Returning to UConn

To return to the University after a gap in a student’s enrollment, the student must complete an application for readmission.

Readmission Deadlines

Fall semester - July 1

Spring semester - December 1

These deadlines are firm. 

Selection of Major

Students applying for readmission typically return to their former school/college. In cases where a student wishes to change their school/college, they may need to initially return to their original program or ACES before applying for admission to the new major. Once you are readmitted, you can explore the options to apply to your preferred school/college.

Special Requirements

The following Schools/Colleges/Programs have major-specific requirements and typically only readmit students who have previously been enrolled in their programs:

CAHNR (Allied Health Sciences, Exercise Science, and Nutritional Sciences)
College of Engineering
Neag School of Education
School of Business
School of Fine Arts
Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing
School of Pharmacy
School of Social Work

Honors Program

Readmission Process

Read below before submitting an application. Please note that readmission is not guaranteed.

Who should reapply?

  • If you have previously attended the University of Connecticut as an Undergraduate student.
  • If there is a gap in your attendance due to any of the following reasons:
    • You took a semester or more off from taking classes
    • You are currently on a leave of absence
    • You withdrew from all of your classes in one semester
    • You have been academically dismissed
      • Individuals returning from academic dismissal should review the information on the Scholastic Standing website which outlines how to prepare for readmission
    • You have earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut and would like to earn a second undergraduate degree
    • You were suspended from the University of Connecticut and you have been approved to reapply by the Office of Community Standards

    What is needed to apply for readmission?

    • To submit the Readmission Application, you will need to know your NetID and password.
      • If you need assistance resetting your NetID/password go to https://netid.uconn.edu or call the ITS Help Center at 860-486-4357 (HELP)
    • A prepared personal statement
    • Transcripts from any other Universities attended while away
    • If you intend to apply for financial aid, fill out your FAFSA as soon as possible. You should not wait for your readmission to be approved to fill out your FAFSA application.

    How long does the application process take?

    Readmission decisions are sent out on a rolling basis following the timeframes outlined below. Decisions may be delayed if an application is incomplete (e.g. missing grades/transcripts, holds, etc.).

    For the fall semester:

    • The application period is open from December 2nd thru July 1st.
    • Applications are reviewed beginning in March, and the process typically takes 6 weeks.

    For the spring semester

    • The application period is open from July 2nd thru December 1st.
    • Applications are reviewed beginning in October, and the process typically takes 6 weeks.

     

    Anyone with questions about their readmission application should contact the appropriate campus representative listed below:

    How will I be notified if I’m readmitted?

    You will be notified of the decision via the email address provided on your application. If your email address changes after you submit the application, please email dos@uconn.edu from the new email account with your name, NetID, and request to update your email address.

    NOTE: You will lose access to your UConn Microsoft 365 account approximately 60 days after you complete your degree or when you leave UConn. You will receive an email from Information Technology Services when your 60-day clock starts and with the exact day your account will close. If you do not export data before your account closes, ITS cannot restore your account. Your timeline for account closure cannot be changed.

    For more information visit here.

    Please contact ITS directly with any questions.

    Readmission Holds

    Certain types of holds will restrict the review of your application, such as bursar holds, immunization holds, Perkins loan holds, Dean of Students Office holds, and any hold administered by the Community Standards Department. To resolve the hold, you must contact the appropriate office, as identified in Student Admin.

    All holds must be resolved prior to the application deadline if you wish for your application to be considered for that term.

     

     

    Ratcliffe Hicks Readmission

    Questions pertaining to readmission to the Ratcliffe Hicks program should be directed to Kristen Dostaler.

     

     

    Academic Renewal

    Undergraduate students who have been separated from the university for at least eight consecutive semesters may seek academic renewal at the time of their application for readmission. Through academic renewal, a student may remove up to 16 credits of coursework with a grade of C- or lower from their GPA calculation after rematriculating at UConn. These courses must have been taken previously at the University of Connecticut. The registered grade, earned credits, and grade points for these courses shall remain on the transcript but will no longer calculate into the GPA. Students shall not receive credit toward their degree for courses placed on academic renewal. Academic renewal can be used only once and is limited to those completing their first bachelor’s degree at UConn.