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West Virginia University

Name: West Virginia University AI Policy Tracker record
Creator: University AI Policy Tracker
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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.
Source: Use of Generative AI for Administrative Purposes at WVU

Source language: English (en)
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Evidence locator: Core Principles / Ensure Data privacy and security

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.
Source: Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ

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Evidence locator: Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ / Can students get in trouble for using generative artificial intelligence without permission?

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.
Source: Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ

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Evidence locator: Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ / Can students use generative artificial intelligence to complete assignments?

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.
Source: Syllabus Policies and Statements

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Evidence locator: Artificial Intelligence Syllabus Statement

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.
Source: Use of Generative AI for Administrative Purposes at WVU

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Evidence locator: Opening guidance paragraph

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.
Source: Use of Generative AI for Administrative Purposes at WVU

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Evidence locator: Core Principles / Ensure Data privacy and security

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.
Source: Syllabus Policies and Statements

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Evidence locator: Syllabus Policies and Statements / Artificial Intelligence Syllabus Statement

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.
Source: ChatGPT: Citation Styles and Policy

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Evidence locator: ChatGPT: Citation Styles and Policy / Citation Styles

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Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ

academicintegrity.wvu.edu

Source URL: https://academicintegrity.wvu.edu/files/d/6f4a1587-ff74-4a15-a2b6-19abcd20c4cb/ai-student-faq.pdf
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ChatGPT: Citation Styles and Policy

libguides.wvu.edu

Source URL: https://libguides.wvu.edu/c.php?g=1329263&p=9827862
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Syllabus Policies and Statements

facultysenate.wvu.edu

Source URL: https://facultysenate.wvu.edu/resources/syllabus-policies-and-statements
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Use of Generative AI for Administrative Purposes at WVU

it.wvu.edu

Source URL: https://it.wvu.edu/defend-your-data/use-of-generative-ai-for-administrative-purposes-at-wvu
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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "West Virginia University AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked May 31, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/west-virginia-university

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Reviewed claims

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 guidance directs users to use the IT Purchase Request process to ensure an AI tool is secure, including free software.

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.

WVU Libraries’ ChatGPT guide has a Citation Styles and Policy page that points users to MLA, APA, and Chicago resources for citing generative AI.

Official sources

Artificial Intelligence Student FAQ

ChatGPT: Citation Styles and Policy

Syllabus Policies and Statements

Use of Generative AI for Administrative Purposes at WVU