AI at UM
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AI for Students at UM

Transform your learning experience with AI as your intelligent study companion while maintaining academic integrity.

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Getting Started with AI

Smart Study Strategies

Use AI to brainstorm essay topics, create study guides, and get complex concepts explained in simple terms.

  • Generate practice quiz questions
  • Summarize lengthy research papers
  • Create concept maps and outlines

Academic Integrity

Learn how to use AI ethically while maintaining the integrity of your academic work.

  • Proper citation of AI assistance
  • Understanding when AI use is appropriate
  • Transparent collaboration with AI

Code & Research Help

Get assistance with programming assignments, data analysis, and research projects.

  • Debug programming errors
  • Explain code functionality
  • Generate test cases and examples

Approved AI Tools for Students

Claude (Anthropic)

Fully Approved

Excellent for writing assistance, research help, and learning complex topics. Great for ethical AI collaboration.

Writing, research, tutoring

ChatGPT (OpenAI)

Guidelines Apply

Powerful for brainstorming and explaining concepts. Must follow UM's usage guidelines.

Ideation, explanation, coding help

Grammarly

Fully Approved

Grammar checking and writing improvement. Widely accepted across academic institutions.

Writing improvement, grammar

GitHub Copilot

Guidelines Apply

Code completion and programming assistance. Must be used transparently in coding assignments.

Programming, code completion

Academic Integrity Guidelines

Follow these essential principles when using AI in your coursework:

Always Disclose AI Use

Be transparent about when and how you used AI assistance in your work.

  • Add a note: "I used Claude to help brainstorm ideas for this essay"
  • Include AI tools in your bibliography or acknowledgments
  • Specify which sections received AI assistance

Maintain Your Voice

Use AI as a collaborator, not a replacement for your own thinking and writing.

  • Generate initial drafts, then revise extensively
  • Use AI for research and ideation, not final answers
  • Ensure the final work reflects your understanding

Verify Information

Always fact-check AI-generated content and cross-reference with reliable sources.

  • Check statistics and facts against primary sources
  • Verify citations and quotes independently
  • Look for potential biases in AI responses

Follow Course Policies

Each instructor may have specific AI policies—always check your syllabus.

  • Some courses may prohibit AI use entirely
  • Others may require specific disclosure formats
  • Ask your instructor if policies are unclear

Student Success Stories

Sarah M., Biology Major

"I used AI to help me understand complex biochemical pathways. Instead of just memorizing, I could ask questions and get explanations that helped me truly grasp the concepts. My exam scores improved significantly."

Result:15% improvement in exam scores

Marcus T., Computer Science

"GitHub Copilot helped me learn new programming patterns and debug tricky problems. I made sure to understand every suggestion before using it, which actually made me a better programmer."

Result:Completed projects 30% faster

Elena R., English Literature

"I used Claude to help brainstorm different interpretations of literary works. It didn't write my essays, but it helped me see perspectives I hadn't considered, making my analysis much richer."

Result:Received first A+ on major essay

David K., Economics

"AI helped me understand complex economic models by breaking them down into simpler components. I could ask follow-up questions until everything clicked."

Result:Made Dean's List for first time

Need Help Getting Started?

Our AI support team is here to help you navigate ethical AI use in your studies.