Students disqualified academically or administratively may apply for reinstatement to their graduate program through a Petition for Graduate Reinstatement, approved by the graduate program coordinator or department chair and by the Office of Graduate Studies. A petition may be approved under one of four options, each named on the petition.
- Under the program of study option, you enroll in 6 to 9 units of coursework approved by your graduate coordinator through Open University and earn a 3.3 overall GPA in those courses, which may count toward your program. Coordinators may contact the Office of Graduate Studies for exceptions to the unit requirement. File the petition after completing the coursework, naming this option and listing the courses taken.
- Under the change of grade option, an incomplete that's resolved or a grade that was posted in error changes your term GPA enough to move your standing from disqualification to continued alert or good standing. Name this option on the petition and attach a copy of the change of grade form as soon as possible.
- Under the extenuating circumstances option, an approved retroactive course or semester withdrawal, filed after academic standing posts, changes your term GPA the same way. Name this option on the petition and attach a copy of the late withdrawal form as soon as possible.
- The special consideration option is reserved for students returning after three or more years who want to enter a new program, or who can demonstrate that life experience has better prepared them to complete their program. Contact the graduate coordinator for that program.
Your graduate coordinator initiates the petition, not you. Work closely with your coordinator so the request carries correct information and so you understand both reinstatement and readmission. International students contact the Center for International Education and work with an advisor there to ensure visa compliance.
A student disqualified a second time normally won't be considered for reinstatement.
How to seek reinstatement
- Address a letter to your graduate coordinator or major department chair, stating why your GPA fell below 3.00, or why you were removed from your graduate program for any issue unrelated to grades. Say how you'll improve your grades or address the other performance issues and remain in good standing if reinstated.
- Meet with your coordinator or chair to discuss the issues in your letter.
- If your coordinator supports reinstatement, they complete and sign the Petition for Graduate Reinstatement and send it, with your letter, to the Office of Graduate Studies at gradstudies@csueastbay.edu. The Director of Graduate Studies has final authority to approve reinstatement.