Reinstatement Information

Students who left Illinois State on probation or who were dismissed from the University have the opportunity to be reviewed for reinstatement.  To discuss your eligibility to return to Illinois State, contact the Julia N. Visor Academic Center at (309) 438-7100.

Please be aware that reinstatement to the University is somewhat uncommon. Typically, a reinstated student has suffered an extenuating circumstance which severely impacted their chances for academic success.

Currently enrolled or continuing students and former Illinois State students follow different procedures for reinstatement consideration.  If you are currently enrolled or were recently dismissed and you wish to continue your enrollment at Illinois State, see the EMAS website for specific instructions. 
If you are a former student who has been away for a semester or more review the process and conditions below.

• Application Process and Deadlines
• Reinstatement Conditions

Application Process
In order to be considered for reinstatement to the University after being away for a semester or more, follow these steps:

1. Complete and submit the Undergraduate Application for Admission to Illinois State University.  Students are encouraged to apply on-line at Welcome2ISU.  An application may also be downloaded at admissions.ilstu.edu/apply/ and mailed to the Office of Admissions, Campus Box 2200, Normal IL 61790-2200.
2. Submit official academic transcript(s) from all schools attended since leaving Illinois State.  Transcripts should be mailed to the address in step #1.
3. As part of the application process you will be asked to write a statement describing your potential to do well academically. Your statement will be reviewed along with all other documentation submitted.
• Your statement should indicate an explanation of any unusual circumstances which contributed to your being on academic probation
• Your statement should include your strategy for academic success (major requirements, earning A’s and B’s)
• Your statement should include the steps you have taken to ensure that you can successfully pursue and complete your intended major.
• Your statement should be no more than 500 words.