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Center for Advising & Career Development

Academic Deficiency

Applying for Academic Reinstatement

There are many academic regulations at WSU.  Some of these regulations define good academic standing; others outline the requirements for reinstatement to good academic standing or to WSU.

Good Academic Standing

Washington State University expects students to maintain academic standards of excellence and make satisfactory academic progress toward their degree objectives. Undergraduate students are in good academic standing if both their current WSU semester and cumulative grade point averages are 2.00 or above. Students not meeting the criteria are considered academically deficient. (Rule 35)

What if you are academically deficient?

Nobody plans to be academically deficient.  Many situations, some within your control and some outside of your control, can contribute to academic deficiency. If you find yourself academically deficient, there are reinstatement steps you need to take depending on the academic "rule" under which you are deficient. These steps also depend on when you were last enrolled at WSU and what campus to which you will apply for reinstatement.

Reinstatement Application Process - Pullman Campus
Former Students: Rule 37, 38 or 39
Current Students: Rule 38, Rule 39 (with 2.0 or better semester gpa), Rule 39
 
FORMER STUDENTS
 
Rules 37, 38 or 39 
Any student who earned below a 2.0 semester or cumulative gpa their last term at WSU and is not currently enrolled at WSU. 
 
What this means:  You are not currently enrolled.  You were academically deficient your last term at WSU.  You want to return to WSU and need to apply for probationary enrollment at WSU.
 
Steps:
  1. Complete a Reinstatement Application and Personal Statement.  Please read the Guidelines for Writing the Personal Statement before writing your answers to the personal statement questions.   
  2. Mail or deliver your typed Reinstatement Application and Personal Statement with your reinstatement application processing fee, to the Center for Advising and Career Development prior to 4:00 p.m. on the deadline date.
 
Application Deadline
  • November 30 for former students who are not enrolled at WSU for Fall 2009

    • Please Note:
  • Students should complete the courses they are currently enrolled in at their institution. Potential reinstatement will be contingent upon earning a C or better in each currently enrolled class.  
  • Students who were dismissed must remain out of WSU for one academic year (Rule 40).  If you are applying for reinstatement after remaining out one semester, you must include documentation of of unusual extenuating circumstances. 
  • Reinstatement requests from former students returning to WSU are considered by the Reinstatement Review Board.  You will receive notification of the Board's decision through email.
  • There will be no opportunity to present your case in person.
    •

    CURRENT STUDENTS
     
    First time deficient with below a 2.0 semester or cumulative gpa
    (Rule 38)
    Read the official regulation/rule.
     
    What this means: You are academically deficient. You need to apply for probationary enrollment at WSU.

    Steps:
    1. Complete a Reinstatement Application.  Note: Application will be available when Spring 2010 grades are released.  Please read the Guidelines for Writing the Personal Statement before writing your answers to the personal statement questions.
    2. Schedule a reinstatement interview through CareerLink.
    3. Bring your reinstatement application along with your reinstatement application processing fee with you to your scheduled interview at the Center for Advising and Career Development. 
       
    Application Period and Deadlines
  • Students enrolled in Fall 2009:  December 28, 2009 to January 10, 2010.
  • Students not enrolled in Fall 2009:  See Former Students above.

    • Please Note:
  • Pre-enrolled courses for spring semester will be cancelled if an application has not been received and approved.
  • If you were living on campus and are not reinstated to Spring 2010, you are responsible for canceling your University Housing Contract.
    • Second time deficient with below a 2.0 cumulative gpa but with above a 2.0 semester gpa
    (Rule 39 - with a 2.0 or better semester gpa)
    Read the official regulation/rule.
     
    What this means: You have shown progress toward achieving good academic standing, however your cumulative gpa is still deficient.  You need to apply for reinstatement and be approved to continue probationary enrollment at WSU.

    Steps:
    1. Complete a Reinstatement Application and Personal Statement.  Note: Application will be available when Spring 2010 grades are released. Please read the Guidelines for Writing the Personal Statement before writing your answers to the personal statement questions.
    2. Mail or deliver your reinstatement application and personal statement, with application processing fee, to the Center for Advising and Career Development prior to 4:00 p.m. on the deadline date.
    Application Period and Deadlines
  • Students enrolled in Fall 2009:  December 28, 2009 to January 4, 2010.
  • Students not enrolled in Fall 2009:  See Former Students above.

    • Please Note:
  • Students with above a 2.0 gpa for the semester are encouraged to apply for reinstatement.
  • Students will be dismissed and pre-enrolled courses for spring semester will be cancelled if an application is not received and approved.
  • Students who are dismissed are required to remain out of WSU for at least one academic year (Rule 40).
  • If you were living on campus and are not reinstated to Spring 2010, you are responsible for canceling your University Housing Contract.
    • Second time deficient with below a 2.0 semester and/or cumulative gpa
    (Rule 39)
    Read the official regulation/rule.
     
    What this means: You are dismissed from WSU and courses for spring semester will be cancelled. Once dismissed, you are required to remain out of WSU for at least one academic year. However, if you have unusual extenuating circumstances, you may apply to be considered for reinstatement.

    Steps:
    1. Complete a Reinstatement Application.  Note: Application will be available when Spring 2010 grades are released. Please read the Guidelines for Writing the Personal Statement before writing your answers to the personal statement questions.
    2. Mail or deliver your reinstatement application, with application processing fee, to the Center for Advising and Career Development prior to 4:00 p.m. on the deadline date.
    Application Period and Deadlines
  • Students enrolled in Fall 2009:  December 28, 2009 to January 4, 2010.
  • Students not enrolled in Fall 2009:  See Former Students above.

    • Please Note:
  • Students who are dismissed are required to remain out of WSU for at least one academic year (Rule 40).
  • If you were living on campus and are not reinstated to Spring 2010, you are responsible for canceling your University Housing Contract.
    • Application processing fees: 
     
    $50.00 for the first reinstatement application;
    $75.00 for the second or subsequent applications. 
     
    Make checks payable to WSU.
     
    Mail or deliver your completed application, personal statement, and check or money order to:

    Center for Advising and Career Development
    Washington State University
    Lighty Student Services Building, Room 180
    PO Box 641061
    Pullman, WA  99164-1061

    If you have any questions about the reinstatement process,
    please contact us at 509-335-6000 or toll free at 1-888-978-7252.
     

    Other Campuses and Distance Degree Program (DDP)

    If you intend to complete your degree through a department at WSU Pullman, but plan to take your final courses through DDP,  you should apply to the Pullman Campus.  All others, use the links below.
     
     
     
    If you have questions about the reinstatement process, please contact the Student Services office at your enrollment location.
    Center for Advising and Career Development, PO Box 641061, Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164-1061, 509-335-6000, Contact Us