Official sources · Quick links
Clemson’s AI policies in one place.
The published university sources that govern AI use at Clemson, each linked to the official page with a plain-language line on what it covers. This page organizes; Clemson decides.
Policies change. These links were last verified on August 5, 2026. Always read the official page before acting on anything here. Where this site’s summaries and Clemson’s text disagree, Clemson’s text wins.
The university-wide framework: five core principles, the policy hierarchy, and how AI guidance fits alongside existing Clemson policy.
Allowed, caution, and prohibited uses for coursework, teaching, and research. The fastest answer to “can I use AI for this class task?”
The same allowed / caution / prohibited framing for administrative and operational work.
Data Classification Policy
Clemson reviewed March 13, 2025
The four data classes (Public, Internal Use, Confidential, Restricted) that determine which tools may touch which data.
Rules for using university IT resources, including account sharing and responsible use.
Full policy text is available to Clemson users via the university policy portal.
Account and Password Management Policy
Account types (including visitor accounts), credential rules, and who may hold which access.
Published in Clemson’s internal policy portal; ask CCIT or your unit’s IT liaison for the current text.
The umbrella security policy the AI guidelines operate under.
Full policy text is available to Clemson users via the university policy portal.
Information Security Incident Reporting Procedures
Clemson reviewed October 19, 2023
What to do, and who to call, if sensitive data ends up somewhere it shouldn’t. AI tools count.
Minimum IT Security Standards
Clemson reviewed August 20, 2025
Device requirements by data classification, including which devices are authorized for Confidential data.
The definitions that make the other policies precise: affiliate, data trustee, university-managed device, and more.
Clemson’s rules for AI-generated content in university communications.
The university’s sanctioned AI environment: what it is, who gets access, and how to request an account.
If something goes wrong
Put sensitive data somewhere it shouldn’t be — including an AI tool? That’s a reportable security incident, not a private embarrassment. Call the CCIT Support Center at 864-656-3494 the same day, and see the official incident reporting procedures.