Rebuttal to Appeal of Final Outcome or Dismissal Letter

This form allows either party (Complainant or Respondent) to submit a rebuttal in response to an appeal of a Final Outcome Letter, an accommodation decision, or a mandatory or discretionary dismissal under the Title IX process. The rebuttal provides an opportunity to address the grounds and arguments raised in the appeal. Rebuttals must be submitted within five (5) business days of the appeal being filed. Upon submission, the rebuttal will be shared with the appealing party. Requests for an extension must demonstrate good cause and be submitted in writing to the Title IX Coordinator by the close of business on the fifth business day. Please complete all required fields and upload any supporting documentation in .pdf, .doc, or .docx format. If you have questions, contact the Title IX Office at titleix@marshall.edu.

Name of Party Completing Form(Required)

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Email address of Party Completing Form(Required)

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Rebuttal Statement:(Required)

Please provide clear, specific, and factual details to support your rebuttal.

Additional Information (Optional):

Please include any other details you believe would assist the University in thoroughly reviewing your rebuttal.

Upload Supporting Documents:

Please upload any additional documents you wish to include with your submission. Accepted file formats are .pdf, .doc, or .docx. To upload, click on "Choose File" to browse and select your document. Please note that while "Choose File" may not appear as a clickable link, it is interactive and will allow you to select your file.

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 25 MB.

Digital Signature:(Required)

Please provide your digital signature in the space below to confirm your submission.

First Name of Party Completing Form Last Name of Party Completing Form

Electronic Signature Verification:(Required)

Please confirm that the digital signature provided is accurate and reflects your intent to submit this form.

I confirm that I am the individual submitting and signing this Rebuttal to Appeal of Final Outcome or Dismissal Letter Form.

Questions or Concerns:

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, please contact Marshall University’s Title IX Coordinator at titleix@marshall.edu.

Important Update: Online Reporting Transition

Beginning Oct. 27, 2025:

The Title IX Office will move to an online-only reporting system. This change reflects a growing trend among Title IX offices nationwide and is designed to help us better serve our campus community.

Our goal is to ensure that Title IX reports are reviewed promptly and thoroughly. In-person and phone submissions, while often well-intentioned, can sometimes involve complex concerns that fall outside the scope of Title IX. These conversations, though important, can require significant time and follow-up, which may delay our ability to respond to Title IX matters with the urgency they deserve.

By centralizing reports through our secure online system, we can more efficiently triage concerns, prioritize Title IX cases, and maintain a consistent and equitable response process for all students, faculty, and staff.

Submit an Online Title IX Report

Please note: Due to staff availability, it may take up to five business days for your report to be reviewed.

If you are in crisis, please call 911 or contact the Marshall University Counseling Center for immediate support:
Prichard Hall, First Floor
304-696-3111
Counseling Center

We appreciate your understanding and remain committed to supporting a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus environment.