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Purpose

Security Review

UNR directs users to initiate an OIT Compliance vendor risk management assessment before integrating an AI tool into daily tasks.

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Normalized value: vendor_risk_management_assessment_before_integrating_ai_tool

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May 24, 2026
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May 24, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Before integrating an AI tool into daily tasks, users should initiate a vendor risk management assessment through the Office of Information Technology’s (OIT) Compliance team. This step ensures an evaluation of potential risks associated with the AI tool in review.
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English (en)
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May 24, 2026
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Guidelines and procedures / Risk Assessment Protocol

Academic Integrity

UNR teaching guidance says AI detection tools are not fully reliable and should not be used as the sole determining factor for deciding whether an AI-related academic standards violation occurred.

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Normalized value: ai_detection_not_sole_factor_for_academic_integrity_violation

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May 24, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
AI detection tools are not fully reliable and should not be used as the sole determining factor in deciding whether a violation of the academic standards policy related to AI usage has occurred.
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English (en)
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May 24, 2026
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Academic integrity and AI

Teaching

UNR teaching guidance recommends that instructors include an AI statement in the syllabus and discuss with students what AI use is and is not allowed for classes and course assignments.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence93%

Normalized value: recommend_syllabus_ai_statement_and_student_discussion

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May 24, 2026
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May 24, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
This includes communicating with students about what is and is not allowed regarding the use of AI in classes and for course assignments. We recommend that you include an AI statement in the syllabus and discuss it with your students on the first day of class.
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English (en)
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Developing a syllabus statement for AI

Academic Integrity

UNR Library's APA guide says AI-generated works must be cited when used as a quoted, paraphrased, or otherwise incorporated source, while process uses such as brainstorming or proofreading should be acknowledged rather than cited.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence92%

Normalized value: cite_ai_generated_works_as_sources_acknowledge_process_use

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May 24, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Like traditional sources, AI-generated works must be cited when used as a source that you are quoting, paraphrasing, or otherwise incorporating. When using generative AI tools in your process (e.g., brainstorming, outlining, proofreading, etc.), do not cite but do acknowledge your use somewhere in your methods section, introduction, or footnote.
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Generative AI

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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "University of Nevada - Reno AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 19, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/university-of-nevada-reno

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