Grammarly is a cloud-based proofreading assistant that reviews documents for spelling, grammar, punctuation, clarity, engagement, and delivery. It uses machine learning to identify possible errors and make suggestions to improve documents. Grammarly has both a stand-alone text editor and an overlay that can be used with any other desktop or mobile application with text editing functionality.

Grammarly is available for licensure and download for Illinois State University (ISU) faculty, staff, and graduate assistants (GAs). While Grammarly does have a generative AI integration, this feature is not currently enabled for accounts licensed through ISU.

Students wishing to use Grammarly may create an account, for which there are free and paid options. If the generative AI functionality is enabled, please be mindful that AI use must be compliant with the student code of conduct and the expectations of individual instructors. Questions about the use of AI should be directed to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Responsibilities or to individual instructors.

Requesting Grammarly (Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Assistants)

ISU Faculty and staff, and GA's may request Grammarly software by submitting a request to the Technology Support Center (TSC). Requests may be submitted by phone at (309) 438-4357, by email at SupportCenter@IllinoisState.edu, or via Livechat at Help.IllinoisState.edu/get-it-help.

When submitting your request, please include the following information:

• Your ULID
• Your affiliation with the University (faculty, staff, or GA)
• A contact phone #
• Your department
• The name of your Associate Dean

The Technology Support Center will create a Request ticket and will process your request pending approval from your Associate Dean. Once granted access to the software, you will receive an email from Grammarly with login and installation instructions.