Returning from Academic Dismissal

Students who have been academically dismissed may petition to return to the University after two semesters at another institution (summer counts as one semester) by providing the appropriate committee with a written letter of petition. The filing deadline for petitioning is August 1 for fall re-admission and December 1 for spring re-admission.

This letter should contain three main sections:

Address the difficulties you had while you were enrolled at Suffolk University.
Describe what steps you have taken while away from Suffolk University to improve your personal situation (such as academic performance, personal issues, etc.). Be sure to attach any supporting documentation (such as transcripts from other institutions, letters of support from a current faculty member, etc.).
Create an action plan for your return (if reinstated) and describe what you would do to succeed in the future.

To begin the process to return to Suffolk, please contact Peter Fowler, Assistant Provost for Retention (peter.fowler@suffolk.edu).