UCF's Student Rules of Conduct do not explicitly mention AI, but students using AI in certain ways could fall into the definition of Academic Misconduct:
(a) Academic misconduct is defined as any submitted work or behavior that obstructs the instructor of record’s ability to accurately assess the student’s understanding or completion of the course materials or degree requirements (e.g., assignment, quiz, and/or exam). Examples of academic misconduct include but are not limited to: plagiarism; unauthorized assistance to complete an academic exercise; unauthorized communication with others during an examination, course assignment, or project; falsifying or misrepresenting academic work; providing misleading information to create a personal advantage to complete course/degree requirements; or multiple submission(s) of academic work without permission of the instructor of record.
Given the Student Rules of Conduct, there are important considerations that students can explore to help determine if AI tools can be used for class assignments. When in doubt, students should always reach out to their instructors directly. Considerations:
The Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning (FCTL) provides AI tool syllabus statements to clarify permitted usage of AI tools in courses. Students can check syllabi or reach out to instructors directly to confirm whether AI tools are permitted or prohibited.