Pullman Reinstatement

Washington State University expects students to make satisfactory academic progress toward their degree objectives. Undergraduate students are in good academic standing if both their current WSU semester and cumulative grade point average (GPA) are at least 2.0. Students not meeting these requirements are considered academically deficient and will need to apply for reinstatement for continued enrollment. (Please note that a higher GPA may be required to admit to a specific major and graduate with a degree).

Important Information

Please give yourself 120 minutes to complete the Application or Appeal. We encourage you to start no later than 2 hours before the deadline, to give yourself time to thoroughly answer the questions.

Each Application or Appeal has a $75 fee. The fee must be paid before submission. Contact the reinstatement Office if you are unable to afford the fee.

Applications and Appeals must be complete and submitted in full by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be processed or reviewed.

Reinstatement Applications

Former Student Returning (FSR)

The Former Student Returning (FSR) application for Fall 2026 is now Open. Applications are due by Wednesday, August 12th at 5PM PST.

  • This application is NOT for students who are currently enrolled in classes at WSU, or who have just completed classes.
  • If you cancel enrollment while on Reinstatement, you need to complete the FSR application if you intend to return the following semester.
  • If you have been away from WSU for 2 semesters or more (your last semester in attendance was Spring 2025 or earlier), you most likely need to apply for admissions in addition to your Reinstatement application: futurecoug.wsu.edu.
  • Access the application here: fsr.reinstatement.wsu.edu

Academic Regulation 41

The Academic Regulation 41 appeal is Closed for Spring 2026. The deadline was December 29, 2025, at 5pm PST.

  • This application is for students currently on Reinstatement who did not complete one or more of the following by the deadline:
    • Academic Improvement Conversations (AICs)
    • 4 Academic Workshops
    • 3 Success Coaching appointments
    • Career Coaching
  • If you do not have access to this Appeal, and believe you should, please contact us.

Academic Regulation 38

The Academic Regulation 38 reinstatement application for Spring 2026 is closed.

  • Completed applications were due by Wednesday, January 7, 2025, at 5pm PST.
  • This application is for students the first time their GPA is below 2.0.
  • You will receive an email when grades post if you are deficient, with a link to the application you need to complete.

Academic Regulation 38 (second cumulative deficiency)

The Academic Regulation 38 (second cumulative deficiency) reinstatement application for Spring 2026 is closed.

  • Completed applications were due by Wednesday, January 7, 2025, at 5pm PST.
  • This application is for students the second time their Cumulative GPA is below 2.0.
  • You will receive an email when grades post if you are deficient, with a link to the application you need to complete.

Academic Regulation 38b

The Academic Regulation 38b appeal for Spring 2026 is closed.

  • Completed appeals were due by Monday, December 29, at 5pm PST.
  • This appeal is for first-semester students who finish with a GPA below 1.0.
    • College credit taken after high school graduation excludes you from this regulation, and moves you to Regulation 38.
    • Taking a gap year (waiting two full semesters after high school graduation to attend college) before attending college excludes you from this regulation, and moves you to Regulation 38.
  • You will receive an email when grades post if you are deficient, with a link to the appeal you need to complete.
  • Please review the Applications and Appeals section on the FAQ page for information on required documentation.

Academic Regulation 39

The Academic Regulation 39 appeal for Spring 2026 is closed.

  • Completed appeals were due by Monday, December 29, at 5pm PST.
  • This appeal is for students who have received their third Cumulative GPA deficiency.
  • You will receive an email when grades post if you are deficient, with a link to the appeal you need to complete.
  • Please review the Applications and Appeals section on the FAQ page for information on required documentation.

Who needs to apply for reinstatement?

  • Current students whose semester or cumulative GPA is below 2.0 for the first time.
  • Current students whose cumulative GPA is below 2.0 for the second time.
  • Current students who did not complete their reinstatement conditions this past semester
  • Former students returning who were academically deficient, dismissed, or recessed before leaving WSU.

The goal of the reinstatement process is to provide support and resources for WSU students to help them achieve future academic success. Through the reinstatement process, students will work with their academic advisor or coach to create a well-thought-out plan with academic goals and take the necessary steps to achieve them.

Applying for reinstatement is required before a student can enroll in the upcoming Fall or Spring semester.  Reinstatement is not required for summer enrollment. Please note that the reinstatement application is separate from the Admissions Application and the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeal.

Academic Regulations 38A, 38B, 39, and 41  Governing Academic Reinstatement

  • Academic Regulation 38a: Undergraduate students whose semester (excluding summer session) or cumulative grade point average drops below a 2.0 for the first time must apply for reinstatement to continue their enrollment at Washington State University.
  • Academic Regulation 38B: First-Time, first-year undergraduate students are recessed from the University after their first term of enrollment if their semester grade point average is below 1.0 Individuals are recessed from the university for one full semester (Fall or Spring).
  • Academic Regulation 39: Undergraduate students are dismissed from the University after the third semester (excluding summer session) in which the cumulative grade point average is below 2.0. Individuals who are dismissed from the University may not enroll in courses at WSU, including online and branch campus courses, for two full academic semesters.
  • Academic Regulation 41: An undergraduate student who has been reinstated after becoming deficient under Rule 38 or 39 will be on academic probation. Students on probation who fail to comply with the conditions of their probationary enrollment will be dismissed from the University.