Teaching & Learning
- Submitting AI-generated work as one's own, or using AI without authorization, is treated as plagiarism/academic misconduct and can lead to failure or disciplinary action
- Use of generative AI in coursework is permitted only when the professor explicitly authorizes it for the specific assignment and the student documents the process and sources used
La IA Generativa podrá usarse exclusivamente cuando el profesor expresamente lo autorice para una actividad concreta.
La utilización de herramientas de IA Generativa para la elaboración de trabajos académicos será considerada admisible únicamente si se cumplen simultáneamente las siguientes condiciones: 1. La herramienta ha sido autorizada expresamente por el profesor para dicha actividad. 2. El estudiante documenta detalladamente el proceso seguido y facilita los prompts utilizados, las respuestas generadas y la forma en que estas han sido integradas o modificadas.
No está permitido presentar como propio un trabajo realizado total o parcialmente por una herramienta de IA sin la debida autorización y sin reconocimiento explícito. Esta conducta se considerará una modalidad de plagio o fraude académico.
Any use of Generative AI in assignments or coursework must have the prior express authorization of the professor. Otherwise, the submission of AI-generated content as one's own work will be considered plagiarism or academic fraud.
- Use of generative AI in exams or official assessments is prohibited unless the professor expressly authorizes it
- Unauthorized use in exams is classified as serious academic dishonesty and may trigger formal disciplinary procedures in addition to failing consequences
No está permitido utilizar herramientas de IA Generativa durante exámenes o pruebas oficiales salvo autorización expresa del profesor.
El uso no autorizado de IA Generativa en una actividad evaluable o examen podrá considerarse falta grave, con traslado al procedimiento disciplinario correspondiente.
Generative AI tools may not be used during examinations or official tests unless expressly authorized by the professor.
Unauthorized use of Generative AI in an exam or assessable activity may be considered a serious offence and reported under the applicable disciplinary procedure.
- It frames AI as an aid for understanding and academic support, but not as a substitute for personal work or critical thinking
- The university says students may use generative AI as a support tool for learning, provided the use is ethical, critical, and responsible
El uso de herramientas de IA Generativa como apoyo al aprendizaje podrá estar permitido, siempre que se realice de forma ética, crítica y responsable.
ESIC University reconoce que la Inteligencia Artificial Generativa (en adelante, IA Generativa) puede constituir una herramienta útil de apoyo al aprendizaje, siempre que su uso se alinee con los principios de integridad académica, autenticidad en la autoría y desarrollo competencial del estudiante.
The use of Generative AI tools as learning support may be permitted, provided it is carried out ethically, critically and responsibly.
ESIC University recognises that Generative Artificial Intelligence (hereinafter, “Generative AI”) may be a useful support tool for learning, provided its use is aligned with the principles of academic integrity, authenticity of authorship and the student’s competency development.
Research
Academic Integrity
- Failure to provide authorization and explicit recognition makes the use unacceptable
- When AI use is authorized, students must explicitly acknowledge it and provide detailed documentation of how it was used, including prompts, outputs, and how the material was integrated or modified
2. El estudiante documenta detalladamente el proceso seguido y facilita los prompts utilizados, las respuestas generadas y la forma en que estas han sido integradas o modificadas.
Toda utilización autorizada de IA Generativa deberá ser reconocida expresamente por el estudiante, siguiendo las instrucciones proporcionadas por el profesor o por la universidad.
No está permitido presentar como propio un trabajo realizado total o parcialmente por una herramienta de IA sin la debida autorización y sin reconocimiento explícito.
2. The student documents in detail the process followed and provides the prompts used, the outputs generated and the way these were integrated or modified.
Any authorised use of Generative AI must be expressly acknowledged by the student in accordance with the instructions provided by the professor or the university.
Otherwise, the submission of AI-generated content as one's own work will be considered plagiarism or academic fraud.
- The university states that unauthorized AI use can be treated as plagiarism, academic fraud, or a serious offence
- Sanctions may include a failing grade on the assignment or course and referral to the disciplinary procedure under the academic regulations
No está permitido presentar como propio un trabajo realizado total o parcialmente por una herramienta de IA sin la debida autorización y sin reconocimiento explícito. Esta conducta se considerará una modalidad de plagio o fraude académico.
La detección de un uso fraudulento o no autorizado de IA Generativa podrá conllevar la calificación de suspenso en la actividad o en la asignatura, sin perjuicio de otras medidas disciplinarias previstas en la normativa de convivencia y evaluación académica.
El uso no autorizado de IA Generativa en una actividad evaluable o examen podrá considerarse falta grave, con traslado al procedimiento disciplinario correspondiente.
Otherwise, the submission of AI-generated content as one's own work will be considered plagiarism or academic fraud.
Detection of fraudulent or unauthorised use of Generative AI may lead to a failing grade for the activity or the course, without prejudice to any further disciplinary measures provided for in the academic regulations.
Unauthorized use of Generative AI in an exam or assessable activity may be considered a serious offence and reported under the applicable disciplinary procedure.
Institutional & Administrative
- Users must respect privacy, confidentiality, and intellectual property when using these tools
- The university prohibits entering personal, confidential, or sensitive information into public generative AI tools unless there is an adequate legal basis and guarantees under data protection law
No se permitirá introducir en herramientas públicas de IA Generativa información personal, confidencial o sensible de estudiantes, profesores, empleados o terceros, salvo que exista base jurídica adecuada y garantías suficientes conforme al Reglamento General de Protección de Datos (RGPD).
El uso de IA Generativa deberá respetar en todo momento la normativa de protección de datos, propiedad intelectual y confidencialidad aplicable.
Personal, confidential or sensitive information concerning students, professors, employees or third parties may not be entered into public Generative AI tools unless there is an adequate legal basis and sufficient safeguards in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The use of Generative AI must at all times comply with the applicable rules on data protection, intellectual property and confidentiality.
- The policy presents AI as a support tool but does not describe a broader governance structure, committee, or strategic roadmap in the provided texts
- ESIC sets out general institutional principles for generative AI use centered on academic integrity, authorship authenticity, competency development, and legal compliance
ESIC University reconoce que la Inteligencia Artificial Generativa (en adelante, IA Generativa) puede constituir una herramienta útil de apoyo al aprendizaje, siempre que su uso se alinee con los principios de integridad académica, autenticidad en la autoría y desarrollo competencial del estudiante.
El uso de IA Generativa deberá respetar en todo momento la normativa de protección de datos, propiedad intelectual y confidencialidad aplicable.
ESIC University recognises that Generative Artificial Intelligence (hereinafter, “Generative AI”) may be a useful support tool for learning, provided its use is aligned with the principles of academic integrity, authenticity of authorship and the student’s competency development.
The use of Generative AI must at all times comply with the applicable rules on data protection, intellectual property and confidentiality.
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When AI use is authorized, students must explicitly acknowledge it and provide detailed documentation of how it was used, including prompts, outputs, and how the material was integrated or modified. Failure to provide authorization and explicit recognition makes the use unacceptable.
The university states that unauthorized AI use can be treated as plagiarism, academic fraud, or a serious offence. Sanctions may include a failing grade on the assignment or course and referral to the disciplinary procedure under the academic regulations.
The university prohibits entering personal, confidential, or sensitive information into public generative AI tools unless there is an adequate legal basis and guarantees under data protection law. Users must respect privacy, confidentiality, and intellectual property when using these tools.