Temple University AI Policy for College Applications
Policy Changed Since September 2025
Permission: L0 (unchanged)
Disclosure: D0 (unchanged)
Enforcement: E2 → 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 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)
Policy Sources:
Additional Sources Checked:
- https://admissions.temple.edu/apply
- https://admissions.temple.edu/apply/first-year-students
- https://admissions.temple.edu
- https://bulletin.temple.edu/undergraduate/admissions-information/
- https://law.temple.edu/admissions/jd/application-procedure/
- https://law.temple.edu/academics/degrees/llm-online/application-procedure/
- https://liberalarts.temple.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/how-apply
- https://engineering.temple.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions
- https://teaching.temple.edu/faculty-guide-ai
- https://news.temple.edu/news/2023-10-04/temples-new-ai-policy-prioritizes-student-learning
- https://ira.temple.edu/placement-assessments/english-placement-assessment
Policy History
| Date | Permission | Disclosure | Enforcement | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 (current) | L0 | D0 | E0 | High |
| 2025-09-19 | L0 | D0 | E2 | High |
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.
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