WVU Academic Integrity’s AI student FAQ states that the WVU Policy on Student Academic Integrity prohibits unauthorized use of technological resources such as generative AI.
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Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ / Can students get in trouble for using generative artificial intelligence without permission?
Students can only use artificial intelligence tools when allowed by instructors. Permission to use these tools can vary from program to program, course to course, and assignment to assignment.
WVU Academic Integrity’s AI student FAQ says students can use AI tools for assignments only when instructors allow them, and students should ask the instructor if unsure.
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Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ / Can students use generative artificial intelligence to complete assignments?
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can create and develop academic content are not allowed unless permission is given by an instructor. Students must receive instructor permission prior to utilizing AI tools.
WVU Faculty Senate’s Artificial Intelligence Syllabus Statement says AI tools that create and develop academic content are not allowed unless an instructor gives permission.
These guidelines apply to WVU faculty, staff, and students when engaging in administrative activities and complement existing policies related to the use of technology at WVU.
WVU has formal guidance for generative AI use in administrative activities that applies to WVU faculty, staff, and students when they engage in administrative activities.
WVU Academic Integrity’s AI student FAQ states that the WVU Policy on Student Academic Integrity prohibits unauthorized use of technological resources such as generative AI.
cc-wvu-student-ai-unauthorized-use
Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ / Can students get in trouble for using generative artificial intelligence without permission?
Students can only use artificial intelligence tools when allowed by instructors. Permission to use these tools can vary from program to program, course to course, and assignment to assignment.
WVU Academic Integrity’s AI student FAQ says students can use AI tools for assignments only when instructors allow them, and students should ask the instructor if unsure.
cc-wvu-student-ai-instructor-permission
Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ / Can students use generative artificial intelligence to complete assignments?
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can create and develop academic content are not allowed unless permission is given by an instructor. Students must receive instructor permission prior to utilizing AI tools.
WVU Faculty Senate’s Artificial Intelligence Syllabus Statement says AI tools that create and develop academic content are not allowed unless an instructor gives permission.
These syllabus statements are optional. However, if a statement is used, it must appear in the syllabus exactly as it is listed below (unless otherwise indicated). Note: Additional example statements that clearly allow or disallow the use of AI are also provided.
WVU Faculty Senate identifies its syllabus statements as optional, and provides additional sample AI statements that can allow or disallow AI use with documentation expectations.
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Syllabus Policies and Statements / Artificial Intelligence Syllabus Statement
These syllabus statements are optional. However, if a statement is used, it must appear in the syllabus exactly as it is listed below (unless otherwise indicated). Note: Additional example statements that clearly allow or disallow the use of AI are also provided.
WVU Faculty Senate identifies its syllabus statements as optional, and provides additional sample AI statements that can allow or disallow AI use with documentation expectations.
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Syllabus Policies and Statements / Artificial Intelligence Syllabus Statement
Citation Styles. Citing AI - MLA style. MLA recommendations for citing generative AI. Citing AI - APA style. This post discusses ongoing APA efforts for using ChatGPT. Citing AI - Chicago style.
Never put personally identifiable information (PII), confidential, or other sensitive data into a generative AI tool unless you have been explicitly approved to do so through the IT Purchase Request process.
WVU guidance says PII, confidential information, or other sensitive data must not be entered into a generative AI tool unless explicitly approved through the IT Purchase Request process.
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Core Principles / Ensure Data privacy and security
Never put personally identifiable information (PII), confidential, or other sensitive data into a generative AI tool unless you have been explicitly approved to do so through the IT Purchase Request process.
WVU guidance says PII, confidential information, or other sensitive data must not be entered into a generative AI tool unless explicitly approved through the IT Purchase Request process.
cc-wvu-admin-ai-sensitive-data
Core Principles / Ensure Data privacy and security
WVU Academic Integrity’s AI student FAQ states that the WVU Policy on Student Academic Integrity prohibits unauthorized use of technological resources such as generative AI.
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Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ / Can students get in trouble for using generative artificial intelligence without permission?
Students can only use artificial intelligence tools when allowed by instructors. Permission to use these tools can vary from program to program, course to course, and assignment to assignment.
WVU Academic Integrity’s AI student FAQ says students can use AI tools for assignments only when instructors allow them, and students should ask the instructor if unsure.
cc-wvu-student-ai-instructor-permission
Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ / Can students use generative artificial intelligence to complete assignments?
Students can only use artificial intelligence tools when allowed by instructors. Permission to use these tools can vary from program to program, course to course, and assignment to assignment.
WVU Academic Integrity’s AI student FAQ says students can use AI tools for assignments only when instructors allow them, and students should ask the instructor if unsure.
cc-wvu-student-ai-instructor-permission
Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ / Can students use generative artificial intelligence to complete assignments?
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can create and develop academic content are not allowed unless permission is given by an instructor. Students must receive instructor permission prior to utilizing AI tools.
WVU Faculty Senate’s Artificial Intelligence Syllabus Statement says AI tools that create and develop academic content are not allowed unless an instructor gives permission.
These syllabus statements are optional. However, if a statement is used, it must appear in the syllabus exactly as it is listed below (unless otherwise indicated). Note: Additional example statements that clearly allow or disallow the use of AI are also provided.
WVU Faculty Senate identifies its syllabus statements as optional, and provides additional sample AI statements that can allow or disallow AI use with documentation expectations.
cc-wvu-faculty-senate-optional-ai-statements
Syllabus Policies and Statements / Artificial Intelligence Syllabus Statement
These guidelines apply to WVU faculty, staff, and students when engaging in administrative activities and complement existing policies related to the use of technology at WVU.
WVU has formal guidance for generative AI use in administrative activities that applies to WVU faculty, staff, and students when they engage in administrative activities.
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Academic Integrity
WVU Academic Integrity’s AI student FAQ states that the WVU Policy on Student Academic Integrity prohibits unauthorized use of technological resources such as generative AI.
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Normalized value: unauthorized generative AI use treated as unauthorized technological resource use
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Yes, the WVU Policy on Student Academic Integrity prohibits the unauthorized use of technological resources, such as generative AI.
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Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ / Can students get in trouble for using generative artificial intelligence without permission?
Academic Integrity
WVU Academic Integrity’s AI student FAQ says students can use AI tools for assignments only when instructors allow them, and students should ask the instructor if unsure.
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Normalized value: students may use AI tools only when instructor allows
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Students can only use artificial intelligence tools when allowed by instructors. Permission to use these tools can vary from program to program, course to course, and assignment to assignment.
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English (en)
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Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ / Can students use generative artificial intelligence to complete assignments?
Teaching 2 reviewed claims
Teaching
WVU Faculty Senate’s Artificial Intelligence Syllabus Statement says AI tools that create and develop academic content are not allowed unless an instructor gives permission.
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Normalized value: AI tools creating academic content require instructor permission under Faculty Senate syllabus statement
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Artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can create and develop academic content are not allowed unless permission is given by an instructor. Students must receive instructor permission prior to utilizing AI tools.
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English (en)
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Artificial Intelligence Syllabus Statement
Teaching
WVU Faculty Senate identifies its syllabus statements as optional, and provides additional sample AI statements that can allow or disallow AI use with documentation expectations.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence86%
Normalized value: Faculty Senate optional AI syllabus statements include permissive and restrictive examples
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These syllabus statements are optional. However, if a statement is used, it must appear in the syllabus exactly as it is listed below (unless otherwise indicated). Note: Additional example statements that clearly allow or disallow the use of AI are also provided.
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English (en)
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Syllabus Policies and Statements / Artificial Intelligence Syllabus Statement
Privacy 1 reviewed claim
Privacy
WVU guidance says PII, confidential information, or other sensitive data must not be entered into a generative AI tool unless explicitly approved through the IT Purchase Request process.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence96%
Normalized value: do not enter PII confidential or sensitive data into generative AI without IT Purchase Request approval
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Never put personally identifiable information (PII), confidential, or other sensitive data into a generative AI tool unless you have been explicitly approved to do so through the IT Purchase Request process.
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English (en)
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Core Principles / Ensure Data privacy and security
Procurement 1 reviewed claim
Procurement
WVU guidance directs users to use the IT Purchase Request process to ensure an AI tool is secure, including free software.
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Normalized value: IT Purchase Request process for AI tools including free software
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Use the IT Purchase Request process to ensure the tool you want to use is secure, including “free” software.
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Core Principles / Ensure Data privacy and security
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Other
WVU has formal guidance for generative AI use in administrative activities that applies to WVU faculty, staff, and students when they engage in administrative activities.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence92%
Normalized value: administrative generative AI guidance applies to faculty, staff, and students for administrative activities
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These guidelines apply to WVU faculty, staff, and students when engaging in administrative activities and complement existing policies related to the use of technology at WVU.
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English (en)
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Opening guidance paragraph
Other
WVU Libraries’ ChatGPT guide has a Citation Styles and Policy page that points users to MLA, APA, and Chicago resources for citing generative AI.
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Normalized value: library citation guide links MLA APA Chicago resources for citing AI
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Citation Styles. Citing AI - MLA style. MLA recommendations for citing generative AI. Citing AI - APA style. This post discusses ongoing APA efforts for using ChatGPT. Citing AI - Chicago style.
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English (en)
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ChatGPT: Citation Styles and Policy / Citation Styles
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Official sources
4 sources
4 official URLs; 4 source attributions and their captured versions retained.
Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "West Virginia University AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked May 31, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/west-virginia-university
Original university source language remains canonical. This tracker is not an official university statement.
Saved from University AI Policy Tracker. This record summarizes the cited sources; it is not an official university statement or assessment permission. Source and review dates are listed above. Hashes identify retained content, not authorization.
Questions students ask
Questions students ask
Can I use AI for my coursework?
West Virginia University has 4 source-backed public claims for coursework; deterministic analysis status: restricted.
