Which Columbia University programs prohibit AI?

The following programs at Columbia University prohibit AI use: School of the Arts (Graduate), Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Business School.

Columbia University AI Policy for College Applications

General Policy:L0 • No explicit policyD0 • No disclosure requiredE0 • No enforcement stated

Important:Some programs have stricter policies - see details below

Quick Answer: Can you use AI at Columbia University?

It depends on your program:

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General/Undergraduate: No explicit policy (No explicit policy)
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School of the Arts (Graduate): AI use prohibited
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Graduate School of Arts and Sciences: AI use prohibited
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Business School: AI use prohibited

Last verified: 2025-09-18 • Confidence: High

Policy Evidence

University General Policy

“no official AI policy”
— Columbia University AI Policy(Updated: 2024)

Program-Specific Policies

School of the Arts (Graduate)

L4 • AI use prohibitedD3 • Must attest no AI usedE3 • Formal verification required

“Forbids the use of any generative artificial intelligence platforms in the creation of application materials”
— View source(Updated: 2024)

Applies to: application materials

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

L4 • AI use prohibitedD0 • No disclosure requiredE2 • Uses screening tools

“Artificial intelligence programs may not be used to produce any application materials or responses”
— View source(Updated: 2024)

Applies to: application materials, responses

Business School

L4 • AI use prohibitedD0 • No disclosure requiredE2 • Uses screening tools

“Work contained in applications must be completely accurate and exclusively your own”
— View source(Updated: 2024)

Applies to: essays, application work

Policy Summary by Program

Program	AI Allowed?	Disclosure	Enforcement
General/Undergraduate	No explicit policy	No disclosure required	E0 • No enforcement stated
School of the Arts (Graduate)	AI use prohibited	Must attest no AI used	E3 • Formal verification required
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences	AI use prohibited	No disclosure required	E2 • Uses screening tools
Business School	AI use prohibited	No disclosure required	E2 • Uses screening tools

Sources Verified

All sources checked (4)

Policy Sources:

https://www.columbia.edu/content/ai-policy

Additional Sources Checked:

Confidence: HighLast verified: 2025-09-18

Additional Context

Columbia has no university-wide AI policy for admissions but specific graduate schools have explicit prohibitions with attestation requirements. Undergraduate admissions has no specific AI policy found.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Columbia University allow ChatGPT for essays?

Columbia University has no explicit AI policy for admissions essays. While not explicitly prohibited, the lack of clear guidance means students should be cautious.

Do I need to disclose AI use to Columbia University?

Columbia University does not require disclosure of AI use in admissions materials.

How does Columbia University check for AI?

Columbia University has not indicated how they check for AI use in admissions essays.

Which Columbia University programs have different AI policies?

School of the Arts (Graduate), Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Business School have specific policies that differ from the general university policy. Programs that prohibit AI entirely: School of the Arts (Graduate), Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Business School.

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