Readmission Policy

The Readmission Policy outlines guidelines for former students who wish to return to their academic program after withdrawal or dismissal. This policy describes the process for determining eligibility, application procedures, and conditions for readmission. It reflects the college’s commitment to academic integrity, professionalism, and student success while upholding program standards and availability. Through this policy, the college aims to provide former students with the opportunity to continue their academic journey while ensuring they are adequately prepared for success upon readmission.

Readmission Policy

• Eligibility for Readmission
  • Former students are eligible for admission one time for a program.
  • Former students dismissed due to safety, professionalism, or academic integrity violations are not eligible for readmission.
  • Readmission decisions are subject to the availability of space in the program.
• Application Process
  • Former students must contact the Admissions Department to initiate the readmission process.
  • Eligibility to reapply will be verified by the Admissions Department in coordination with the appropriate departments (Dean of Students, Student Accounts, the Registrar, Dean/Director of Program).
  • Former student materials will be reviewed by the program-specific Admissions, Progression, and Graduation (APG) Committee.
• Conditions for Readmission
  • Placement and plan of study for former students who are readmitted will be determined by the appropriate Curriculum Committee.
  • Former students may apply for readmission to a program only once.

Readmission Procedure

1. Notification of Intent to Reapply
   • Former students must notify the Admissions Department of their intent to reapply.
   • If dismissed within one year, former students may indicate their intent to reapply via email.
   • If more than one year has passed since dismissal, a new application must be submitted.
2. Application Submission
   • The Admissions Department will provide a link to the online readmission application.
   • Permissions granted through the application process include the review of transcripts, academic records, and supporting documentation, which may encompass the former student’s dismissal letter, official transcripts, readmission requests, recommendation letters, records of academic integrity violations, and course warnings.
3. Readmission Policies
   • Applications must be completed by January 15th for a Summer start, October 1 for a Spring start, or April 1 for a Fall start.
   • Former students dismissed more than one year ago may reapply to start the program over.
   • Readmitted students must retake science courses completed more than seven years ago.
   • If a readmitted student fails a core course within their major, they will be dismissed from the program and deemed ineligible to reapply to that major.
     • If a readmitted student has not taken a core course in their major, the Repeating a Course policy will apply. Failure to meet the requirements of this policy will result in dismissal from the college and ineligibility to reapply to that major.
4. Review Process
   • The Admissions Department will submit application materials, including the former student’s dismissal letter, official transcripts, readmission request, and faculty recommendation letters, to the APG Committee for review.
   • Academic Support Services will provide academic records, such as any academic integrity violations and course warnings, to the appropriate APG Committee for evaluation.
   • Both departments will submit supporting documents to the APG Chair by January 15th for a Summer start, October 15 for a Spring start, and April 15 for a Fall start.
5. Decision Criteria
   • Former students must submit a personal letter addressing each of the following questions:
     • The circumstances that led to dismissal or withdrawal.
     • Evidence of academic progress made since dismissal or withdrawal.
     • Steps taken to enhance academic or clinical performance during the absence.
     • Goals for success and a detailed plan for achieving.
   • Two letters of recommendation from faculty are required, including one from a faculty member who taught a required course within the curriculum. Recommendation letters from Leadership will not be accepted.
6. Communication of Decision
   • The APG Committee will decide based on the submitted materials and notify the Admissions Department.
   • The Admissions Department will communicate the decision to the readmitted student.
   • If accepted, the Dean of Enrollment and Marketing will notify the following individuals: the Dean/Director of the program, Assistant Dean/Program Clinical Coordinator, Chair of the Curriculum Committee, Director of Financial Aid, and Director of Academic Support Services/ADA Coordinator.
   • The readmitted student is not required to pay an enrollment deposit and is reinstated as a future re-entry student by the Registrar’s Office.
7. Post-Readmission Steps
   • The appropriate Curriculum Committee will finalize the readmitted student’s placement, plan of study, and recommended resources.
   • The Dean or Director of the Program will inform the readmitted student of their start date, assigned advisor, and placement.
   • The readmitted student must adhere to an academic recovery plan developed with the Director of Academic Support Services/ADA Coordinator.
   • Failure to comply with the recovery plan will result in an academic hold, preventing registration.