Petition for Academic Reinstatement - Form

Before you complete this form, determine if you are eligible to petition for reinstatement. Students who have been academically suspended from YSU must remain dismissed for at least one semester before being eligible to petition for reinstatement. If you meet this criteria, submit this form to petition for academic reinstatement. The Academic Reinstatement Committee will consider your petition. Submitting a reinstatement form is not a guarantee of reinstatement to Youngstown State University and/or the program you wish to pursue. Petitioners will be notified of the Committee's decision. The Committee's decision is final.

1.) Last Name

2.) First Name

3.) Student Banner ID (Y#)

4.) Date of Birth

5.) Email Address (this may be your personal email if you do not have an active YSU email)

6.) Primary Phone with Area Code

7.) Semester and year of academic suspension

8.) For which semester are you seeking reinstatement:

You must submit your petition by the deadline specified above. You may submit your petition as far in advance of the deadline as you wish. Petitions received after the deadline will not be reviewed.

9.) If reinstated, what major do you plan to pursue?

10.) If you are reinstated, what campus location do you plan to attend?

11.) Have you checked with the Penguin Service Center to confirm that there are no registration holds that would prevent you from registering for classes if you are reinstated?

12.) Have you completed your FAFSA for the academic year for which you want to be reinstated?

If you have been away from YSU for 3 consecutive semesters, you must apply for readmission before the required closing date for the semester. For more information and the application visit Readmission of Former Students | YSU

13.) Have you applied for readmission to YSU?

14.) Have you attended another university since being academically suspended from YSU?

If yes, please provide the name(s) of the institution(s)

Make sure you send an official copy of all college transcripts to YSU Office of Admissions, 1 Tressel Way, Youngstown, OH 44555

Institution(s) Name(s)

15.) Did you earn a degree or certificate?

If yes, please provide the name(s) of the degree or certificate

Name(s) of Degree or Certificate

16.) Have you reviewed the curriculum for the major you wish to pursue and understand the requirements?

Academic Reinstatement Petition Letter

The Academic Reinstatement Petition requires you to write and submit a letter that addresses an explanation of the circumstances that lead to your Academic Suspension, How your circumstances have changed, your academic goals for the upcoming term, and the steps you plan to take to achieve these goals. For more information about the letter, refer to the Petition for Academic Reinstatement page.

Academic Reinstatement Petition Letter

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Supporting Documentation

Please upload additional supporting documentation

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Academic Recovery Plan Agreement

Agreement to follow the Academic Recovery Plan if reinstated to Youngstown State University.
Students who are granted reinstatement will receive an academic recovery plan from the Academic Reinstatement Committee and will be required to review this plan with their academic advisor. The plan may include recommendations such as changing your major, completing an academic reassessment, repeating specific classes, participating in tutoring or individual coaching, seeking mental health counseling, or using other strategies designed to support your academic success.
By submitting this form, I acknowledge and agree to follow the academic recovery plan provided to me. I understand that failure to consistently meet the conditions outlined in the plan may affect my future enrollment at YSU.

Agree

Disagree

Thank you for submitting your Petition for Academic Reinstatement.