Stopping Out and Readmission

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Academic Procedures

Students who opt to take a leave of absence 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
Up to Two Semesters Leave	More Than Two Semesters Leave
Student should contact the office of Student and Academic Support Services.	Reapplication to University required.
Complete reentry form.	Complete new application at admissions office. Upon acceptance, directed to advisor to enroll in courses.
Online Students
One Semester Leave	Two or More Semesters Leave
No reapplication to University is required.	Reapplication to University required.
Contact advisor for enrollment.	Complete new application at admissions office. Upon acceptance, directed to advisor to enroll in courses.

Readmission—On-Ground Students

Any undergraduate on-ground student who has not been enrolled in Lindenwood courses for more than two 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 once the readmit process has been approved.

Readmission—Online Students

Any undergraduate online 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 and 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.

Readmission and Previously Earned Credits

Upon return from leave, a student’s previously earned credits in the major will be reviewed for approval by the department chair.

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 and Institutional Aid

Students who stop out for two or fewer semesters are eligible for the same merit and need-based grant they received prior to taking leave pending review of FAFSA results for the current year. All other institutional aid will be reassessed at time of reentry.

Students who stop out for more than two semesters will be assessed for merit and need-based aid using their cumulative college GPA and FAFSA results for the current year upon return to Lindenwood. If there are extenuating circumstances that warrant additional assessment, an appeal can be made to the Office of Day Admissions.

Readmission and Catalog Requirements

Any student who is 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.

Any student who is 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.