Although dismissal may seem like an academic setback, the goal of dismissal is to protect your ability to finish your IU degree in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Time away from your studies allows you an opportunity to address the challenges that have impacted your academic success. If you believe you are ready to return to IU Bloomington, you are eligible to petition for reinstatement.
Petitioning for reinstatement
If you were dismissed from the College of Arts and Sciences before December 2024, you will work with the Office of Undergraduate Retention and Student Success (OURSS) to be reinstated.
- If you have met with OURSS since your dismissal, you are welcome but are not required to meet with OURSS again to discuss reinstatement.
- If you have not met with OURSS since your dismissal, please call 812-855-1647 or 812-855-8245 to speak with us and schedule your required appointment.
You must submit the College of Arts and Sciences Reinstatement Petition by the following deadlines:
| Fall Reinstatement | Spring Reinstatement | Summer Reinstatement |
| June 10 | October 1 | February 15 |
Late or incomplete petitions will not be reviewed.
If you have not been enrolled as a student on any IU campus for at least 36 months, you may be eligible to apply for Fresh Start, which resets your IU GPA. Contact us to schedule an appointment to discuss your eligibility.
Required meeting with the Office of Undergraduate Retention and Student Success
If you are seeking reinstatement, you must meet with a member of the College Student Success Team. In this meeting, we will discuss options for completing coursework either at IU or another institution while you are in academic dismissal status. After the meeting, you will receive the link to the College's reinstatement petition.
College of Arts and Sciences Reinstatement Petition
The Reinstatement Petition is a web form with several sections you must complete:
- Information about non-IU academic work you have completed in academic dismissal status (You must include unofficial transcripts).
- Reflection on the factors that impacted academic success during your IU career, how you have addressed those situations, and whether you plan to change your intended major or degree.
- Creating an enrollment plan for your return semester with your academic advisor.
You will also be able to submit additional information and documents, such as unofficial transcripts from other institutions and letters of recommendation or readiness statements from healthcare providers.
If you were dismissed from the College of Arts and Sciences after December 2024, you were also dismissed from the IU Bloomington campus. You must submit the Petition for Academic Reinstatement to IU Bloomington by the following deadlines:
| Fall Reinstatement | Spring Reinstatement | Summer Reinstatement |
| June 5 | September 10 | February 1 |
If you have not been enrolled as a student on any IU campus for at least 36 months, you may be eligible for Fresh Start, which resets your IU GPA. Contact the Office of Undergraduate Retention and Student Success to discuss your eligibility.
If you were dismissed from a different school at IUB or Advising and Major Exploration Services (AMES, formerly University Division) before December 2024 and you now want to pursue a major in the College, you must first complete the Petition to Enter the College While in Dismissal Status.Your petition will be reviewed, and you will receive information about your next steps.
If you want to change to a different school or major, you should contact Advising & Major Exploration Services (AMES). These advisors will help you determine a path to another unit.