Admission petition process

Transfer and returning students who do not meet established admissions criteria must petition for admission to Wright State University. The information below will help to determine if you need to submit an Admissions Petition.

Transfer Students

You must complete the Admissions Petition Form (PDF) if you have less than a 2.0 cumulative GPA (4.0 scale) from the last institution at which you attempted 12 quarter hours (nine semester hours). If you were dismissed or suspended, you are ineligible to apply for admission for one calendar year from the time of your dismissal or suspension.

Returning Students

You must complete the Admissions Petition Form (PDF), if you:

• were dismissed from WSU.
• have less than a 2.0 GPA from a college/university since last enrolled at WSU.

Disciplinarily Dismissed Students

You must complete the Admissions Petition Form (PDF), if you were dismissed or suspended for reasons other than academics. In addition, you are required to complete and submit a notarized release form that can be obtained from the Office of Admissions.

Any Student Convicted of a Felony

You must complete the Admissions Petition Form (PDF), if you were convicted of felony. In addition, you are required to complete and submit a notarized release form that can be obtained from the Office of Admissions.

Petition Deadlines

To petition for admission, you must submit all application materials, including the Admissions Petition Form (PDF) by the following deadlines to be considered for that quarter's admissions:

A petition file must be complete by the deadline indicated and should include the following information: application for admission, petition form-including any supporting documentation, and official transcripts from every college/university attended.

If you have any further questions about this process, please contact the Office of Admissions.