Which Stony Brook University programs prohibit AI?

The following programs at Stony Brook University prohibit AI use: Creative Writing.

Stony Brook University AI Policy for College Applications

General Policy:L2 • Line-level editing allowedD0 • No disclosure requiredE2 • Uses screening tools

Important:Some programs have stricter policies - see details below

Quick Answer: Can you use AI at Stony Brook University?

It depends on your program:

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General/Undergraduate: Line-level editing allowed
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Creative Writing: AI use prohibitedAI generated or assisted writing samples are not acceptable for consideration. Samples assessed for originality and submitted to AI detector if concerns present

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

Policy Evidence

University General Policy

“An appropriate use of an AI tool is to help you explore admission essay ideas or to refine your admission essay based on the topic selected; however, it is important that the final work be yours”
— First Year Admissions(Updated: 2024)

“AI tools should be used as a resource, similar to resources you may use at your school, e.g. a counselor or teacher. As with counselors and teachers who are not writing your essay for you, AI should not either”
— First Year Admissions(Updated: 2024)

“AI generated or assisted writing samples are not acceptable for consideration”
— First Year Admissions(Updated: 2024)

Program-Specific Policies

Creative Writing

L4 • AI use prohibitedD0 • No disclosure requiredE3 • Formal verification required

Specific Guidelines

✓ Allowed Uses

•exploring admission essay ideas
•refining admission essays
•brainstorming

✗ Not Allowed

•AI writing essay for you
•wholesale substitute for expected work

Policy Summary by Program

Program	AI Allowed?	Disclosure	Enforcement
General/Undergraduate	Line-level editing allowed	No disclosure required	E2 • Uses screening tools
Creative Writing	AI use prohibited	No disclosure required	E3 • Formal verification required

Sources Verified

All sources checked (4)

Policy Sources:

https://www.stonybrook.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/first-year.php

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Confidence: HighLast verified: 2025-09-19

Additional Context

Stony Brook has explicit AI policy for admissions essays allowing exploration and refinement but requiring final work to be student's own. Treats AI like counselor/teacher resource. Creative Writing program has strict prohibition with AI detection. Part of SUNY system-wide AI guidance emphasizing academic integrity while allowing instructional flexibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Stony Brook University allow ChatGPT for essays?

Stony Brook University allows limited AI use for editing and improving your own writing. AI can help with grammar, clarity, and sentence-level edits, but you must write the core content yourself.

Do I need to disclose AI use to Stony Brook University?

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

How does Stony Brook University check for AI?

Stony Brook University uses AI detection tools and screening software to identify potential AI-generated content in applications.

Which Stony Brook University programs have different AI policies?

Creative Writing have specific policies that differ from the general university policy. Programs that prohibit AI entirely: Creative Writing.

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