Petitioning for Reinstatement
Dismissal from IU Bloomington can be a life-altering experience. If you feel that you have turned things around after taking time off and are ready to come back to IU Bloomington, you may want to petition for reinstatement.
Students dismissed from University Division who would like to return into a major in the College or as IUB Exploratory:
- Students dismissed Spring 2024: may be eligible for reinstatement for the Spring 2025 term. Should contact the College’s Office of Undergraduate Retention and Student Success at 812-855-1647 to discuss eligibility. Refer to the College of Arts & Sciences Academic Dismissal FAQs for more information.
- Students dismissed prior to Spring 2024: may be eligible for reinstatement for the Fall 2024 term. Should contact the College’s Office of Undergraduate Retention and Student Success at 812-855-1647 to discuss eligibility no later than June 1. Refer to the College of Arts & Sciences Academic Dismissal FAQs for more information.
Other students who were dismissed from University Division:
- Former University Division students who have been dismissed can petition to be considered for reinstatement after an absence from the campus of at least one fall or spring semester.
- Former University Division students who have been dismissed twice must wait a full calendar year before they can petition to be considered for reinstatement.
If, after reading the information below, you have questions/concerns about the reinstatement process or your eligibility to petition for reinstatement, call (812) 855-6768 to speak to an advisor.