Reinstatement (Undergraduate and Graduate Programs)
Former students who were enrolled in a degree program at Dominican, but who left, or were dismissed from, the University not in good academic standing, and now seek to complete a degree, may apply for reinstatement.
Reinstatement in the university is generally granted if the former student has raised their cumulative GPA to the required minimum through subsequent transferable work at a regionally accredited college or university, presents compelling evidence that the conditions that led to their earlier unsatisfactory performance will no longer affect their studies, and has the approval of the academic advisor and the program director. Students reinstated under this policy will return with a standing of Academic Probation and must maintain good academic standing in the first semester.
Applicants for reinstatement must:
- Have the approval of their academic advisor and Program Director to return
- Be in good financial and disciplinary standing
- Have raised their overall cumulative GPA to the required minimum, through transferable coursework
- Complete and sign the Application for Re-enrollment or Reinstatement available on the Registrar’s Office website.
- Submit an appeal letter citing evidence of having identified and overcome previous academic difficulties
- Send official transcripts to the Dominican Registrar’s Office for all academic coursework taken at any college or university during their absence from Dominican
- Obtain an updated degree checklist from their academic advisor, including the advisor’s allocation of any newly transferred credit in the major, minor, or concentration
- Submit a new Graduation Application, if a graduation application had been filed before leaving Dominican
- Receive clearance from the Registrar to re-enroll under current or previous catalog requirements
- Obtain prior authorization from the Registrar if any courses are to be taken at another institution
Once all required documents have been submitted to the Registrar, and all approvals have been granted, students will receive notification of their new enrollment status. Please allow 10 working days for processing, once all materials arrive.
Reinstatement After Dismissal from an Academic program
Students who were dismissed from a specific program, rather than from the University, must meet that program’s conditions for reinstatement and have approval of the Program Director/Chair. Dismissal from an academic program, such as a graduate program, or Nursing or Health Sciences/Pre-Occupational Therapy, does not necessarily constitute dismissal from the University.
A student who is otherwise in clear academic standing may be eligible to re-enroll in a different major or graduate program. Dismissal from an academic program is not subject to the same appeal process as Academic Dismissal from the University and must be addressed with the Program Chair and the Dean of the School, rather than with the Registrar, the Academic Petition Committee, or the Appeals Committee.