Re-Enrollment
Re-enrollment allows a former Penn State degree candidate who has interrupted continuous enrollment to resume degree candidacy. If a student was previously dropped from degree status due to poor scholarship, reinstatement is also needed prior to submitting a request for re-enrollment. For students who had a GPA below 2.00 and who have not been enrolled for a period of four years or more years, academic renewal may be an option.
Re-enrollment
Re-enrollment is based upon University Policy 58-00 which allows former degree candidates to resume degree candidacy. Students are eligible for re-enrollment if they are in good standing (GPA of 2.00 or higher) and:
- Withdrew from the University while in good standing
- Interrupted continuous degree enrollment during the fall or spring semester
- Cancel a leave of absence
- Return for graduation
Students who left in good standing and who are re-enrolling into their previous major (providing the major is not controlled and is currently offered) will be approved to re-enroll. Students in pre-major status and those who were enrolled in a controlled major and students wanting to re-enroll into a discontinued major should contact the Smeal College Advising Center at 814-863-1947 to discuss their eligibility and options.
Re-enrollment Process
- Complete the Re-enrollment Form and return it to the University Registrar's Office or at the campus you plan to enroll.
- A $20.00 re-enrollment fee is required to initiate the request.
- The University Registrar's Office notifies students of the decision regarding re-enrollment.
For detailed information regarding the Re-enrollment process, visit the University Registrar's Web site.
Re-enrollment For Graduation
If you are planning to graduate during the current semester and need to re-enroll, you must submit the re-enrollment for graduation form to the Registrar’s Office registrar@psu.edu; Fax: 814-863-1929
Returning from Academic Suspension
Per University policy 54-40, students are placed on academic suspension after earning a semester grade-point average of less than 2.00 while on academic warning. Students on academic suspension may not enroll at the University or attend classes for two consecutive semesters (Note: Summer session is equal to one semester and includes all courses offered after Spring semester and before Fall semester).
A student returning from academic suspension must apply for re-enrollment (see re-enrollment process above) and if the re-enrollment is approved, will return to the University in academic warning status, with the former cumulative grade-point average, and with a hold placed on the registration. Students must meet with an academic adviser to develop a plan for academic recovery prior to the hold being lifted.
Students who have returned from academic suspension and do not achieve at least a 2.00 semester GPA, are subject to academic dismissal (54-50).
A student may apply for academic renewal four years after academic dismissal.
Academic Renewal
Academic renewal (University Policy 54-90) provides an opportunity for former students to resume their academic career without being penalized by their past academic record. As a result of Academic Renewal, the following outcomes apply:
- Cumulative GPA starts over
- Prior academic records remains unchanged on the official student transcript. A notation will be included that academic renewal was granted.
- Total credits completed will be recalculated to include only courses with a grade of "C" or higher.
Eligibility Criteria for Academic Renewal in the Smeal College of Business
- Minimum period of four years without enrolling in any Penn State credit courses.
- Previous Cumulative GPA was less than a 2.00.
- Students are eligible for enrolling in a Smeal College major based upon entrance-to-major requirements, minimum GPA, and semester enrollment standards.
Academic Renewal Process
- Complete an Academic Renewal Form and return it to the University Registrar's Office or at the campus you plan to enroll.
- Previous degree candidates apply for academic renewal before applying for re-enrollment.
- The University Registrar's Office notifies students of the decision regarding academic renewal.