The length of absence, as well as the circumstances of departure, will determine the necessary steps to return.

Reentering, Returning 

Download the Undergraduate Reentry Form in PDF. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Remember to sign the form.

Different processes apply for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. For more detailed information, see the reentry policy in the current catalog.

For more information about returning or reentering Iowa State University, contact the Office of the Registrar at isuregistration@iastate.edu.

Reinstatement

An undergraduate student who has been academically dismissed must complete reinstatement.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. As long as you are returning as an undergraduate student, you simply need to complete a reentry form, even if you wish to change to a different major. The form is available at the top of this page.

No. Students who left Iowa State in good academic standing may use the reentry process. Students who were academically dismissed and absent from the university more than 12 months must also be reinstated. The reinstatement process applies to students who were dismissed from Iowa State for academic reasons.

Students reentering will be assessed the Records and Documents Fee unless it was previously assessed during a prior attendance at Iowa State. The Records and Documents fee will be assessed upon entry to the university for all new undergraduate, graduate, and professional students including new direct from high school, transfer, and reentry students). This fee will replace the transcript fee, schedule change fee, and application for graduation fee.

There is a different Records fee amount for degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students.  Students will only be charged this fee once in their lifetime, with the exception of students who move from non-degree to degree-seeking. Additional Information can be found on the Glossary of Fees webpage.

You should contact the Office of the Registrar at 515-294-1840 or e-mail isuregistration@iastate.edu.