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Petitions, Comments, and Complaints Procedures for Students

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Academic Petitions

Students enrolled in a Wright State course have the right to petition to waive an academic policy or requirement, withdraw from class after the official withdrawal date, removal of hours and points for grades, or substitute classes in a program. 

Petitions are reviewed by a faculty committee and are approved only when supported by documentation justifying an exception to the university policy or requirement. Information on submitting academic petitions can be found at the following sites.

  • Undergraduate Academic Petitions
  • Undergraduate Petition Deadlines
    • Submitting Petition and Documentation: Fridays: December 26, January 30, February 27, March 27, April 24, May 29, June 26, July 31
    • Petition Meeting Dates: Fridays: November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, August 14
  • Graduate Academic Petitions  

Academic Mediation Policies (Grade Appeal)

Each college has an established academic mediation policy for students contesting grading or the assignment of grades. The link to each college’s academic mediation policy is given below. 

The student must follow the process for the college in which the course is offered, not the college in which they are majoring.

Withdrawal and Refund of Tuition

Under exceptional conditions, a student who officially drops or withdraws after the refund period may submit a petition for a partial refund which, if approved, will be prorated according to the date of official withdrawal. Information on refund petitions may be found on the Refunds and Refund Appeals, University Policy 3420 webpage.

  • Refund Petition Deadlines
    • Submitting Petition and Documentation: Fridays: December 5, January 2, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7
    • Petition Meeting Dates: Fridays: November 21, December 19, January 16, February 20, March 30, April 17, May 15, June 18, July 17, August 21

Code of Student Conduct Violations

Wright State is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity. If you have questions about the Code of Student Conduct or wish to report a possible violation of the code, information is available at: Conduct and Academic Integrity Forms  

Americans with Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Wright State University to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable federal and state regulations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability.

For students requesting an accommodation or academic adjustment for a disability please visit the Office of Disability Services website.

If you have concerns or issues regarding our compliance with an accommodation, academic adjustment or any aspect of the ADA please visit Office of Disability Services website or the Ohio Civil Rights Disabilities in Higher Education website.  

Sexual Harassment and Gender Violence

Wright State University is committed to providing an educational environment that ensures all students can learn and live together with a sense of personal safety and mutual respect.

Title IX and Gender Based Violence- I need help- Where to Go?  

Discrimination

Wright State University prohibits discrimination and harassment and works to eliminate both from its classrooms and offices through corrective measures and education.

Filing an University complaint

Filing an Ohio civil rights commission complaint  

Accrediting Organizations

Wright State is a State of Ohio public institution of higher education subject to the policies of the Ohio Department of Higher Education.  Comments and complaints about Wright State may be submitted to the Ohio Department of Higher Education from the Student Complaints webpage.

Wright State is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.  To support the public and the accredited institutions, the Higher Learning Commission has established a policy for submitting complaints about an institution.  The policy is found on the Complaints Against an Affiliated Institution webpage.

Questions about the complaint policy can be submitted by email to complaints@hlcommission.org.  

Out-of-State Distance Learning Students

Pursuant to the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Integrity Rules, Wright State University must provide to its out-of-state distance learning students or prospective students the contact information for filing complaints with each state licensing entity and any other relevant agency that would handle the complaint. View the list of state agencies and contact information.  

In-State Residency Petition

A student who is not a U.S. citizen may be considered for Ohio residency for tuition purposes provided they meet the Ohio resident criteria established in Ohio Administrative Code 3333-1-10 and their legal status is in one of the following categories:

  • Permanent Resident Alien
  • Political Asylee
  • Political Refugee
  • Holder of one of the following visas: A, E, G, H, I, L, P, R, TC, TD, or N

A student who holds a B, F, J, K, or M visa is not eligible for Ohio residency unless the student is married to a bona fide Ohio resident or is the dependent child of a bona fide Ohio resident. To be considered a bona fide Ohio resident, the spouse or parent must meet the residency criteria as established in the residency regulations. The student’s financial dependence on the spouse or parent must be documented on the most current federal tax return.

Provide a copy of the student’s visa or asylee paperwork, or documentation of parole from immigration.

If the student is dependent on a spouse or parent/legal guardian, provide a copy of the spouse’s or parent’s/legal guardian’s visa or asylee paperwork and the documentation listed below to demonstrate Ohio resident status.

Documentation demonstrating Ohio resident status must include:

  • A copy of the closing statement or rental or lease agreement.
  • A copy of the student’s Ohio driver’s license or a letter explaining why the student does not have one.

Note:

  • Civilians should review rules C1, C2, C3, C8, C9, and C11 and Exceptions E1, E4, E5, E6, E7, and E8.
  • Active Duty, Military-Connected, Veteran, and National Guard students should review rules C4, C5, C6, C7, and C10 and Exceptions E2, E3, and E8.

Anonymous Reporting

Wright State University is committed to preventing, detecting, and correcting violations of law and university policy. Each member of the Wright State community shares this responsibility.

Persons may report concerning behavior anonymously by calling the Toll-Free HOTLINE at 1-855-353-3783 or by using the EthicsPoint website.

  • EthicsPoint is a system that allows people to report suspected illegal or unethical conduct anonymously.
  • It is used by thousands of organizations, including hundreds of educational institutions.
  • EthicsPoint is separate from Wright State and does not generate IP log files, so neither Wright State nor EthicsPoint have a means of identifying reporters.
  • Wright State will only receive the information that the reporter chooses to submit.

Wright State University is providing this anonymous reporting service because we want to know about any potentially illegal or unethical activity at Wright State so we can address and correct it.

EthicsPoint is not a 911 or Emergency service. If you need emergency assistance, call 911.