Trinity College (CT) 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: L2L0 (No explicit policy)

Disclosure: D2D0 (Unknown policy)

Enforcement: E1E0 (Unknown policy)

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

Quick Answer: Can you use AI at Trinity College (CT)?

Trinity College (CT) has no explicit AI policy for admissions essays. While not explicitly prohibited, the lack of clear guidance means students should be cautious.

Disclosure: Trinity College (CT) does not require disclosure of AI use in admissions materials.

Enforcement: Trinity College (CT) has not indicated how they check for AI use in admissions essays.

Last verified: 2026-02-18 • 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

Application Process - Admissions & Aid(Verified: Feb 2026)

Sources Verified

All sources checked (12)
Confidence: HighLast verified: 2026-02-18

Policy History

DatePermissionDisclosureEnforcementConfidence
2026-02-18 (current)L0D0E0High
2025-09-19L2D2E1High

Additional Context

Trinity College (CT) has no admissions-specific AI policy. The admissions website, application process page, FAQ, and supplement instructions contain no mention of AI, ChatGPT, or generative AI. The college does have an institutional AI policy (Policy 11.4, dated April 2025) covering academic work and research, but it is directed at enrolled students and faculty, not applicants. The Student Integrity Contract also makes no mention of AI. The previous L2 classification was based on conflating general academic AI guidelines with admissions policy. The courant.com article previously cited does not contain admissions office statements about AI; the Trinity-related content is from a writing instructor, not admissions staff. Reclassified to L0 based on absence of admissions-specific AI guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Trinity College (CT) allow ChatGPT for essays?
Trinity College (CT) 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 Trinity College (CT)?
Trinity College (CT) does not require disclosure of AI use in admissions materials.
How does Trinity College (CT) check for AI?
Trinity College (CT) has not indicated how they check for AI use in admissions essays.

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