Student Rights and Responsibilities
Academic Integrity
It is the policy of Wright State University to uphold and support standards of personal honesty and integrity for all students consistent with the goals of a community of scholars and students seeking knowledge and truth. Furthermore, it is the policy of the University to enforce these standards through fair and objective procedures governing instances of alleged dishonesty, cheating, and other academic misconduct.
The following recommendations are made for students:
- Be honest at all times.
- Act fairly toward others. For example, do not disrupt or seek an unfair advantage over others by cheating, by talking, or by looking at other individuals’ work during exams.
- Take group as well as individual responsibility for honorable behavior. Collectively, as well as individually, make every effort to prevent and avoid academic misconduct, and report acts of misconduct that you witness.
- Do not turn in the same work in more than one class unless permission is received in advance from the professor.
- Unless permitted by the instructor, do not collaborate with others on graded coursework, including in-class and take-home tests, papers, or homework assignments.
- Know what plagiarism is and take steps to avoid it. When using the words or ideas of another, even if paraphrased in your own words, cite the source(s). (Note: see Section III, page 4 - Definitions)
- Know that policy-ignorance is no defense. If you have any questions regarding academic misconduct, contact your instructor. Those who violate campus policy are subject to disciplinary action.
The student discipline process for violations of academic integrity is activated whenever an undergraduate or graduate student is accused of violating the Academic Integrity Policy 3720.11. Students who are participating in a professional practice program may be held accountable to additional standards and should refer to all relevant policies and procedures pertaining to their particular school or college.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, sets forth requirements designed to limit the disclosure of student educational records. The law governs access to records maintained by educational institutions and the release of information from those records.
Information identified as public information will be released without a student’s consent. However, a student has the right to have public information withheld if he/she so desires. A student who wants public information withheld (including items to be published in a student directory) shall so indicate by completing a Directory Information Hold/Release Authorization (DocuSign) form, which can be obtained from Enrollment Services.
Wright State University defines public information as the following:
- student’s name
- all addresses
- telephone listings
- major field of study
- dates of attendance
- full or part-time status
- number of hours registered
- special honors and awards,
- degrees awarded
- total hours earned
- participation in officially recognized activities and sports
- most recent previous educational agency or institution attended
- class standing
- weight and height of members of athletic teams.
For further details regarding the privacy policy refer to the Notice to Students located in the undergraduate and graduate catalogs or go to University Policy 3010. Contact Enrollment Services for more information on the University Privacy Policy and to request a Release of Information form.
Amendment of Education Records
A student has the right to challenge the content of his/her education record if the student considers the information contained therein to be inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the privacy rights of the student. If, as a result of the challenge, the university decides the information in the education record is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of the student, the university shall amend the record. If, as a result of the hearing, the university decides that the information in the education records is not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of the student, it shall inform the student of the right to place a statement in the record commenting on the contested information in the record or stating why he/she disagrees with the decision of the institution or both. (Refer to section 3010.10 for procedures).
Note: The right to challenge a grade does not apply under FERPA unless the grade assigned was inaccurately recorded. Under that condition, the record will be corrected.
Student Financial Responsibility
By registering for classes or accepting any service from Wright State University, students accept full responsibility to pay all tuition, fees, and other associated costs assessed as a result of registration and/or receipt of services. Students further understand and agree that registration and acceptance of these terms constitutes a promissory note agreement (i.e., a financial obligation in the form of an educational loan as defined by the U.S. Bankruptcy Code at 11 U.S.C. §523(a)(8)) in which Wright State University is providing educational services, deferring some or all of my payment obligation for those services, and I promise to pay for all assessed tuition, fees and other associated costs by the published or assigned due date.)
Students also understand and agree that if they drop or withdraw from some or all of the classes for which there is registration, the student will be responsible for paying all or a portion of tuition and fees in accordance with the published tuition refund policy. Students should read the terms and conditions of the published tuition refund schedule and understand those terms are incorporated herein by reference. Students also understand that failure to attend class or receive a bill does not absolve the financial responsibility as described above.
For additional information about student financial responsibility please refer to the Bursar’s webpage.
Refund Petitions
Students who have experienced extraordinary extenuating circumstances during a term and who officially drop or withdraw after the refund period may submit a petition for a partial refund which, if approved, will be prorated according to the date of the withdrawal. Nonattendance of classes or failure to pay for classes does not constitute official withdrawal. Refunds will not be granted for a course after one of the following grades has been assigned: A, B, C, D, F, X, I, U, P, S, NR, NU or XU. The deadline for submitting a refund petition and supporting documentation through the DocuSign application is twelve months after the term that is being petitioned.
A student whose refund petition has been denied may file an appeal by submitting a new Refund Petition. A student has an opportunity to re-appeal if new information or documentation is provided within 10 working days of the denial notification related to the refund petition. A new refund petition form must be submitted via DocuSign Letters of Appeal and any additional supporting documentation must be received within 10 working days of the denial notification related to the refund petition. Refund petition decisions that are reversed and approved by the Committee will be prorated based on the date of official withdrawal. The decision of the Refund Appeals Committee will be final.
For additional information about refund petitions please refer to Wright State Policy 3420. For instructions on how to complete the DocuSign form please refer to the Refund and Late Registration Fee Petition Instructions PDF.
Undergraduate Petitions
In unusual circumstances, students may be eligible for an exception to an academic regulation, program requirement, or course substitution. A student may submit a request for such an exception or substitution using the Undergraduate Petition Form through DocuSign. Included in the submission of the petition, students must also include supportive information (from a third party in addition to personal documentation) that verifies the extenuating circumstances.
Except in rare instances where extenuating circumstances warrant such action, petitions will not be reviewed for terms completed more than one year prior or if a student has graduated.
For additional information about the undergraduate petition policy, please refer to Wright State Policy 4090. For instructions on how to complete the DocuSign form, please refer to the Undergraduate Petition Instructions PDF.
Graduate Petitions
Applicants and students who wish to deviate from policies governing graduate students may submit a Graduate Academic Petition to the Graduate School requesting a waiver of policy. Please be aware, however, that some policies are tied to accreditation standards and other external regulations and consequently may not be waived.
All petitions shall provide a rationale with supporting documentation for a waiver of any policy or standard. Students who do not have active student status (per Policy 5220) or have not been admitted into a graduate status cannot petition an academic policy unless the request involves a documented clerical or procedural error regarding an already awarded degree.
For additional information about Graduate Petition guidelines and processes, please refer to the Graduate Programs Policies and Procedures website. For additional information about graduate school policies, please refer to the Wright State Policy website.
Parking on Campus
All faculty, staff, students, and paid contractors, must purchase valid parking permits to park on the Dayton campus. Sharing permits is considered to be fraudulent, violations are subject to fines.
Use your My Parking Account to:
- Order parking permits
- Manage your parking account
- Appeal/pay citations
- Add or update your personal or vehicle information
All faculty, staff, students, service employees, contractors, and visitors are strongly urged to review the Employee and Student Parking Permits website and the University Parking Policy (7410.1) website to review parking privileges and other parking policies before parking on the Dayton campus.
Lake Campus students, please visit the Lake Campus Employee and Student Parking website for parking information.
Tobacco-Free Policy
Wright State University is committed to being a tobacco-free campus. We recognize the serious health consequences of tobacco use both to users and non-users. Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death and disability in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The tobacco-free initiative encourages a cleaner and greener campus while preparing our students for future tobacco-free environments.
The use of all types of tobacco products is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university-owned or leased grounds, including the woods, university-owned or operated residence halls and apartments at Dayton and Lake campuses, and at all university-sponsored events, regardless of location. The policy also applies to off-site buildings and grounds that are solely leased or occupied by Wright State University. Cessation gum, patches, or other cessation products approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration are allowed.
This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
For additional information about the Tobacco-Free Campus initiative, please refer to the Human Resource website. To reference the Wright State Tobacco-Free Policy please refer to policy 7230.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
Wright State University prohibits the use, manufacturing, purchase of, dispensation, or possession of any controlled substance and prescription drug that is not prescribed to the possessor, or other illegal drugs of any kind including drug paraphernalia. The drug-free policy is enforced on all university property and at any locations where employees or students are conducting university-related business or activities and when using university vehicles or private vehicles on university business or in the conduct of university activities.
For additional information about the Drug-Free Workplace Policy, please refer to Policy 8240.
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