Student Policies

On this page:

• Introduction
• General Information
• Academic Student Services
• Academic Policies
• General Student Services
• Getting Involved
• Lake Campus
• General Policies and Procedures
• Student Organization Policies and Procedures

Introduction

The university reserves the right to update, revise, and promulgate these and other policies at any time. The final interpretation of these policies remains with the university. Every effort is made to keep this webpage updated.

Questions and concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Dean of Students.

General Information

• About Wright State
• Statement of Purpose, University Policy 1110
• Mission Statement, University Policy 1120
• Vision Statement, University Policy 1130
• Diversity Statement, University Policy 1230
• Lake Campus 
• Academic Calendar
• Division of Student Affairs
• University Quick Facts and Fact Sheet
• Student Consumer Information

Academic Student Services

• Academic Advising
• Academic Success Centers
• Computing and Telecommunication Services
• Division of Student Success
• Foundation Studies
• Math Learning Center
• Transfer Student Resource Center
• Tutoring Services
• University Honors Program 
• University Libraries 
• University Writing Center

Academic Policies

• Undergraduate Academic Policies, University Policy Series 4000

General Student Services

• Admissions (Graduate)
• Admissions (Undergraduate)
• Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center
• Books and Supplies 
• Bursar
• Career Services 
• Community Standards and Student Conduct
• Counseling and Wellness Services 
• Disability Services
• Financial Aid 
• Hospitality Services
• Inclusive Excellence (Office of)
• LGBTQA Affairs
• Parking and Transportation
• Police Department
• Pre-College Programs
• Print Services
• Raider Cares and Mental Health Emergencies 
• RaiderConnect
• Registrar
• Residence Life and Housing 
• ROTC, Air Force
• ROTC, Army 
• Student Advocacy and Wellness
• Student Health Services
• Student Union Administrative Office
• Student Union Building Information
• Tunnels 
• University Center for International Education
• Veteran and Military Center
• Voter Registration
• Women's Center

Getting Involved

• Why Get Involved? 
• Athletics 
• Campus Recreation
• Performing Arts
• Student Involvement and Leadership 
• Student Government
• Wright State Nutter Center 

Lake Campus

Learn more about Lake Campus by visiting the following webpages.

• About Lake Campus
• Academic Advising
• Academic Policies
• Books and Supplies
• Student Organizations
• Student Services

General Policies and Procedures

This section provides information regarding student conduct and regulations governing university facilities. Another section in the Student Handbook delineates policies governing student organizations. Both the General Policies and Procedures and the Student Organization Policies and Procedures are to be considered equally in force, not mutually exclusive, even when one set of policies does not specifically cite regulations listed in the other.

• Administrative Grievance Process 
• Advertising, University Policy 12120
• Alcohol Consumption on University Property, University Policy 9710
• Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
• Bias Incident Response Team
• Bulletin Boards, Signs, and Posting, University Policy 7120
• Camping Prohibition on University Property, University Policy 7250
• Campus Traffic Control, University Policy 7420
• Code of Student Conduct
• Demonstrations, University Policy 1260
• Disability Discrimination Complaint Procedure 
• Disability Services (Office of)
• Discrimination and Harassment Based on Protected Class, University Policy 8001
• Drug-Free Workplace, University Policy 8240
• Emergency Care for Injuries and Illnesses, University Policy 13270
• Emergency Closing Procedures, University Policy 13220
• Environmental Health and Safety, University Policy 13301
• F-1 International Students, University Policy 3020
• Fire Safety Plan, University Policy 13310
• Firearms, Deadly Weapons, Explosives or Dangerous Ordnances, University Policy 7210
• Gender-Based Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Misconduct, University Policy 1270
• Grill and Trash Can Policy 
• Institutional Identity Program and Publications, University Policy 12030
• J-1 Exchange Visitor, University Policy 3030
• Keys and Locks, University Policy 7130
• Non-occupational Exposure to Blood-Borne Pathogens, University Policy 13350
• Notice of Non-Discrimination, University Policy 1235
• Ohio Residency Policy, University Policy 3060
• Parking, University Policy 7410
• Posting Policy, Student Orgs Policies and Procedures
• Production of Official University Publications and Acquisition of Printed Materials (Printing Policy), University Policy 12110
• Public Records Policy, University Policy 12210
• Reporting Injuries and Illnesses, University Policy 13275
• Responsible Use of Computing Resources, University Policy 11210
• Self-Balancing Personal Scooter Ban, University Policy 7240
• Service Animal Use on Campus, University Policy 13650
• Solicitations, Distributions, and Postings, University Policy 7110
• Student Privacy and Release of Educational Records - FERPA, University Policy 3010
• Student/Resident Immunization and Tuberculosis Screening 
• Tobacco Free Policy, University Policy 7230
• University Marks, Words, Logos, and Symbols, University Policy 12020
• Violence in the Workplace, University Policy 8060
• World Wide Web, University Policy 11100
• Wright State University Network, University Policy 11200

Student Organization Policies and Procedures

Student Organization Policies and Procedures provide information regarding the formation of new student organizations at Wright State University, and the continuation of existing student organizations.

Wright State University recognizes that membership in organizations can significantly enhance the learning and experiences of university students. In addition, the University is committed to cultivating a community that fosters respect for the dignity and rights of all its members. In our community there is no place for hazing which includes abusive behavior, harassment, or assault. Group loyalty and unity is built on trust and mutual respect. Hazing is an abuse of power and relationships, and puts individuals at risk; therefore, Wright State University will not tolerate hazing in any form by any members of the University community. This policy applies to all student organizations including but not limited to fraternities, sororities, military organizations, etc.

Hazing in any form is prohibited.The University will investigate and respond to all reports of hazing as defined in this policy. Retaliating in any manner against an individual who reports hazing or who participates in an investigation of a hazing report is strictly prohibited and will be investigated by the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct. All members of the University community shall cooperate in an investigation of hazing.

This policy applies to all members of the University community. Students, administrators, staff, faculty, consultants, alumni, student organizations (including, but not limited to, fraternities, sororities, military organizations, etc.) and volunteers of any organization are members of the University community for purposes of this Policy.  This Policy applies to hazing that takes place between two or more people affiliated with the University, regardless of whether the behavior occurs on or off University property. This Policy applies regardless of a person's willingness to participate.

Reporting

A. Duty to report:

Immediately upon learning of potential hazing, all employees, volunteers, advisors, consultants, and alumni have a duty to report any alleged violation of hazing. Each mandated reporter must report to the university and to law enforcement.

Separate from and in addition to any administrative duty to report hazing, Ohio Revised Code section 2903.0311 states that "[n]o administrator, employee, faculty member, teacher, consultant, alumnus, or volunteer of any organization, . . . who is acting in an official and professional capacity shall recklessly fail to immediately report the knowledge of hazing to a law enforcement agency in the county in which the victim of hazing resides on in which the hazing is occurring or has occurred." 

B. Filing a report of violation of this Policy:

The Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct serves as the recipient for any complaint or report of hazing in violation of this Policy. Making an intentionally false accusation of hazing is strictly prohibited.

C. Anonymous complaints:

Wright State University is committed to reviewing all reports of hazing. Anonymous reports are accepted; however, the University's ability to obtain additional information may be compromised and the ability to investigate anonymous reports may be limited.

Rights of Those Who Report

The Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct, in its discretion, may not pursue disciplinary violations against students or organizations under the following circumstances: 

• Individuals who are victims of hazing and truthfully report the activities to the University Police Department and/or an appropriate University official. 
• Individuals who have knowledge of a hazing incident, but did not participate, and truthfully report the activities that occurred. 
• An organization that seeks assistance in preventing hazing from occurring, even if past behaviors have included hazing. 
• Any organization that self-reports a hazing incident to the appropriate University officials prior to the incident being reported by another source will be given the opportunity to present to Community Standards and Student Conduct their plans to self-govern and address the conduct violation and change the behavior. At the discretion of Community Standards and Student Conduct, the organization's sanctions could be accepted without any further disciplinary sanctions.
• Any organization that self-reports must identify those individuals responsible for the hazing behaviors to be held individually responsible through the appropriate conduct process. 

Outcomes and Consequences

Hazing is a serious offense, and, therefore, is subject to the full range of sanctions set forth within this Policy. If evidence is presented in subsequent semesters that hazing behaviors have continued within the organization, that organization or individuals may be held responsible for current and past behaviors. Any organization or individual may be found responsible for any violations of this policy if it is shown that the organization or individual did not discourage or did not take reasonable steps to prevent hazing.