College of Graduate Studies

Grad-AI

Course Designation & Application

Pathways to adoption

We offer three distinct tracks for faculty to adopt the label, depending on the level of curriculum change required.

Pathway 1

Enhance

$1,000 stipend

Integrate AI tools or assignments into an existing course. Designed for a shorter timeline and moderate syllabus updates.

Pathway 2

Create

$2,000 stipend

Develop a new, stand-alone course explicitly focused on discipline-specific AI applications.

Pathway 3

Certify

$3,000 stipend

Develop an Applied-AI Certificate.

How to apply

Faculty may apply for the Grad-AI designation through the Dynamic Application Form. The application captures how AI is integrated into graduate instruction, including:

Alignment with learning outcomes
Student engagement
Faculty preparation
Ethical and responsible use

For full details on pathways, criteria, and review, see the framework.

Open the Grad-AI Application

Download the Grad-AI Framework PDF

Applications are reviewed during scheduled cycles, as outlined in the framework document.

Review Cycle	Application Deadline	Review Period	Decision Notification	First Semester of Use
Fall Cycle	September 30	Oct 1 – Oct 30	December 1	Spring Semester
Spring Cycle	February 28	March 1 – March 30	May 1	Fall Semester