Guidance (Student Status) – Reinstatement and Re-Entry

• Must be an inactive matriculated graduate student wishing to return to their previous degree program. Non-matriculated, undergraduate, or active graduate students are not eligible for reinstatement.
• Must have been registered for at least one quarter of graduate study at the UW.
• Must have approval from the graduate program to reinstate or re-enter.
• Must satisfy any additional graduate program policies about reinstatement/re-entry.
• International students must have confirmation from the International Student Services office that an I-20 can be issued in time to meet registration deadlines.
• Students must be within their program’s time-to-completion limits. See the Graduate School policy based on certificates and/or degree level.

Students who do not meet these requirements are not eligible for reinstatement/re-entry without a petition from their graduate program. Ineligible students should instead submit a new application for admission after consulting with their graduate program. Please note that students who meet reinstatement requirements but instead submit a new degree application for admission will have their application fee refunded and be assessed the $250 Reinstatement Fee.

Step 1: Student Action

1. Consult with your graduate program advisor before starting a request to confirm eligibility and any internal departmental requirements.
• International students on F-1 or J-1 visas should consult with International Student Services to confirm via timing and registration eligibility.
2. Choose the quarter of return with your program. Students may request the current academic quarter or the next academic quarter.
3. Submit the online Request for Reinstatement (degree programs) or Re-Entry (certificate programs) through MyGrad Program, Reinstatement/Re-Entry Portal*.
• You will receive a confirmation email once your request has been submitted.




Step 2: Department Action

4. The graduate program reviews your request to determine eligibility.
5. If approved, the department submits its approval in MyGrad Program.
• You will receive a confirmation email once departmental approval is complete.




Step 3: Student Action (Payment- Degree Programs Only)

6. If you are requesting reinstatement to a degree program, return to MyGrad Program to pay the $250 Reinstatement Fee via MasterCard or Visa.
• You will receive a confirmation email once payment is received.
• The reinstatement fee must be paid no later than 11:59:59 p.m. PST on the last day of instruction to be reinstated for the requested quarter.
• No fee is required for re-entry to certificate programs.




Step 4: GEMS/Graduate School Action

7. The Graduate School (GEMS) processes the approved reinstatement or re-entry request (weekdays only, excluding UW holidays).
• You will receive a confirmation email once your request has been processed and your registration status for the quarter is active.




Step 5: Student Action

8. Register for the quarter of reinstatement or re-entry to maintain active student status.
9. Update your contact information in the MyUW Student Directory.

Note: If returning to both a degree and certificate program, submit a separate request for each.