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Indiana University Bloomington 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 Indiana University Bloomington?

It depends on your program:

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    General/Undergraduate: No explicit policy (No explicit policy)
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    College of Arts & Sciences: AI use prohibitedAI generators/programs such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, QuillBot should not be used for any work without explicit permission and appropriate attribution

Last verified: 2025-09-19 • Confidence: High

Policy Evidence

University General Policy

“There is currently not a comprehensive policy at IU about Generative AI”

— Policies and Guidance: Generative AI(Updated: 2024)

“Students do not have a specific academic integrity policy around GenAI. Instead, the IU Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, & Conduct mentions 'artificial intelligence' as one example of potentially 'unauthorized external assistance'”

— Policies and Guidance: Generative AI(Updated: 2024)

“Describe your academic and career plans and any special interest that you are eager to pursue as an undergraduate at Indiana University”

— Freshman Applicants: How to Apply(Updated: 2024)

Program-Specific Policies

College of Arts & Sciences

L4 • AI use prohibitedD2 • Must disclose AI useE1 • Manual review possible

Policy Summary by Program

ProgramAI Allowed?DisclosureEnforcement
General/UndergraduateNo explicit policyNo disclosure requiredE0 • No enforcement stated
College of Arts & SciencesAI use prohibitedMust disclose AI useE1 • Manual review possible

Sources Verified

All sources checked (5)
Confidence: HighLast verified: 2025-09-19

Additional Context

IU has no comprehensive AI policy and no specific admissions essay AI policy. Current approach relies on existing Code of Student Rights regarding unauthorized assistance. Individual schools provide varying guidance. Does not approve AI detection tools. Essay used for scholarship consideration. Emphasizes academic plans and special interests in 200-400 word essays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Indiana University Bloomington allow ChatGPT for essays?

Indiana University Bloomington 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 Indiana University Bloomington?

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

How does Indiana University Bloomington check for AI?

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

Which Indiana University Bloomington programs have different AI policies?

College of Arts & Sciences have specific policies that differ from the general university policy. Programs that prohibit AI entirely: College of Arts & Sciences.

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