University of Missouri AI Policy for College Applications
Policy Changed Since September 2025
Permission: L0 (unchanged)
Disclosure: D2 → D0 (Unknown policy)
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 University of Missouri?
It depends on your program:
- •General/Undergraduate: No explicit policy (No explicit policy)
- •M.Ed. in Student Learning and Well-Being (Mizzou Online): AI use prohibited
- •M.Ed. in Positive Coaching and Athletic Leadership (Mizzou Online): AI use prohibited
- •M.Ed. in Mental Health Practices in Schools (Mizzou Online): 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 main undergraduate or graduate admissions websites.”
— How to Apply - Mizzou Admissions(Verified: Feb 2026)
Program-Specific Policies
M.Ed. in Student Learning and Well-Being (Mizzou Online)
“the personal statement should be composed by you without artificial or other assistance”
— View source(Verified: Feb 2026)
Applies to: personal statement
M.Ed. in Positive Coaching and Athletic Leadership (Mizzou Online)
“the personal statement should be composed by you without artificial or other assistance”
— View source(Verified: Feb 2026)
Applies to: personal statement
M.Ed. in Mental Health Practices in Schools (Mizzou Online)
“the personal statement should be composed by you without artificial or other assistance”
— View source(Verified: Feb 2026)
Applies to: personal statement
Policy Summary by Program
| Program | AI Allowed? | Disclosure | Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Undergraduate | No explicit policy | No disclosure required | E0 • No enforcement stated |
| M.Ed. in Student Learning and Well-Being (Mizzou Online) | AI use prohibited | No disclosure required | E0 • No enforcement stated |
| M.Ed. in Positive Coaching and Athletic Leadership (Mizzou Online) | AI use prohibited | No disclosure required | E0 • No enforcement stated |
| M.Ed. in Mental Health Practices in Schools (Mizzou Online) | AI use prohibited | No disclosure required | E0 • No enforcement stated |
Sources Verified
All sources checked (12)
Policy Sources:
Additional Sources Checked:
- https://admissions.missouri.edu/apply/freshmen/how-to-apply/
- https://admissions.missouri.edu/apply/freshmen/admission-requirements/
- https://admissions.missouri.edu/apply/freshmen/test-optional/
- https://admissions.missouri.edu/apply/after-you-apply/
- https://admissions.missouri.edu/apply/international/faq/
- https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/
- https://oai.missouri.edu/chatgpt-artificial-intelligence-and-academic-integrity/
- https://provost.missouri.edu/provost-priorities/artificial-intelligence/
- https://law.missouri.edu/admissions/apply/
- https://law.missouri.edu/about/policies-and-guidelines/
- https://undergradresearch.missouri.edu/how-to-write-personal-statements/
Policy History
| Date | Permission | Disclosure | Enforcement | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 (current) | L0 | D0 | E0 | High |
| 2025-09-19 | L0 | D2 | E2 | High |
Additional Context
No university-wide admissions AI policy exists. The main undergraduate admissions site (admissions.missouri.edu) and graduate admissions site (gradschool.missouri.edu) make no mention of AI in application materials. The Office of Academic Integrity has an explicit AI policy prohibiting unauthorized use of AI-generated content, but it applies only to enrolled student coursework with an instructor-permission model, not to admissions. Three Mizzou Online M.Ed. programs in the College of Education explicitly require personal statements be written 'without artificial or other assistance,' with a disability accommodation exception -- these are noted as program-specific L4 policies. The Law School Honor Code prohibits unauthorized AI-generated content for enrolled students but does not explicitly address admissions essays. The university uses Slate Reader AI internally for application review.
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