Petition Policies
An undergraduate student may petition the appropriate college dean or committee for consideration of problems of curricula or admission which are not covered by stated procedures. Curricular petitions must: 1) include a recommendation from the undergraduate student's advisor, 2) a recommendation by the chair of the department offering courses in the subject field or by a special committee overseeing the requirement, and 3) catalog copy of descriptions of courses transferred from other institutions if the course is to be considered in a test of course equivalency. All copies of the petition are to be advanced to the Registrar's Office for action after all signatures are affixed. Decisions may require several weeks, and notice of the result will be mailed to the undergraduate student.
For readmission following a dismissal, please see the Undergraduate Student Dismissal Policy above. Undergraduate students with extenuating circumstances that warrant a review of the dismissal status may petition the Readmission Review Board (RRB) located in the Academic Advising Center. Petitions must be accompanied by relevant documentation from appropriate sources and a thoughtfully prepared Readmission Statement. The RRB will be guided in its decision by evidence of academic potential and readiness to handle the curriculum in a satisfactory manner; evidence of motivation to pursue an educational goal; evidence of corrective measures undertaken by the undergraduate student. Readmitted undergraduate students will have stipulations placed upon their readmission which may include: repeating courses previously taken, limiting the number of credits attempted, enrolling in specific courses, having regular follow-up with an advisor or faculty member, receiving specific assistance from the Career Center, ADA, or other ISU resources, and/or participating in specified study labs or help groups. The deadline for petitions is August 1st for fall semester and December 1st for spring semester. Decisions reached by the RRB are final.