Our office is happy to help you schedule an appointment either virtually or face-to-face. Please call 269-387-0718 or email ombd_info@wmich.edu to schedule an appointment. Please note that undergraduate students, their navigators and advisors may also schedule an appointment with the Ombuds immediately by using the Student Success Hub. 

 

Fill out the Official Student Complaint Form

Appeal for a Hardship Withdrawal

Appeal for a Non-attendance Withdrawal

WMU Bronco statue.The Western Michigan University Ombuds:

  • Listens to you and discusses your problems and concerns, identifying and evaluating with you options to resolve problems.
  • Provides information on resources within the University that may help you.
  • Opens avenues of communication, investigates complaints, and gathers information.
  • Serves as a neutral party to solve problems and resolve conflict. The Ombuds does not take sides, but works to achieve fair outcomes.
  • Identifies problem areas facing faculty, staff and students, and recommends changes in University policies and procedures.
  • Facilitates processes for hardship / non-attendance withdrawal appeals, course grade appeals and program dismissal appeals.