Temple University AI Policy for College Applications

General Policy:L0No explicit policyD0No disclosure requiredE0No enforcement stated
Permission
L0
Disclosure
D0
Enforcement
E0

Policy Changed Since September 2025

Permission: L0 (unchanged)

Disclosure: D0 (unchanged)

Enforcement: E2E0 (Unknown policy)

This school updated their AI admissions policy between our September 2025 and February 2026 reviews.

Quick Answer: Can you use AI at Temple University?

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

Disclosure: Temple University does not require disclosure of AI use in admissions materials.

Enforcement: Temple 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 application instructions

First-year Students | Undergraduate Admissions(Verified: Feb 2026)

Sources Verified

All sources checked (12)
Confidence: HighLast verified: 2026-02-17

Policy History

DatePermissionDisclosureEnforcementConfidence
2026-02-17 (current)L0D0E0High
2025-09-19L0D0E2High

Additional Context

Temple University has no explicit AI policy for admissions essays. The university has a broad academic AI policy prohibiting generative AI use in courses unless the instructor explicitly permits it, but this is classroom-focused and does not extend to admissions materials. The LL.M. application requires certification that the essay is 'true and your own work product' but does not explicitly mention AI. Placement assessments prohibit AI but these are not application essays. The undergraduate essay is optional via Common App with no AI guidance. Previous classification had E2 for Turnitin AI detection, but that tool is used in classroom settings, not admissions review.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Temple University allow ChatGPT for essays?
Temple 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 Temple University?
Temple University does not require disclosure of AI use in admissions materials.
How does Temple University check for AI?
Temple University has not indicated how they check for AI use in admissions essays.

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