AI for Students at UM
Transform your learning experience with AI as your intelligent study companion while maintaining academic integrity.
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
New to AI? Take AI Essentials for UM Students
A self-paced Canvas course on what AI can and cannot do, how to use it responsibly, and how to reach UM-specific tools such as ChatMT.ai and Mansfield Library resources.
Which AI Tool Should I Use?
Start with ChatMT.ai
ChatMT.ai is the free AI platform UM runs for the Montana University System. It's available to every student at every MUS campus and includes models from several providers, so you don't need a paid consumer account for your coursework.
Open ChatMT.ai(opens in new tab)Using a different tool?
Check your course syllabus first: every UM syllabus says what AI use is allowed in that course. For other tools, see which ones UM has approved and what guidelines apply.
Approved AI ToolsAcademic 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
Need Help Getting Started?
Our AI support team is here to help you navigate ethical AI use in your studies.