Student Complaint, Dispute, and Appeals

Student appeal

Vincennes University's Distance Education program has established an appeal process for students who do not agree with charges and/or grades that are associated with their record.

*If student is disputing a grade, student is to first discuss the grade with their instructor to see if the matter can be resolved prior to initiating a formal dispute.*

Appeals by students regarding participation, performance, grades, drops, and other related issues should first be addressed directly to the instructor. Appeals and issues that cannot be resolved with the instructor may be addressed with the VU Distance Education Office.

  • Complaints by students regarding discrimination or law violation should be addressed directly with the Dean of Students Office by completing the complaint form.
  • Complaints regarding personal safety violations should be addressed by the VU POLICE Department: 812-888-5555.

If the student feels that the issue is not resolved with the instructor or the VU Distance Education Office, then the student may initiate an appeal with the DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE by completing the complaint forms:

Student Complaints to the State of Indiana

Any student who feels a complaint has not been resolved adequately by Vincennes University has the right to file a formal complaint with the State of Indiana's Commission for Higher Education. Use the Commission's STUDENT COMPLAINT POLICY AND FORM .

Note: The INDIANA COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION cannot review complaints related to course grades, academic sanctions, or discipline/conduct matters.

101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46204-4206
Phone: 317-464-4400
Student Support Center: 888-528-4719

Students can also submit complaints to the governing body of Higher Education for the state or district/territory in which they reside:

STATE/DISTRICT TERRITORY

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