Academic Reinstatement Instructions

Thank you for your continued interest in Empire State University.  Our records show that you are currently in academic dismissal status and we must stop the application process at this time. Students in dismissal status who wish to resume their academic studies must be reinstated

ELIGIBILITY

  • In order to be academically reinstated, you must present written evidence that you are prepared to resume studies at the university. 
  • Students in academic dismissal status are not eligible for reinstatement for at least 15 weeks or one term, whichever is longer, from the date of dismissal. 
  • Students with attorney general holds must settle their debt before applying for reinstatement.

PRIORITY DEADLINES FOR REVIEW OF REINSTATEMENT REQUESTS

We will review requests in the order in which we receive them. While we will review all requests up to the start of each term, to ensure that your documents are reviewed in time for the upcoming term, please return your documents by the dates listed below.

Fall 2023:  August 4
Spring 2024:  December 15
Summer 2024:  April 12

PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING ACADEMIC REINSTATEMENT

  1. Update Personal Information through Self-Service Banner. If you cannot remember your login and/or password, contact service-desk@sunyempire.edu.
  2. Complete the Reinstatement Application Form. This form is to be used by students who have been academically dismissed. Applications will be processed and reviewed in the order in which we receive them.  The process can take 30 days from receipt of application.
  3. If you received financial aid or loans in the past, you will need to fill out the financial aid waiver form to be considered for financial aid eligibility.

    Instructions for financial aid waiver form: Click on the “Mitigating Circumstances – Financial Aid” link to download the form. Please fill out the top portion of the form and send it along with your letter. The Financial Aid appeal will require appropriate third party documentation of the mitigating/extenuating circumstances in order to determine whether or not you qualify for financial aid reinstatement. Hence, if you have supporting documents such as a doctor’s note, an accident report, a police report or a letter from your employer, please include this documentation.

QUESTIONS? 

Feel free to contact the Office of Student Support & Outreach by email or phone:
studentsuccess@sunyempire.edu
800-847-3000 x1110