Readmission is the process by which a student who has been absent for a defined period, or who has been academically dismissed, must formally reapply before enrolling again.
How it works
The student submits the readmission application by the published deadline. Admissions or the registrar reviews prior academic standing, any holds, and SAP status. If approved, the student may register for the next term. Previously earned credits remain on the transcript, subject to the institution’s policy on course age or grade requirements. The original entering cohort for graduation-rate purposes is unchanged.
Example: a student stops out for three consecutive terms. Institutional policy requires readmission after two missed terms. The student applies, is approved, and enrolls. The student appears as a returning student in Fall Enrollment and remains in the original graduation-rate cohort that began at first entry.
How it differs
Simple re-enrollment after a short stop-out may not require readmission. Initial admission is the process for students who have never attended the institution. Transfer admission applies to students coming from another institution.
Common errors
Treating a readmitted student as first-time for IPEDS reporting. Assuming readmission erases prior academic or SAP deficiencies. Expecting automatic approval after any length of absence.
References
- 1. Common institutional readmission policiesRequirements after extended absence
- 2. IPEDS returning-student treatmentCohort implications
Readmission is the process by which a student who has been absent for a defined period, or who has been academically dismissed, must formally reapply before enrolling again.