Washington State University expects students to maintain academic standards of excellence and make satisfactory academic progress toward their degree objectives.
Undergraduate academic deficiency
Undergraduate students are in good academic standing if both their current WSU semester and cumulative grade point averages are 2.00 or above, and/or they are eligible to be enrolled.
Students not meeting this criteria are considered academically deficient and must apply for reinstatement.
Determine if you need reinstatement
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Check your grades in myWSU.
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Check for a message in myWSU. This message identifies the regulation under which you are deficient.
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Check your WSU email for a message from Vancouver Reinstatement. This message provides next steps for reinstatement.
Apply for academic reinstatement
The reinstatement application process is different for former students returning and continuing students. Review guidelines for the application process, personal statement topics, information for returning former students, current students and changes of campus. Learn about the reinstatement process and rules.
Application form and guidelines Rules and process
Deadlines for Spring 2025 reinstatement
It is recommended that reinstatement be completed as early as possible for course planning and financial aid purposes.
| If you are: | Deadline(s): |
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| Deficient under Rule 38a or 38b, at the end of the Fall 2024 semester: |
Application Opens - 3pm, December 20 Application Closes - noon, January 3 Rule 39 or 38b petition deadline noon Sunday, December 29 |
| Deficient under Rule 38a, 38b or Rule 39, and required to complete reinstatement conditions during the Spring 2025 semester |
Must complete the reinstatement process* by noon Friday, April 4 Speak with your Academic Advisor prior to the deadline. |
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A Former Student Returning** (FSR) and deficient under Rule 38 or Rule 39 your last semester at WSU Vancouver. |
Must complete the reinstatement process*** |
*For current students, the reinstatement process includes completing an online application and set of modules through Canvas.
**Former student returning: You are considered a former student if you have been absent for more than one semester after enrolling at WSU Vancouver for a fall or spring term as a degree-seeking student.
***For former students returning, the reinstatement process includes completing a reinstatement application, writing a personal statement and completing an interview with your academic advisor.
Extenuating circumstances
If you feel that you have extenuating circumstances that led to your dismissal from WSU Vancouver, please contact the Cougar Center at 360-546-9779 for information on the Undergraduate Petitions Process.