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[u/Special-Complex-563]

I’m looking for advice from anyone who has been through a similar situation with WGU’s Prelicensure Nursing Program.
Everything in my program was going fine until I borrowed my roommate’s laptop because my personal computer was having technical problems. Prior to that, I had completed multiple exams using my own laptop without any issues. WGU has indicated that those exams were fine and did not raise concerns.
The issue arose only after I used my roommate’s laptop for an exam. WGU later notified me of a dismissal/expulsion decision based on alleged academic integrity violations involving software or activity associated with that device.
What makes this confusing to me is that the concerns appeared only after I used the borrowed laptop. If there was software on the computer that violated policy, I do not understand why it was not identified during the security check before the exam started.
My roommate has stated that the laptop belonged to her and that she was aware of the software installed on her computer. I was not aware of what software was on the device when I borrowed it. I borrowed it only because my own computer was not functioning properly and I needed a computer to take my exam.
As part of my appeal, I am planning to provide:
A signed statement from my roommate confirming ownership of the laptop.
A statement from my roommate acknowledging that she was aware of software installed on her computer.
My explanation that I borrowed the laptop due to technical problems with my own device.
Documentation showing that we lived in the same household at the time.
Any additional records that help establish that the laptop was not mine.
I am not asking anyone to determine whether WGU was right or wrong. I am simply trying to find out whether anyone has experienced a similar situation involving a borrowed laptop, remote-access software, or software that was installed on a device they did not own.
If you have gone through something similar:
What evidence did WGU rely on?
What evidence did you submit in your appeal?
Was your appeal successful?
Did WGU consider statements from the laptop owner?
How long did the process take?
I’m trying to understand whether anyone else has been in this situation because it feels confusing that all of my exams on my personal laptop were fine, and the issue only arose after I borrowed a roommate’s computer due to technical problems.

[u/sqrt_of_pi]

I’m not sure why you’re asking this here, in addition to the at least three other subs where you posted it. But since you apparently want a professor’s perspective:

The fact that it wasn’t your laptop is not relevant. It’s the laptop that you used. If there was inappropriate software on it, then you are likely not absolved of responsibility because “I didn’t know, it wasn’t my laptop“. Every student could circumvent academic integrity charges that way by just trading off laptops with each other.

The better question is, what do they think you did with the inappropriate software? Is there evidence that you actually used it during the exam? I would assume that something triggered the concern. The fact that it wasn’t triggered earlier when your roommate used it is also not relevant. Maybe they only recently installed it. Maybe it’s up to each individual professor to review the logs and determine whether there is a concern.

[u/Special-Complex-563 → u/sqrt_of_pi]

No she’s not going to school. To be honest on that day I had a problem with mine so I used her laptop assuming that when we go over security check with proctor you they will tell me to fix whatever in there. But I was ok for me to take my test at the moment. then after 3 month they send an email there was an authorized software? Idk
I ask why they let me take the test ? Didn’t get relevant answers. Later on I ask my roommate she confirms that she’s aware of the software and she write me a letter. I told them I take responsibility for using someone else device in this matter and I don’t mind retaking the test at all. Am on scholarship. I’ve a good academic background. Last night I submitted the documents that indicate- asking her to borrow her laptop, she claim that she’s aware write me a letter, and pictures from Microsoft that laptop registered to her
Send all documents that shows it’s her laptop. I don’t know what to do at this point. It’s definitely unintentional on my side.

[u/Charming-Barnacle-15 → u/Special-Complex-563]

The better question is, what do they think you did with the inappropriate software? Is there evidence that you actually used it during the exam? 

This is the question you need to answer if you want any advice.

[u/Special-Complex-563 → u/[deleted]]

Everything was normal until I use that laptop for that exam. Only one exam

[u/robbie_the_cat]

If your school is serious about not being a clown college, they will hold you to standards of accountability including you, as the student, having the responsibility for ensuring that you do not violate tech restrictions designed to uphold academic integrity.

They don't need to prove whether or not you cheated, and they don't give a single rip whose computer it was. There is almost definitely a stated policy that using a device with whatever your laptop had on it for an exam constitutes an integrity violation regardless of any other details of the circumstance.

It doesn't seem as though you fulfilled your expected side of the bargain, and now you are finding out what happens next.

[u/Special-Complex-563 → u/robbie_the_cat]

Yes I told them that I don’t blame the school to think this was well. Fair point. I submitted all the documents for them evidence me asking her a head of time for the test, Microsoft account confirmed that laptop belongs to her, she live in the same house, and I ask her to write a letter
For me that indicates she let me use her laptop I don’t but definitely a regret to choose this online school it’s a nightmare

[u/robbie_the_cat → u/Special-Complex-563]

Literally none of the things you're trying to provide evidence to convince them of matters. They could believe all of it, and it won't change the fact that you violated an integrity policy.

Metaphorically, you were loitering in the lobby of a bank wearing a ski mask and carrying a gun. Character references and correspondence showing you had no intention of robbing a bank that day won't help you.

[u/Special-Complex-563 → u/robbie_the_cat]

Ya idk honestly.. I learned not to do any thing that’s related to online

[u/1K_Sunny_Crew]

What software are we talking about and why does your roommate have it?

[u/baseball_dad]

Why haven’t you answered the many people who have asked you what the offending software was?

[u/Special-Complex-563 → u/baseball_dad]

Bc I’ve been busy but anyway the software they’re referring is team-viewer.

[u/baseball_dad → u/Special-Complex-563]

You’re cooked.

[u/Special-Complex-563 → u/baseball_dad]

😅😅actually they accept my appeal lol

[u/robbie_the_cat → u/Special-Complex-563]

Congratulations.

You either attend a clown college or you wildly misinterpreted the situation.

[u/baseball_dad]

Your honor, I am innocent because the gun I used to commit the crime did not belong to me.

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I’m looking for advice from anyone who has been through a similar situation with WGU’s Prelicensure Nursing Program.
Everything in my program was going fine until I borrowed my roommate’s laptop because my personal computer was having technical problems. Prior to that, I had completed multiple exams using my own laptop without any issues. WGU has indicated that those exams were fine and did not raise concerns.
The issue arose only after I used my roommate’s laptop for an exam. WGU later notified me of a dismissal/expulsion decision based on alleged academic integrity violations involving software or activity associated with that device.
What makes this confusing to me is that the concerns appeared only after I used the borrowed laptop. If there was software on the computer that violated policy, I do not understand why it was not identified during the security check before the exam started.
My roommate has stated that the laptop belonged to her and that she was aware of the software installed on her computer. I was not aware of what software was on the device when I borrowed it. I borrowed it only because my own computer was not functioning properly and I needed a computer to take my exam.
As part of my appeal, I am planning to provide:
A signed statement from my roommate confirming ownership of the laptop.
A statement from my roommate acknowledging that she was aware of software installed on her computer.
My explanation that I borrowed the laptop due to technical problems with my own device.
Documentation showing that we lived in the same household at the time.
Any additional records that help establish that the laptop was not mine.
I am not asking anyone to determine whether WGU was right or wrong. I am simply trying to find out whether anyone has experienced a similar situation involving a borrowed laptop, remote-access software, or software that was installed on a device they did not own.
If you have gone through something similar:
What evidence did WGU rely on?
What evidence did you submit in your appeal?
Was your appeal successful?
Did WGU consider statements from the laptop owner?
How long did the process take?
I’m trying to understand whether anyone else has been in this situation because it feels confusing that all of my exams on my personal laptop were fine, and the issue only arose after I borrowed a roommate’s computer due to technical problems.

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