Academic Programs Catalog

The recessed student is normally allowed a second chance to demonstrate satisfactory academic performance. Therefore, the student may apply for readmission to be effective at the conclusion of the specified period of recess. The student may be required to submit a report of activities during the period of recess. The report may be used as one kind of evidence regarding readiness to return. If the student has attended another institution while on recess, they must submit an official transcript and have earned at least a 2.00 grade–point average (GPA), or its equivalent, to be considered for readmission.

Academic dismissal does not imply future readmission nor does it mean the person is forever barred from enrollment at Michigan State University. After a period of at least two years, a student dismissed for academic reasons may apply for readmission.  The applicant must be prepared to submit evidence of growth in maturity and responsibility indicative of capacity to perform university-level work. Declarations of good intentions are not sufficient. Each application will be considered on its merits. If the student has attended another institution while on dismissal, the student must submit an official transcript to be considered for readmission.

For additional information, see Readmission Procedure in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog.

This process applies to students placed on academic recess or dismissal under the Academic Standing for Undergraduate Students policy. It does not apply to dismissals related to student conduct or behavior.
 
Students placed on academic recess or dismissal may appeal to the college of their primary major to return to MSU before completing the required time away. This early return is called reinstatement.
 
Submitting an appeal does not guarantee approval. Appeals are reviewed by the college’s designee, with decisions based on compelling circumstances. The Office of the Registrar maintains records of approved reinstatements and the reasons for those decisions.
 
Students who complete the minimum time away as required under the academic recess or dismissal policy may return in accordance with Readmission after Academic Recess or Dismissal.