Formal Complaint Form

This form should be used to file a formal complaint with Compliance and Civil Rights (CCR). A formal complaint can be filed by a complainant (the person who experienced the misconduct or parent of a complainant where they would otherwise have a legal right to do so) or the Title IX Coordinator, or designee. Formal complaints should be filed when a complainant is seeking an informal resolution or investigation from WSU. For more information, please review the WSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment and the CCR Procedural Guidelines, or contact CCR at 509-335-8288 for a consultation about your options.

The complainant is the person who experienced the misconduct, but can also be the parent of a complainant or the Title IX Coordinator, or designee. Please input your name.

Please input your email address. If you wish to submit a complaint anonymously, please type "N/A."

Please input your phone number (s).

Please select which category you believe the misconduct or harm is based on.

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The Respondent is the person who committed the harm or misconduct. Please enter their name, if available.

Describe your experience and/or the information you wish to file a complaint about. Please include as much information as possible. You may also choose to upload a longer written statement.

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Please describe any reasonable accommodations you would like to request.

When filing a formal complaint, your preferred outcome is considered. Please review the following options and select the option you would like to see the university consider.


Informal Resolution: If both parties provide voluntary, written consent, WSU may engage in an informal resolution process to address concerns. Informal resolutions will result in a binding agreement between parties to comply with specific terms. Terms may include, but are not limited to, agreements to avoid or be trespassed from locations, punitive measures, sanctions, no contact directives, training or educational options, etc.


Investigation: CCR will investigate the complaint and provide an investigative report to a sanctioning authority who may imposed disciplinary sanctions or remedies.

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If you don't know, select Compliance and Civil Rights.

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By typing your name below, you certify that you agree to WSU and CCR's policies and procedures regarding this complaint and any processes that may follow. If you do not want to move forward with a formal complaint at this time, please use the reporting option to that a CCR representative can work with you regarding your concerns. Type your full name in the box below.