Students

Notre Dame is exploring the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) to enhance learning, research, and innovation across campus. As a student, it's essential to understand how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is integrated into your academic journey and how to use it responsibly. If you're interested in diving deeper, select cards below to explore the whys, whats, and hows of AI.

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AI Tools for Students

Notre Dame students 18 and older have access to Google Gemini App & Google NotebookLM. When accessed via your Notre Dame account, both services offer the same data protection as Google Drive, meaning your data is never resold, shared, or used to train future AI models.  Need help?  Reach out to AI Enablement.

Student DOs and DON'Ts for Using AI

  • DO use AI as a resource to support your learning, such as creating study guides, brainstorming ideas, or as a thought partner.
  • DO explore AI tools and resources that can enhance your research.
  • DO seek opportunities and support to learn how to use AI tools effectively and ethically.
  • DO remember that AI can make mistakes; always review and verify its output.

AI can help you study, but don’t submit work done using AI without permission!

  • DON'T rely solely on AI; combine it with your own critical thinking and knowledge.
  • DON'T use AI to complete assignments in ways that are academically dishonest.
  • DON'T overlook the societal and ethical impacts of AI—embrace its potential responsibly while addressing its challenges.
  • DON'T assume AI use is allowed for coursework without clarification from your instructor.

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AI Usage Policies

The most current policies on AI usage for students is available via the Honor Code.

As of August 2024 the University policy on AI Usage as part of course work can best be summed up as:

“Representing work that you did not produce as your own, including work generated or materially modified by AI, constitutes academic dishonesty. Use of generative AI in a way that violates an instructor’s articulated policy, or using it to complete coursework in a way not expressly permitted by the faculty member, will be considered a violation of the Honor Code.”

  • Every professor can set their own rules for generative AI use in their classes.

  • Students should never submit work that has been generated or modified by generative AI as their own.

  • They should not use generative AI to complete their coursework unless you have expressly permitted it. However, AI can still be used to support their learning, unless you ask them not to use it at all. It can be a valuable tool for brainstorming, getting help with concepts they don’t understand, or creating practice problems or study guides.

Citing Generative AI in Coursework

If course policy allows for the use of generative AI in coursework, it is essential to properly cite content. The Hesburgh Library has useful guidelines and resources for how to cite AI-generated content.

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