Brandeis University AI Policy for College Applications
Policy Changed Since September 2025
Permission: L0 (unchanged)
Disclosure: D0 (unchanged)
Enforcement: E1 → E0 (Unknown policy)
This school updated their AI admissions policy between our September 2025 and February 2026 reviews.
Quick Answer: Can you use AI at Brandeis University?
Brandeis University has no explicit AI policy for admissions essays. While not explicitly prohibited, the lack of clear guidance means students should be cautious.
Disclosure: Brandeis University does not require disclosure of AI use in admissions materials.
Enforcement: Brandeis University has not indicated how they check for AI use in admissions essays.
Last verified: 2026-02-17 • Confidence: High
What This Means For Your Application
✓Generally Safe
- Grammar and spell-checking tools
- Getting human feedback on drafts
✗Avoid
- Submitting AI-generated paragraphs as your own
💡No explicit policy doesn't mean AI is allowed — err on the side of caution
Policy Evidence
University General Policy
“No AI-specific admissions essay policy found on admissions website or graduate admissions pages.”
— Apply - Brandeis University Admissions(Verified: Feb 2026)
Sources Verified
All sources checked (12)
Policy Sources:
Additional Sources Checked:
- https://www.brandeis.edu/admissions/
- https://www.brandeis.edu/admissions/apply/
- https://www.brandeis.edu/admissions/apply/look.html
- https://www.brandeis.edu/admissions/visit/past-events.html
- https://www.brandeis.edu/gsas/admissions/index.html
- https://www.brandeis.edu/gsas/admissions/apply/faq.html
- https://www.brandeis.edu/student-rights-community-standards/academic-integrity/index.html
- https://www.brandeis.edu/student-rights-community-standards/rights-responsibilities/current/section-4.html
- https://www.brandeis.edu/ai-steering-council/policies/acceptable-use-policy.html
- https://www.brandeis.edu/ai-steering-council/
- https://heller.brandeis.edu/admissions/blog/posts/2025/setting-yourself-up-for-success-in-the-application-process.html
Policy History
| Date | Permission | Disclosure | Enforcement | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 (current) | L0 | D0 | E0 | High |
| 2025-09-19 | L0 | D0 | E1 | High |
Additional Context
Brandeis has no admissions-specific AI policy for application essays at either the undergraduate or graduate level. The university has extensive AI governance for enrolled students: an AI Steering Council, an AI Acceptable Use Policy, and academic integrity rules that treat AI-generated work as plagiarism — but all of these apply to current community members and coursework, not to prospective applicants. The AI Acceptable Use Policy scope is 'all members of the Brandeis community, including students, faculty, staff, and affiliates, across all academic and administrative activities,' which does not cover applicants. No admissions FAQ, blog, or application page references AI use in essays. Previously coded E1 based on general credential verification language, but this is not AI-specific and does not qualify as enforcement per the rubric.
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