CHS Reinstatement Procedure

The College of Health and Human Sciences academic standards committee is responsible for monitoring the academic progress of all undergraduate students in the college, based on policies and minimum requirements set by the University. The College of Health and Human Sciences enforces the Iowa State University academic probation policy, which includes the policies regarding extenuating circumstances, withdrawing from the university, adding and dropping classes, and academic probation and dismissal. Any student who has been academically dismissed from the university should contact an advisor in the college in which they would like to return and follow the reinstatement procedures required in that college and major. Students who want to return to a major within the College of Health and Human Sciences need to complete the Reinstatement application process below.

  • Complete the Academic Reinstatement Packet (PDF). This must be completed by deadline indicated below.
  • Complete the Educational Career Goals form included in the Reinstatement Packet.
  • Meet with an academic advisor in your intended major. Discuss and develop the long range plan sheet located in the petition packet. The plan must be signed by your advisor. As you plan for your return, note that the first term you return, you will be limited to taking 12 credits during the spring/fall or 6 credits during the summer.
  • If your dismissal and academic progress were related to medical and/or health issues, please provide a statement from a medical professional that the medical and/or health related issues referenced in your petition letter are now stabilized and you are ready to return to the rigors of a college curriculum.
  • If you were not enrolled at Iowa State for two or more semesters (not including summer), submit a re-entry application.
  • Attach any additional materials or letters of reference from faculty or employers that would support your petition, if desired. Letters must be signed and written on business letterhead.
  • Completed application packets should be emailed to: kilbride@iastate.edu
    Links to documents saved in cloud-based systems (e.g., Google Docs/OneDrive) will not be accepted. An actual file must be submitted for review.

Students will be notified of committee’s decision no more than 2 weeks after the submission deadline. If you do not follow all of these steps, the Academic Standards Committee will not consider your petition for reinstatement. No partial, incomplete, or late applications will be considered. It is your responsibility to ensure all materials are submitted.

Re-entrySemester deadline
Fall 2025June 20th, 2025
Spring 2026November 1st, 2025
Summer 2025March 14th, 2025

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