The student Ombudsman is authorized to receive student complaints of a nonlegal nature arising within the context of campus life, to investigate such grievances, and to recommend corrective measures. Students may also obtain information about university policies and procedures regarding grade disputes, parking citations, financial aid, adds and drops, bars on records, refunds, residency and scholastic probation and dismissal.
Counseling is confidential and is available by phone or in person.
471-7796 Advice, representation, or referral for legal problems is available to students through the Office of the Students' Attorney. There is no charge assessed for advice, referral or general assistance, but payment may be required for court costs and other incidental expenses should the Students' Attorney agree to handle the student's case. The Office reserves the right to accept or decline any individual case and to determine the manner of legal representation that it will provide. Representation may be provided in civil matters such as landlord-tenant disputes, consumer protection matters, deceptive trade practices, property damage claims resulting from automobile accidents, employment disputes, and credit card complaints. The Students' Attorney is prohibited from representing students in criminal and family law proceedings, purely business matters, most civil actions against other students, or in actions directly or indirectly against any part of the University System or its agents.