Guidelines use GenAI in your studies

The rise of AI is also changing education. You may be wondering what this means for you, and what is and isn't allowed. The use of AI in your studies is subject to certain guidelines set by Utrecht University. For students at the Faculty of Humanities, we outline the key points on this page.

Am I allowed to use GenAI in my course? 

The course manual for the specific course will indicate whether and how you may use GenAI. Be sure to check this thoughtfully, as it may vary from course to course. Since the use of GenAI can impact the achievement of learning objectives, the teacher has made decisions regarding its use. Additionally, always consider the following guidelines:

What if my teacher suspects that I used GenAI?

Submitting GenAI-generated texts as your own work is considered a form of fraud. If teachers suspect that you used GenAI for an assignment, contrary to what is allowed in the course manual, they may ask you to explain your work orally. This helps them assess whether you have met the learning objectives of the course. Even without suspicion, instructors may randomly select students to discuss the creation of their submitted work as a means of conducting spot checks for potential fraud.

If there is a possibility of fraud or plagiarism, the teacher must report this to the examination committee. The committee will investigate the report and may impose sanctions. For more information, refer to the page on Fraud and plagiarism.