Student Perceptions of AI: Leveraging Data from Recent Graduates to Inform Campus AI Policies

As higher education grapples with the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI), student voices must inform its responsible integration. This session will share new findings from UCLA’s Momentum research team, based on a 2025 survey of nearly nineteen hundred recent graduates across sixteen universities. Despite frequent personal use of AI, students report limited engagement with AI in academic and career contexts, highlighting key gaps and concerns about its societal impact. In this interactive research session that will blend data presentation with group discussion, attendees will examine how institutions can support ethical and inclusive AI use while bridging barriers to AI adoption. Designed for leaders across academic affairs, student success, and institutional strategy, this session will offer actionable takeaways to inform policy and practice. Join us to engage in a nuanced, data-informed discussion around strategies to promote equitable, student-centered AI integration.