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GAI Policy

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Instructor Options

As with other course features, instructors are free to integrate generative artificial intelligence (GAI) to support their teaching goals. Instructors should carefully consider whether and how they will allow the use of GAI in their courses. All instructors should clearly communicate their expectations or requirements to students to avoid confusion. It may help to consider three main options:

Open: The use of GAI is permitted. Students must adhere to the instructor’s expectations.

Conditional: The use of GAI is permitted when explicitly authorized by the instructor.

Closed: The use of GAI is prohibited

Open

An open approach to the use of GAI in a class allows students to use it. An instructor can make recommendations for its best use, help build student AI literacy, and include instructions on citation and acknowledgment.

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Conditional

Under this approach, the use of GAI is permitted when explicitly authorized by the instructor. This could mean one assignment for the term, specific types of study or activities, or some other qualification.

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Closed

The use of GAI is prohibited in this course. It cannot be used to complete student work, to review and revise student work, nor to tutor students in the subject matter.

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Northwestern Syllabus Standard

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Know the Requirements: Your Syllabus Is Your Guide

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Academic Integrity

Stay Compliant: Academic Integrity Policy Sets the Standards

The University’s Academic Integrity Policy sets forth the terms under which academic work is pursued at Northwestern. Students should read this information carefully as they are held responsible for its contents.

Understand the Academic Integrity Policy

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IT Guidance on the Use of Generative AI

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Embrace AI Carefully—Ensure Safe and Intended Use

Learn how to use AI safely, ethically, and responsibly. Review information on data protections, usage guidelines, and the governance practices that keep our community secure while enabling innovation.

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