Stopping Out and Readmission
Stopping Out
Students who opt to take one or more semesters off from University enrollment are said to “stop out.” For requirements regarding readmission to the University after a stop out period, refer to the table below. Additional explanation is provided in the stopping out sections following the table.
On Ground Students
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One Semester Leave
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One Year or More Leave
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Reapplication to University required.
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Reapplication to University required.
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Complete new application at admissions office. Upon acceptance, directed to advisor to enroll in courses.
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Complete new application at admissions office. Upon acceptance, directed to advisor to enroll in courses.
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Student is subject to the academic catalog requirements outlined in the catalog under which student was originally admitted.
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Student is subject to requirements outlined in the catalog current at time of readmission.
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Online Students
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One Semester Leave
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One Year or More Leave
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No reapplication to University is required.
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Reapplication to University required.
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Contact advisor for enrollment.
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Complete new application at admissions office. Upon acceptance, directed to advisor to enroll in courses.
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Student is subject to the academic catalog requirements outlined in the catalog under which student was originally admitted.
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Student is subject to requirements outlined in the catalog current at time of readmission.
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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.
Readmission-On-Ground Students
Any undergraduate student who has not been enrolled in Lindenwood courses for one or more semesters and who wishes to resume coursework must be readmitted to the University by submitting a new application to the Office of Day Admissions. Students who were suspended at the time of departure from the university must also submit a letter of appeal to the Provost's Office. Upon review of the new application, the admissions office will update the student’s profile in preparation for the student’s return to Lindenwood. Students will be directed to contact their advisors to enroll in classes one the readmit process has been approved.
Notes: (1) Students who are readmitted to the university after an absence of one semester will be subject to the degree requirements outlined in the academic catalog under which the student was originally accepted to the University.
(2) Students who are readmitted to the university after an absence of one year or more will be subject to the degree requirements outlined under the academic catalog current at the time of the student’s return to the university.
Readmission-Online Students
Any undergraduate student who has not been enrolled in Lindenwood courses for two or more semesters and who wishes to resume coursework must be readmitted to the University by submitting a new application to the Office of Evening & Graduate Admissions. Students who were suspended at the time of departure from the university must also submit a letter of appeal to the Provost’s Office. Upon review of the new application, the admissions office will update the student’s profile in preparation for the student’s return to Lindenwood. Students will be directed to contact their advisors to enroll in classes once the readmit process has been approved.
Notes: (1) Students who are readmitted to the university after an absence of one semester will be subject to the degree requirements outlined in the academic catalog under which the student was originally accepted to the University.
(2) Students who are readmitted to the university after an absence of one year or more will be subject to the degree requirements outlined under the academic catalog current at the time of the student’s return to the university.