Reinstatement applies to students who were dismissed from Iowa State for academic reasons. Students who left Iowa State in good academic standing or on academic warning or academic probation and who are seeking reentry should utilize the reentry process.
Reinstatement is not automatic. The university policy for Reinstatement is detailed in the catalog. Students who have been dismissed for academic reasons must submit a reinstatement petition.
The college academic standards committee reviews each petition and other relevant information, and reinstatement is based upon that review.
The Academic Reinstatement process requires the following items:
- Apply for Undergraduate Reentry through the Office of Admissions MyAccount
- Note: Your first action within the Reentry application will be to create or reactivate your ISU net-ID. This net-ID will then serve as your primary communication channel (YourNet-ID@iastate.edu). Once created, please monitor this email account for further instructions and any additional requirements.
- To petition for Reinstatement, within the Admissions Reentry application, you will be asked:
- In your last semester of enrollment, were you academically dismissed from Iowa State and not permitted to register for classes? (Yes/No selection) Failure to disclose dismissal status on this reentry application will result in the application being withdrawn. You will then need to complete the reentry application again indicating you are applying for reinstatement.
- If you left Iowa State in Good Academic Standing, or on Academic Warning or Academic Probation, select “No.”
- To petition for Reinstatement, within the Admissions Reentry application, you will be asked:
- Note: Your first action within the Reentry application will be to create or reactivate your ISU net-ID. This net-ID will then serve as your primary communication channel (YourNet-ID@iastate.edu). Once created, please monitor this email account for further instructions and any additional requirements.
- Semester for requested reinstatement
- Program of study for reinstatement
- An explanation for the previous unsatisfactory academic performance prior to dismissal.
- A statement of activities that demonstrate evidence of readiness to be successful upon return.
- Activities may include:
- successful completion of coursework at a community college, college or other university
- work experience
- volunteer experience
- improvements of physical and/or mental health.
- Activities may include:
- Plan of action for success upon return to Iowa State University.
- Proposed coursework for the upcoming two semesters following reinstatement to Iowa State University approved by the student's advisor.
- An acknowledgement that the GPA for the semester following reinstatement must be 2.0 or above to continue the following semester.
Deadline to apply for Reinstatement
| Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 | Fall 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2026 | December 4, 2026 | April 2, 2027 | July 9, 2027 |
Early Reinstatement
Students with significant extenuating circumstances may petition for Early Reinstatement (a waiver of their required semesters of absence as identified the reinstatement policy). Early reinstatement petitions must meet a higher threshold of extenuating circumstances, when reviewed by the College Academic Standards committees, and are therefore not guaranteed to be granted.
Students requesting Early Reinstatement will submit a reinstatement petition, providing the information outlined previously.
Early Reinstatement Consideration Timeline
Application for Early Reinstatement will open immediately following the conclusion of the term of dismissal, and will be closed four days prior to the term for which the reinstatement is sought.