Reinstatement guidelines (current students only)
To apply for academic reinstatement, complete an online application and set of modules through Canvas. You will have received an email from Vancouver Reinstatement (van.reinstatement@wsu.edu) with a link to the Canvas modules. Didn’t receive the email? Email Vancouver Reinstatement.
Current student reinstatement application process:
- Check your myWSU email for your Canvas modules link.
- Complete the online application and modules through Canvas by the reinstatement deadline.
- Once the modules are complete, your deficiency hold will be removed, and you will be given a set of reinstatement conditions to complete for the semester. Note: failure to complete these conditions by the deadline may result in an enrollment hold for the following semester.
Reinstatement application form (former students returning only)
To apply for academic reinstatement, complete the application form that follows. When complete, print your application, attach your Personal Statement and any supporting documentation, and either hand deliver or email these materials to your advisor prior to your reinstatement interview.
- Applications will not be accepted in the mail via United States Postal Service.
- Review the application form for additional instructions and information.
Your reinstatement application process will be the following:
- Complete the Former student Reinstatement Application (PDF).
- Write a personal statement. Your statement should go over reasons for your deficiency the last semester you were enrolled, what you have done during your time away to prepare for returning to WSU Vancouver, and your strategies for success upon returning.
- Meet with your academic advisor for a reinstatement interview. Email your reinstatement application along with your personal statement to your advisor 24 hours in advance of your interview so that you and your advisor can go over it together when you meet. To find out who you will meet with for your reinstatement interview, email Vancouver Reinstatement at van.reinstatement@wsu.edu.
At the end of your reinstatement appointment, you will find out if you have been reinstated to WSU Vancouver. If reinstated, your academic advisor will work with you on next steps, including selecting your classes, preparing to register if you have not done so already and completing any other to-do items.
Change of campus
- Students who were enrolled and deficient at another WSU campus in the last two semesters and are now are now seeking reinstatement at WSU Vancouver must complete the Change of Campus Form.
- If reinstatement is approved, the Change of Campus form will be processed, allowing the student to register at WSU Vancouver.
After the decision
- Read the information sent to you carefully.
- If you are reinstated, be sure to follow the conditions carefully.
- If you are denied reinstatement, be sure to consider the recommendations carefully if you plan to reapply for reinstatement.