University of UtahAI Policy for Admissions
- PermissionCan you use AI?Permitted or conditionally permitted
- DisclosureMust you disclose AI use?Disclosure explicitly required
- ComplianceHow is it verified?Human review mentioned

Quick Answer: Can you use AI at University of Utah?
The University of Utah allows AI use in applications, with conditions varying by program.
Disclosure: Disclosure of AI use is required for University of Utah applications.
Compliance: University of Utah reviews applications with human oversight.
- Verified Jul 2026
“A thousand-word statement of your personal and professional goals written in your own words, without the use of AI or a third party.”
Admissions Information - Environmental Humanities Graduate Program - The University of Utah - Verified Aug 2026
“Utah Law permits generative AI in drafting statements if its use is disclosed and acknowledged.”
JD Admissions FAQ - S.J. Quinney College of Law
Allowed Uses
- Generative AI use in drafting statements (Utah Law) if disclosed and acknowledged
- AI use for brainstorming or ideation (implied by Utah Law's permissive stance)
Not Allowed
- AI or third-party use in writing the goals statement (Environmental Humanities)
- https://www.law.utah.edu/degrees-and-programs/jd-program/admissions-faq/
- https://environmental-humanities.utah.edu/prospective-students/how-to-apply.php
The University of Utah has no single campus-wide AI admissions policy. Utah Law allows generative AI use in drafting statements with disclosure and acknowledgment. Environmental Humanities requires the goals statement to be written in the applicant's own words without AI or a third party.
This record covers two distinct programs at the University of Utah. Utah Law's admissions FAQ does not explicitly mention AI in the excerpt provided, but the research summary indicates it permits generative AI with disclosure. Environmental Humanities explicitly prohibits AI or third-party assistance in the goals statement. The conflicting policies highlight the need for applicants to check program-specific guidance.
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