Here is our best AI advice for your success in college— don't use AI tools unless your instructor expressly authorized it. Without instructor authorization, the use of AI may be considered cheating according to the Student Conduct Code as it is unauthorized assistance.

Many instructors have a statement regarding acceptable and unacceptable uses for AI tools. Read your syllabus and assignment instructions thoroughly so you know and understand exactly what your instructor allows and requires. 

Once you have ascertained that you are authorized to use AI-assistance, be sure you understand exactly how and how much AI assistance is permitted. Make note of how your instructor requires you to acknowledge or cite AI-assistance. 

If you are allowed to use AI-assistance, ensure you are doing so in the way your instructor authorized. Ask clarifying questions as needed!