Texas A&M University-College Station AI Policy for College Applications
Policy Changed Since September 2025
Permission: L4 → L0 (No explicit policy)
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 Texas A&M University-College Station?
It depends on your program:
- •General/Undergraduate: No explicit policy (No explicit policy)
- •College of Engineering (ETAM): AI use prohibited
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 the main admissions website.”
— Freshman Application - Texas A&M Admissions(Verified: Feb 2026)
Program-Specific Policies
College of Engineering (ETAM)
“Do not use AI text generators such as ChatGPT to complete your ETAM application.”
— View source(Verified: Feb 2026)
Applies to: ETAM application essays
Policy Summary by Program
| Program | AI Allowed? | Disclosure | Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Undergraduate | No explicit policy | No disclosure required | E0 • No enforcement stated |
| College of Engineering (ETAM) | AI use prohibited | No disclosure required | E2 • Uses screening tools |
Sources Verified
All sources checked (11)
Policy Sources:
Additional Sources Checked:
- https://admissions.tamu.edu/
- https://admissions.tamu.edu/apply
- https://admissions.tamu.edu/apply/freshman
- https://admissions.tamu.edu/apply/transfer
- https://admissions.tamu.edu/apply/graduate
- https://admissions.tamu.edu/apply/faq
- https://www.tamu.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/apply-as-freshman.html
- https://grad.tamu.edu/
- https://engineering.tamu.edu/academics/undergraduate/entry-to-a-major/essays.html
- https://engineering.tamu.edu/academics/undergraduate/entry-to-a-major/application-preview.html
Policy History
| Date | Permission | Disclosure | Enforcement | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 (current) | L0 | D0 | E0 | High |
| 2025-09-19 | L4 | D0 | E2 | High |
Additional Context
The main Texas A&M admissions office (admissions.tamu.edu) has no explicit AI policy for freshman, transfer, or graduate application essays. The Aggie Code of Honor ('An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal') is referenced on application pages but does not specifically mention AI. However, the College of Engineering has an explicit L4 prohibition for Entry to a Major (ETAM) essays: 'Do not use AI text generators such as ChatGPT to complete your ETAM application.' Violations are referred to the Aggie Honor System Office under Student Rule 20.1.2.3. The university-wide AI guidelines (ai.tamu.edu) address coursework, not admissions applications. Previous classification of L4 at the university level was too broad; the prohibition is specific to ETAM within Engineering.
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