Academic Reinstatement

Students who have been dismissed from any campus of Indiana University are not eligible to enroll in any courses through IU Indianapolis University College until they have been reinstated. By completing the online reinstatement petition, students are requesting reinstatement to IU Indianapolis University College.

1. Reinstatement for University College students will be the decision of University College.
2. Students' chances for reinstatement will be enhanced by carefully following all directions in the petition for reinstatement. This includes submitting a detailed essay that addresses previous academic challenges; what they would do differently to enhance their academic strengths; plans for using academic resources; and if they have attended another institution after their previous dismissal, evidence (such as an unofficial transcript) of their ability to complete successful academic work upon their reinstatement to IU Indianapolis.
3. Students who are reinstated will be classified as probationary students until their cumulative GPA is 2.0 or above. During the first regularly enrolled semester on probation, students will be strongly encouraged to enroll in no more than 10 credit hours and must achieve a semester GPA of at least a 2.0. In each subsequent semester on probation, students will be permitted to enroll full time (with a minimum of 12 credit hours), but must continue to achieve a semester GPA of 2.0. Failure to meet the semester GPA requirement will result in dismissal.
4. Students who are reinstated must register for full-session courses before the first day of classes of the term for which they are reinstated. If a student does not register for full-session classes, registration will be blocked on the first day of classes. Students may be eligible to register for late-starting classes in the event they did not register at the beginning of the semester. However, registering for late-starting courses will be restricted to only those that will count toward their chosen majors. They must meet with an academic advisor to discuss their course selections before approval for a late registration.
5. Reinstatement after a second dismissal is extremely rare. Students dismissed two or more times who are reinstated must remain in good academic standing each semester as there will be no further reinstatements. Students who wish to petition for reinstatement after two or more dismissals must email reinstat@iu.edu to request an appointment with the director for academic success. Before the appointment, students must submit a detailed plan in writing about their plans to achieve academic success should they be allowed to return. If the director approves the plans, students will then be required to submit a formal petition for reinstatement by the deadline for the semester in which they plan to attend.

1. Update your admission status with IU Indianapolis. If you are transferring from another IU campus or have been away from IU Indianapolis for two or more semesters, please update your IU Indianapolis undergraduate admissions status before the reinstatement petition deadlines listed below (in bold).  
   • Transferring from another IU campus: Complete the intercampus transfer application.
   • Returning after two or more semesters: Complete the returning student application.
2. Complete the reinstatement petition application for the semester in which you want to return.
   
   • Spring semester: August 1 to October 15
   • Fall semester: April 1 to July 15
3. Allow up to four weeks for the retention committee to review your
   petition. You will be notified via the email listed on your petition on the acceptance or denial of your reinstatement petition.
4. Please be advised that University College charges a nonrefundable fee of $25 when submitting your reinstatement petition. A separate email with directions for payment will be sent once your completed petition has been received.

Begin petition (see application dates in #2)

For more information, please contact reinstat@iu.edu.