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Reinstatement Request Process

Request a Reinstatement

The deadline for requesting a reinstatement beginning Summer 2023 has passed. If you have any questions, please contact the Dean of Students Office.

Deadlines

Academic Year 2022-2023 Deadlines

Reinstatement Deadlines 2022-2023
Quarter Deadline 5:00 PM Central Time
Spring 2023 February 17, 2023
Summer 2023

May 5, 2023: Application Deadline

May 19, 2023: Paperwork Deadline - Students who are applying for reinstatement through CAPS, and who have a mental health provider outside of Northwestern, must submit a signed Release of Information Form(s) from their provider(s) to CAPS and from CAPS to the Dean of Students Office, along with the Provider Report Form(s), by May 19, 2023.

Academic Year 2023-2024 Deadlines

Reinstatement Deadlines 2023-2024
Quarter Deadline 5:00 PM Central Time
Fall 2023 August 4, 2023
Winter 2024 November 17, 2023
Spring 2024 February 9, 2024

Process

The deadline for requesting a reinstatement beginning Summer 2023 has passed. If you have any questions, please contact the Dean of Students Office.

Determinations

The Dean of Students (DOS) will make a determination regarding reinstatement based on the recommendation provided by CAPS and/or Health Services. Reinstatement is based on the student's compliance with the MLOA requirements and their readiness to manage an academic course load and safely function in our community.

The DOS will notify the student and other necessary University offices in writing of the determination, and if approved, whether any conditions will apply. If reinstatement is denied, the student may appeal the determination.

Step 4 -Complete the Former Student to Re-Enter Form
If reinstatement is approved, complete the FRET Form and submit it to your academic dean's office.

Appeal

If reinstatement is denied, the student may appeal the determination to the Dean of Students (or his or her designee) in writing within three (3) business days of the decision. The appeal should be made in writing and should set forth the basis for the appeal.

The Dean of Students shall review the record and any additional information submitted by the student and renders a decision within ten (10) business days of receiving the appeal.

The Dean of Students decision shall be final.

Related Information-Offices Contact Information

Students may wish to communicate with other offices during their reinstatement process. Such offices may include, but are not limited to:

AccessibleNU
Academic Advisor/School Dean
  • Contact your school dean's office for information
Evanston Graduate Financial Aid
Graduate School (TGS) Funding
Residential Services
Undergraduate Financial Aid
Chicago Campus Financial Aid