Re-Entry

If you've been academically suspended, follow these steps to appeal and stay or return to UWRF.

1. Know If You Have Grounds for an Appeal

Appeals are typically considered for:

• Personal or medical issues that impacted your academic performance.
• New evidence or documentation supporting your case or situation.
• Demonstrated readiness and a clear plan to improve your academic standing.

2. Complete the Re-Entry Application

Submit the re-entry form and include:

• A detailed explanation of the circumstances leading to your suspension.
• Actions you've taken to address those challenges.
• A realistic plan to meet academic expectations going forward.

Deadlines:

• Submit by June 13, 2025 to keep your course registration and housing contract. After this date, courses already registered for will be dropped.
• No applications accepted after August 22, 2025 (Friday before classes start).

Housing questions? Email reslife@uwrf.edu.

3. Attend an Appeal Meeting (If Required)

• Check your UWRF email regularly—some students will be invited to meet with a faculty member or the appeals committee.
• Be ready to discuss your appeal and answer questions about your readiness to return.

4. Plan for Success (Required Step)

After your appeal decision:

• Your adviser or academic coach will contact you to set up your Academic Success Plan, which is required each term while on probation or returning from suspension.
• If you're appealing for financial aid, your plan must be completed and received by our Financial Aid Director before aid is disbursed.

5. Register for Classes 

• Once your Academic Success Plan is approved, you’ll be cleared to register or adjust your courses.
• Stay connected with your adviser and follow your plan for a successful return.

Need Help?

• Student Success: student.success@uwrf.edu or 715-425-4803
• Academic Appeals Questions: admissions@uwrf.edu
• Residence Life: reslife@uwrf.edu or 715-425-4555
• Dean of Students: deanofstudents@uwrf.edu or 715-425-0720

You may apply for Academic Forgiveness at the time of your re-entry if you have not been enrolled at ANY institution of higher learning for at least five continuous years prior to readmission. Through the Academic Forgiveness Policy, UWRF provides an opportunity for the calculation of a new GPA for all subsequent coursework. Once you have applied for re-entry, you will submit your completed Academic Forgiveness application to the dean of the college for your major.

Depending on your residence status, program requirements or other factors, your next steps after admittance may vary. Please contact your adviser or a member of our admissions team with questions.