Stopping Out and Readmission
Semester Undergraduate Students
Stopping out for one semester
An undergraduate semester student may take a leave of absence (or stop out) from the University for one semester (not including the summer term). (Note that any student who takes a leave of absence during a spring semester must also submit a housing request prior to departure to ensure a housing assignment for the following fall semester.)
Students who take a leave of absence must upon their return to campus, visit the admissions office to complete a new application to the University in order to confirm accurate enrollment and reinstatement of financial aid and to be readmitted to the University as described under the Readmission section of the catalog. Students who have received indication of acceptance from the admissions office are eligible to bypass the designated enrollment day and meet directly with an academic advisor to enroll in classes.
A student who leaves Lindenwood University for no more than one semester is subject to the degree requirements outlined in the academic catalog under which the student was originally accepted to the University.
Notes: (1) Reinstatement of any Lindenwood grants that the student was awarded prior to departure from the University is not guaranteed upon the student’s return.
(2) Students who are readmitted to the University after more than one year of absence will be subject to the degree requirements outlined in the academic catalog current at the time of the student’s return to the University.
(3) Upon return, the student’s previously earned credits in the major will be reviewed for approval by the department chair.
(4) Any course or courses that must be repeated will be taken as special topics classes, and credit and GPA for such courses will count toward graduation.
Quarter Students (Graduate or Undergraduate)
Stopping Out for One to Three Successive Quarters
A quarter student may take a leave of absence (or stop out) from a quarter program for up to three successive quarters. During such a leave, the student is not enrolled in courses at Lindenwood; however, the student remains in contact with a Lindenwood faculty advisor. A student who stops out for up to three successive quarters will not be required to complete the readmission process (described below) and may contact his or her academic advisor directly to re-enroll in courses.
Note: (1) Quarter students who re-enroll in courses after three or fewer successive terms of absence will be subject to the degree requirements outlined in the catalog that was current at the time of the student’s original admission to the University.
(2) Lindenwood grants will be reinstated at the time of the student’s return to the University only if the student’s leave does not exceed three successive quarters.
(3) Quarter students who stop out for four or more successive quarters must be readmitted to the University as described below.
Stopping Out for Four or More Successive Quarters
A quarter student who stops out for one year (four successive quarters) or more must reapply and be readmitted to the University in order to continue a degree program. Such students must submit an application for admission to the Office of Evening and Graduate Admissions, as described below.
Note: (1) Students who stop out for four or more successive quarters will be subject to the degree requirements outlined in the academic catalog current at the time of the student’s readmission to the University.
(2) Upon the return of any student after an absence of five or more years, a review of the student’s previously earned credits toward the degree will be reviewed for approval by the program director.
(3) Any course or courses that must be repeated will be taken as special topics classes, and credit and GPA will count toward graduation.
Semester Graduate Students
Stopping Out for One to Three Successive Semesters
A semester graduate student may take a leave of absence (or stop out) for up to three successive semesters (not including summers). During such a leave, the student is not enrolled in courses at Lindenwood; however, the student remains in contact with a Lindenwood faculty advisor. A student who stops out for up to three successive semesters will not be required to complete the readmission process described below and may contact his or her academic advisor directly to re-enroll in courses.
Note: (1) Semester graduate students who re-enroll in courses after three or fewer successive terms of absence will be subject to the degree requirements outlined in the catalog that was current at the time of the student’s original admission to the University.
(2) Lindenwood grants will be reinstated at the time of the student’s return to the University only if the student’s leave does not exceed three successive semesters (not including summers).
(3) Semester graduate students who stop out for four or more successive semesters must be readmitted to the University as described below.
Stopping Out for Four or More Successive Semesters
A semester graduate student who stops out for two years (four successive semesters, not including summers) or more must reapply and be readmitted to the University in order to continue a degree program. Such students must submit an application for admission to the Office of Evening and Graduate Admissions, as described below.
Note: (1) Semester graduate students who stop out for four or more successive semesters will be subject to the degree requirements outlined in the academic catalog current at the time of the student’s readmission to the University.
(2) Upon the return of any student after an absence of five or more years, a review of the student’s previously earned credits toward the degree will be reviewed for approval by the school dean.
(3) Any course or courses that must be repeated will be taken as special topics classes, and credit and GPA will count toward graduation.
Semester Undergraduate Students
Any undergraduate student who has not been enrolled in Lindenwood courses for one or more semesters and who wishes to resume his or her coursework must be readmitted to the University by submitting a new application to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students who were suspended at the time of departure from the University must also submit a letter of appeal to the Lindenwood Associate Provost. Upon review of the new application, the Office of Admissions will update the student’s profile in preparation for the student’s return to Lindenwood. Students without prior approval for a leave of absence will then be directed to attend a scheduled enrollment day on which to enroll in courses. Students with prior approval for the leave of absence will be directed to contact their advisors to enroll in classes.
Notes: (1) Students who are readmitted after only one semester of non-approved absence are subject to the degree requirements outlined in the academic catalog under which the student was originally accepted to the University.
(2) Any student who is readmitted to the University after one year of absence or more will be subject to the degree requirements outlined in the academic catalog that is current at the time of the student’s return to the University.
(3) Upon return of any student after an absence of five or more years, a review of the student’s previously earned credits in the major will be reviewed for approval by the division chair or dean.
(4) Any course or courses that must be repeated will be taken as special topics classes, and credit and GPA for such courses will count toward graduation.
Students who must be readmitted to the University (as described under Readmission above) and who have received indication of acceptance from the admissions office are eligible to re-enroll in Lindenwood courses and will be enrolled in classes on a scheduled University enrollment day. (For dates of scheduled enrollment days, contact the Office of Day Admissions.) Any changes in the student’s degree or major requirements between the time of the student’s departure and the time of the student’s return to Lindenwood will be discussed at the time of enrollment.
All Quarter Students (Graduate or Undergraduate)
Any quarter student who has not been enrolled at Lindenwood University for one year (four successive quarters) or more and who wishes to resume his or her coursework must be readmitted to the University. The student must complete a new application for admission and submit it to the Office of Evening and Graduate Admissions. Students who were suspended at the time of departure from the University must also submit a letter of appeal to the Lindenwood Associate Provost.
After review of the application (and a successful appeal of suspension, if necessary) the admissions office will update the student’s profile in preparation for his or her return to the University. The student will then be directed to an academic advisor to enroll in course.
Note: Readmitted students will be subject to the degree requirements outlined in the academic catalog that is current at the time of readmission.
Semester Graduate Students
Any semester graduate student who has not been enrolled at Lindenwood University for two years (four successive semesters, not including summers) or more and who wishes to resume his or her coursework must be readmitted to the University. The student must complete a new application for admission and submit it to the Office of Evening and Graduate Admissions. Students who were suspended at the time of departure from the University must also submit a letter of appeal to the Lindenwood Associate Provost.
After review of the application (and a successful appeal of suspension, if necessary) the admissions office will update the student’s profile in preparation for his or her return to the University. The student will then be directed to an appropriate academic advisor to enroll in course.
Note: Readmitted students will be subject to the degree requirements outlined in the academic catalog that is current at the time of readmission.