Antelope Valley College AI Policy

AI may not be used to generate content that is submitted for academic credit, clinical evaluation,

or as evidence of professional competency. The following uses are strictly prohibited:

 Submitting AI-generated essays, discussion posts, reflections, or Clinical

Worksheets/care plans as original work

Any submission that includes AI-generated content without prior faculty approval may be

considered academic dishonesty or plagiarism and will be reported.

 AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, Copilot) may only be used in ways that support my

learning, not replace my original work.

AI may not be used to generate content that is submitted for academic credit, clinical evaluation,

or as evidence of professional competency. The following uses are strictly prohibited:

 Using AI to complete exam questions, quizzes, or online assessments

AI technologies (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, Microsoft Copilot, etc.) can be

valuable learning resources when used appropriately.

 Generating practice questions for self-study (not submission)

 Summarizing or paraphrasing textbook readings for personal study

 AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, Copilot) may only be used in ways that support my

learning, not replace my original work.

If you are uncertain whether your use of AI is appropriate, consult your course faculty or clinical

instructor before using AI on any assignment.

 Fabricating or altering citations, references, or clinical data using AI

Students are expected to disclose any use of AI on assignments when required.

Individual course instructors may:

 Require students to submit an AI Use Disclosure Statement

Artificial Intelligence (“A.I.”). It does not matter whether ideas are stolen,

generated by A.I., bought, downloaded from the Internet, or written for the

student by someone else - it is still plagiarism. Even if only bits and pieces of

other sources are used, or outside sources reworded, they must still be cited.

To avoid problems, students should cite any source(s) and check with the

instructor before submitting an assignment or project; it is especially important

Any submission that includes AI-generated content without prior faculty approval may be

considered academic dishonesty or plagiarism and will be reported.

Violations of this AI policy fall under the AVC Academic Integrity Policy and may result in:

 A failing grade for the assignment or course

 Referral to the Dean of Student Services

 Disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the program

Students are expected to disclose any use of AI on assignments when required. Faculty may

utilize AI-detection tools (e.g., Turnitin) to evaluate submitted work