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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
| 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
| 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
- Phone: 847-467-5530
- Website: northwestern.edu/accessiblenu/
- Email: accessiblenu@northwestern.edu
Academic Advisor/School Dean
- Contact your school dean's office for information
Evanston Graduate Financial Aid
- Phone: 847-491-8950
- Website: https://www.northwestern.edu/evanston-graduate-financial-aid/contact/index.html
- Email: gradfinaid@northwestern.edu
Graduate School (TGS) Funding
- Phone: 847-491-5279
- Website: tgs.northwestern.edu/funding/index.html
- Email: tgs@northwestern.edu
Residential Services
- 2122 Sheridan Road, Suite 150
- Phone: 847-467-HOME (4663)
- Housing Assignments website
- Housing email: housing@northwestern.edu
Undergraduate Financial Aid
- Phone: 847-491-7400
- Website: undergradaid.northwestern.edu/
- Email: undergradaid@u.northwestern.edu
Chicago Campus Financial Aid
- Phone: 312-503-8722
- Website: chicagofinancialaid.northwestern.edu/
- Email: financial-aid-chicago@northwestern.edu