Academic Restoration Process

There are multiple steps related to this process. This guide is to assist anyone who will be working with and advising students through this complex process.

Identification:

1. Student contacts a college with interest in returning to complete a U of M degree.
2. Student completes Return to the U/readmission form.
3. College identifies the student as a potential candidate for Academic Restoration by completing the Academic Restoration Referral form with information about how the student meets the following criteria:
   1. Student is eligible for readmission to their intended college,
   2. Student has not taken University of Minnesota classes for a minimum of 5 years,
   3. Student intends to complete an undergraduate degree,
   4. Student lacks a viable path to complete a U of M degree without Academic Restoration.

Review:

4. Representatives from campus registrars, Office of Undergraduate Education, and OSF/One Stop/OFAS meet to review the student record and advise the college. The focus of this initial review will be:
   1. Does the student meet Academic Restoration eligibility criteria?
   2. Does the student need to repeat courses for the intended degree program?
   3. Review potential obstacles for the student (e.g. financial).
   4. Connect with system campus colleagues during this step to ensure system-wide consistency.
5. The preliminary decision is communicated to the college and student.

Completing the Academic Restoration Requirements:

6. Student submits the Academic Restoration Agreement acknowledging the understanding of Academic Restoration criteria and strategies for success.
7. The college works with the student to plan for the 12 credits to be completed prior to the application of Academic Restoration.
   1. The student is also expected to meet with a One Stop financial aid counselor prior to enrolling.
   2. Develop a “Candidate for Academic Restoration” tag in APLUS to be added to the student record as they begin registering for the 12 credits.
      1. In parallel with adding an advising note document the Academic Restoration expectations communicated to the student.

Application of Academic Restoration

8. Upon the completion of 12 credits the student’s advisor submits the Academic Restoration Completion form.
9. OTR updates the student record and removes the APLUS tag: “Candidate for Academic Restoration.”