Return After Academic Suspension

Returning to UW-Superior after Academic Suspension  

Per AP1302 Academic Standing Policy, academic standing is determined at the close of each semester after grades are submitted. Students are placed on academic suspension due to one of the following circumstances: 

  • Student was on Academic Notice the previous term and their Spring 2024 grade point average (GPA) was below 2.0, which results in two terms with a cumulative GPA below 2.0
  • Student was admitted on probation and required to earn a minimum 2.0 GPA the first term at UW-Superior, however, they did not meet this academic standard 

Students placed on academic suspension are ineligible to re-enroll until they complete an application for reinstatement and are approved. Please follow the steps outlined below, based on the number of suspensions you have encountered. 

Refer to the original email you received from the Registrar’s Office for additional information and contact them directly for assistance at 715-394-8228 or via email at registrar@uwsuper.edu.

Please note that an academic suspension is different than a financial aid suspension. If you’ve received notice of a financial aid suspension, visit the financial aid policies webpage or contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uwsuper.edu or 715-394-8200.

Steps to Return

After a First-Time Suspension

  1. Reapply for Admission (if applicable)
    • If you have taken a semester or more off since your last attendance at UW-Superior, you must reapply for admission through the Admissions Office. 
    • If you have not taken any time off and are continuing immediately, proceed to Step 2. 
  2. Complete the Application to Return After Suspension 
    • You are required to fill out an application to return after suspension. This application includes the completion of an Academic Action Plan, which you will work on with a member of the Educational Success Center. 
  3. Submit the Academic Action Plan 
    • Once you have completed the Academic Action Plan, it will be submitted to the Registrar’s Office. They will then grant you access to enroll through EHive. 
  4. Receive Confirmation from the Registrar’s Office 
    • You will receive an email confirmation from the Registrar’s Office indicating that your enrollment hold has been removed. This will allow you to proceed with enrollment. 
  5. Meet with Your Academic Advisor 
    • Schedule a meeting with your Academic Advisor to remove your Advising Hold. Your advisor will assist you in this process, enabling you to register for classes. 
  6. Register for Classes  
    • After your Advising Hold is removed, you may proceed to register for your classes. 

Important Note

During the semester you return, you will be placed on Academic Notice and will receive additional outreach and support throughout the term. 

Steps to Return After a Second Suspension

All reinstatement petitions require an academic action plan completed with and signed by a member of the Educational Success Center staff. Returning students must also meet any conditions the Credits and Reinstatement Committee places on an approved reinstatement. All applications must be submitted at least seven business days prior to the start of the expected reentry term. 

  1. Reapply for Admission (if applicable)
    • If you have taken a semester or more off since your last attendance at UW-Superior, you must reapply for admission through the Admissions Office. 
    • If you have not taken a semester off and are continuing immediately, proceed to Step 2. 
  2. Complete the Application to Return After Suspension 
    • You must fill out an application to return after suspension. Please note that the application to return after a second suspension must include a personal statement outlining the reasons you were previously unsuccessful and what actions you have taken to address these issues. 
    • Your application will be reviewed by the Credits & Reinstatement Committee, which will draft potential strategies for your re-enrollment. This plan may include the following educational strategies: 
      • Limiting the number of credits you may take 
      • Mandatory meetings with your advisor or support team member 
      • Defining specific, measurable, and realistic academic goals 
      • Completing specific courses or gaining necessary skills for success 
      • Developing and following a Time Management Plan 
      • Attending workshops on study skills, time management, and test-taking strategies 
      • Identifying non-academic barriers to student success 
      • Referral to appropriate campus offices for support 
      • Other strategies deemed appropriate by the committee or support team member 
  3. Review of Your Application 
    • After your application has been reviewed, it will be sent to the Registrar’s Office, which will grant you access to enroll through EHive. 
  4. Receive Confirmation from the Registrar’s Office 
    • You will receive confirmation via email from the Registrar’s Office indicating that your enrollment hold has been removed, allowing you to proceed with enrollment. Please note that you will still have an Advising Hold and an Academic Action Plan hold. 
  5. Meet with Your Academic Advisor 
    • You will need to meet with your Academic Advisor to remove your Advising Hold. During this meeting, your advisor will assist you in placing your desired classes in your shopping cart. You will still have an Academic Action Plan hold at this point. 
  6. Create a Detailed Academic Action Plan 
    • You will need to meet with a member of the Educational Success Center to create a detailed Academic Action Plan. During this meeting, the ESC will remove the Academic Action Plan hold. 
  7. Register for Classes 
    • Once all holds are removed, you may register for your classes. 

Important Note 

During the semester you return, you will be placed on Academic Notice and will receive additional outreach and support throughout the term.  

Steps to Return After a Third (or Subsequent) Suspension

After three or more academic suspensions, students must sit out for at least one fall or spring semester. The Credits & Reinstatement Committee may consider extenuating circumstances. Students seeking reinstatement must fulfill any conditions set by the Committee. All applications must be submitted at least seven business days before the start of the intended reentry term and must be approved by the Committee prior to the first day of that term. 

  1. Reapply for Admission (if applicable) 
    • If you have taken a semester or more off since your last attendance at UW-Superior, you must reapply for admission through the Admissions Office. 
    • If you have not taken a semester off and are continuing immediately, proceed to Step 2. 
  2. Complete the Application to Return After Suspension 
    • You must fill out an application to return after suspension. This application should include a personal statement outlining the reasons for your previous lack of success and what actions you have taken to address these issues. 
  3. Review Application 
    • The Credits & Reinstatement Committee will review your application and determine whether to accept your application for re-admittance. 
  4. If Approved:  
    • The Credits & Reinstatement Committee will draft potential strategies that you must abide by upon your re-enrollment. This plan may include the following educational strategies: 
      • Limiting the number of credits you may take 
      • Mandatory meetings with your advisor or support team member 
      • Defining specific, measurable, and realistic academic goals 
      • Completing specific courses or gaining necessary skills for success 
      • Developing and following a Time Management Plan 
      • Attending workshops on study skills, time management, and test-taking strategies 
      • Identifying non-academic barriers to student success 
      • Referral to appropriate campus offices for support 
      • Other strategies deemed appropriate by the committee or support team member 
    • Review of Your Application 
      • After your application has been reviewed, it will be sent to the Registrar’s Office, which will grant you access to enroll through EHive. 
    • Receive Confirmation from the Registrar’s Office 
      • You will receive confirmation via email from the Registrar’s Office that your enrollment hold has been removed, allowing you to proceed with enrollment. Please note that you will still have an Advising Hold and an Academic Action Plan hold. 
    • Meet with Your Academic Advisor 
      • You will need to meet with your Academic Advisor to remove your Advising Hold. During this meeting, your advisor will assist you in placing your desired classes in your shopping cart. You will still have an Academic Action Plan hold at this point. 
    • Create a Detailed Academic Action Plan 
      • You will need to meet with a member of the Educational Success Center to create a detailed Academic Action Plan. During this meeting, the ESC will remove the Academic Action Plan hold. 
    • Register for Classes 
      • Once all holds are removed and your Academic Action Plan is established, you may register for your classes 
  5. If Denied: 
    • If your application is denied, you can request a re-evaluation through the appeals process. This requires attending a meeting, either virtually or in person, with the Credits & Reinstatement Committee (during fall or spring semesters) or the Joint Instructional Senate Executive Committee (during summer semesters). You must also submit additional supporting information or documentation beyond what was included in your original reinstatement application. The decision made during the appeals process will be final. 

Important Note 

During the semester you return, you will be placed on Academic Notice and will receive additional outreach and support throughout the term.