Academic Standing of Undergraduate Students (ASUS)

At the end of each semester, fall, spring, and summer grades are reviewed to determine academic standing. You may find the ASUS university policy here.  

NatSci students who are recessed may petition for reinstatement by completing this Qualtrics form. Petitioning for reinstatement provides an opportunity for students to have their appeal reviewed regarding their academic progress in their most recent semester(s). This opportunity allows students to share extenuating circumstances that impact(ed) their ability to meet the rigors of the University and strategies for returning to “Good” academic standing. If you have experienced extenuating medical circumstances and would like to discuss a medical withdrawal, please email Danielle Flores Lopez, floresd3@msu.edu and we will discuss the medical leave policy. 

Students may submit a petition for reinstatement for a fall or spring semester within the required three consecutive semesters of recess. Petitioning for reinstatement does not guarantee students will be reinstated, and a simple desire to return to the University is not sufficient support for a petition. We expect that students will complete this form for themselves and will not use a third-party service or individual.  

If sexual harassment, sexual violence/misconduct, stalking, and/or relationship violence impacted your success, please refer to these incidents as "personal issues" for the purposes of this petition. We may inquire about the nature of your "personal issue(s)" to better support you and your success. Note: Advisors are Responsible Employees (mandatory reporters) and must report all incidents, as defined above, which are shared with us. To file a report on any of these matters please call your local police department or make contact with an MSU Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) representative (517.353.3922) 

Students who are recessed will be sent a confidential email message with the following information: 

• academic standing, recess 
• deadline to complete appeal  
• a hold/service indicator will be placed preventing adding and dropping courses 
• During your period of recess, you may not enroll for courses at Michigan State University, either on the East Lansing campus or at any of MSU's off-campus centers, including Education Abroad programs.  
• If you have already registered for the coming semester, your registration will be cancelled; any tuition or fees you have paid in advance will be refunded.  
• This may affect your housing, employment, research, please connect with the correct offices/supervisors as appropriate. 
• additional supportive resources  

What do students do during their time away? 

• Students may consider pursuing their education at another institution. Please connect with your major advisor about courses that will transfer. 
• take care of their health and well-being 
• remain/become employed to pay tuition and/or save money
• complete an internship, and/or job shadow to learn more about their interests
• join the military 

Please contact Danielle Flores Lopez, floresd3@msu.edu, Director of Academic Advising and Student Success Initiatives, with any questions.