Academic Requirements for Readmission after Dismissal

Students who have been academically dismissed from the University may, during a later semester, request an evaluation for readmission. Readmission after academic dismissal is neither automatic nor guaranteed, and will be considered favorably only when a student’s readmission application indicates a strong probability for academic success. For more information, visit Returning to UConn. Students must meet all posted deadlines for applying for readmission, shared on Dean of Students website.

Before enrolling in additional coursework–whether at UConn or elsewhere–dismissed students should consult with their appropriate school/college and prospective/future academic area non-degree advisor to determining best options based on their unique academic and personal circumstances. Contact the appropriate non-degree advisor for the major or program that you plan to reapply to in a future semester. Students should take into account academic expectations for readmission, outstanding academic requirements, financial implications, financial aid and scholarship eligibility, and realistic timelines for potential readmission. We want to ensure that you understand your options and are intentional and successful during your time away from UConn.

Academic Expectations for Readmission

Review the readmission criteria for the specific school/college you plan to apply to, below. If you plan to apply for readmission at a regional campus, review the criteria for the campus you plan to apply to, as well.

    • These are minimum requirements for readmission and do not guarantee readmission after academic dismissal.
      • Students must complete courses that will show progress toward their desired degree plan or major; typically, this includes general education requirements and/or major requirements.
      • Regional campus students may also be subject to the minimum readmission expectations of their school/college.
      • For more information about completing academic coursework in preparation for readmission, visit Non-Degree Study (Coursework after Dismissal)
    • If you are currently enrolled in courses that you want to have considered in the readmission process, provide an unofficial copy of your transcript as soon as grades have posted to your academic record. Failure to do so will result in a cancellation of your readmission application.

Minimum course credit and/or grade expectations for academic readmission after dismissal for each school/college and regional campus are shared below.

Academic Center for Exploratory Students

Students seeking readmission to UConn via ACES must successfully complete at least six college-level credits after being dismissed. All courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or higher.

Readmission via the ACES pathway often includes (but is not limited to) students exploring potential majors, those in pre-professional programs (e.g., pre-education; pre-Social Work), and students who plan to apply to another UConn major or program requiring an internal or competitive admissions process (e.g., Fine Arts; Nursing).

Students readmitted to ACES after academic dismissal are expected to actively engage with ACES advisors regarding their academic pathway and major selection process during their semester of readmission. Readmitted students should expect to remain in ACES for at least one semester following readmission to the university or until they have met the readmission requirements of their intended school/college, major, or program of interest.

For more information about ACES, visit ACES Frequently Asked Questions.

Reach out to aces@uconn.edu with questions regarding academic requirements for readmission as an ACES student.

 

School of Business

All students seeking admission to the School of Business after academic dismissal from UConn:

  • Students who were academically dismissed from UConn will not be readmitted directly to the School of Business.
  • Instead, students interested in pursuing a major in the School of Business after academic dismissal from the university should apply for readmission via ACES or in another school/college/major for which they meet readmission requirements.
    • Once readmitted to UConn via ACES or another school/college/major, prospective business students can work to meet the School of Business' eligibility requirements and apply through the internal admissions process. Information can be found on the Admission to Business Majors on all Campuses page.
    • For more information about this pathway, contact undergrad.business@uconn.edu.

School of Fine Arts

Previous School of Fine Arts majors wishing to be readmitted to the School of Fine Arts after academic dismissal from the university:

  • Students previously in the School of Fine Arts (SFA) who are applying for readmission to SFA after academic dismissal from UConn must successfully complete at least six college-level credits after being dismissed. All courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or higher. 
  • If you are seeking readmission to the same major within the SFA, there is no requirement for resubmission of portfolio, audition, essay, or interview; however, due to space constraints and other restrictions, readmission to the major is neither automatic nor guaranteed.

Students from other schools/colleges wishing to be admitted to the School of Fine Arts after academic dismissal from the university:

  • The School of Fine Arts does not allow for direct admittance to SFA majors for students not previously enrolled in SFA majors.
    • All SFA majors require either a portfolio review, audition, essay, and/or interview for acceptance.
  • Students not previously enrolled in the School of Fine Arts should apply for readmission as an ACES student or in another (non-SFA) area of academic interest.
  • Once readmitted to UConn, prospective SFA students can apply for consideration to the SFA major of interest.
    • Note: Music, acting, and puppetry offer very limited annual audition offerings.

Visit the following websites for more information about application opportunities after readmission to the university:

Students interested in readmission to any of the School of Fine Arts' programs after academic dismissal are encouraged to contact Amanda Wilde to discuss pathways to readmission.

Neag School of Education

Previous Neag School of Education undergraduates wishing to be readmitted to the School of Education after academic dismissal from the university:

  • Previous Neag Sport Management students seeking readmission to Neag after academic dismissal must successfully complete at least six college-level credits after being dismissed. All courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or higher. 

Students from other schools/colleges wishing to be admitted to the Neag School of Education after academic dismissal from the university:

For more information about pathways to readmission as a Neag School of Education student (after university academic dismissal), contact Ann Traynor.

School of Pharmacy

Previous pre-professional (pre-pharmacy) students wishing to be readmitted to the School of Pharmacy after academic dismissal:

  • Students seeking readmission as a pre-professional pharmacy student must successfully complete at least six college-level credits after being dismissed. All courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or higher. The six credits should be taken in STEM courses that fulfill prerequisite requirements for the Pre-Professional Curriculum (prerequisites for Pharm.D. program entry).

Students from other schools/colleges wishing to be admitted to the School of Pharmacy after academic dismissal:

  • Students not previously enrolled in the School of Pharmacy's pre-professional (pre-pharmacy) program may apply to the pre-professional program if they have:
    • Completed at least six college-level credits after being dismissed. All courses must be completed with a grade of “B” or higher.
    • Completed two pre-professional STEM prerequisite courses in two different departments (or their equivalents) in a single semester (Pre-Professional Curriculum (prerequisites for Pharm.D. program entry).
    • Multiple semesters of prerequisite courses remaining to complete prior to applying to the professional Pharm.D. program.
  • Students not eligible for readmission to the School of Pharmacy’s pre-professional program should apply for readmission as an ACES student.
    • Once readmitted via ACES, prospective pre-professional students should work toward meeting the academic requirements for the major change to the pre-professional pharmacy program, then apply for a major change to the pre-professional pharmacy program. For more information about this pathway, contact Dr. Megan Delaney.

Note: Once readmitted to UConn, students from any major may apply to the School of Pharmacy's professional program, which awards both Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Studies and Pharm.D. degrees. More information on the application process can be found at https://pharmacy.uconn.edu/apply/.

Students interested in readmission to any of the School of Pharmacy's programs after academic dismissal are strongly encouraged to contact Dr. Megan Delaney to discuss ideal coursework and pathways to readmission.

College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

Students seeking readmission to majors in CAHNR must successfully complete at least six (6) college-level credits after being dismissed. All courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or higher and be applicable towards the student’s intended degree program.

Readmission applicants who declare one of the following majors will be subject to department review and admission decision consistent with the procedure applied to current non-major students applying to the major: Allied Health Sciences, Diagnostic Genetic Sciences, Dietetics, Exercise Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Nutritional Science

For more information on readmission to CAHNR after dismissal, visit CAHNR Academic Policies. If you have a question about these policies, schedule an appointment with an advisor in the CAHNR Office of Academic Programs.

 

College of Engineering

Previous College of Engineering students wishing to be readmitted to Engineering after academic dismissal from UConn:

Previous CoE students who are seeking readmission to the CoE after academic dismissal from the university must successfully complete at least six college-level credits after being dismissed.  

  • Students seeking readmission to the following non-space constrained majors after dismissal from UConn: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Physics, Multidisciplinary Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Robotics
    • All courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or higher.  
    • The six credits should be taken in STEM disciplines.*
  • Students seeking readmission to the following space-constrained majors after dismissal from UConn: Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Data Science & Engineering, Management & Engineering for Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering
    • All courses must be completed with a grade of "B+" or higher.  
    • The six credits should be taken in STEM disciplines.* 

*Students with less than 24 completed credits may repeat one non-STEM course, previously attempted with a grade of C- or lower, with permission from the Readmission Advisor/Dean’s Designee in order to meet these requirements.  

Important note: if additional coursework is taken beyond the 2 qualifying courses for readmission, grades in other coursework that are C- or below may affect the readmission application.  

If a previously dismissed CoE student wishes to switch to another major within the College, they may be required to remain in their previous major and apply to the new major at the conclusion of their first semester after readmission to the university. 

Students from other schools/colleges wishing to be admitted to the College of Engineering after academic dismissal from UConn:

  • Students interested in pursuing a major in the College of Engineering after academic dismissal from the university should apply for readmission via ACES or another school/college/major for which they meet readmission requirements.
  • Once readmitted to UConn via ACES or another school/college/major, prospective COE students can work to meet COE eligibility requirements and apply through the internal admissions process. Information can be found on the Apply for College of Engineering Majors page.

Students with questions about academic readmission to any of the College of Engineering's programs after university academic dismissal are encouraged to contact Shoshana Armington to discuss ideal coursework and pathways to readmission.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Students seeking readmission to majors in CLAS must successfully complete at least twelve (12) college-level credits after being dismissed. All courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or higher and be applicable towards the students intended degree program.

For more information on readmission to CLAS after dismissal, visit CLAS Academic Policies. If you have a question about these policies, schedule an appointment with the CLAS Academic Services Center.

School of Nursing

All students seeking to be admitted to the School of Nursing after academic dismissal from the university:

  • Students seeking academic readmission to the Nursing program should reach out to the Prelicensure Director, Jean Coffey, for more information.

Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture

Students seeking readmission to majors in RHSA must successfully complete at least six (6) college-level credits after being dismissed. All courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or higher.

Students interested in readmission to any RHSA majors after academic dismissal are strongly encouraged to contact Kristen Dostaler to discuss ideal coursework and pathways to readmission.

Note: The minimum coursework expectations shared above apply to students academically dismissed from the university and seeking readmission to UConn. They are separate and distinct from Supplementary Scholastic Standards applied to current UConn students who were dismissed from their school/college, major, or program, typically to ACES. 

Regional Campus Students

Note: Regional campus students may also be subject to the minimum readmission requirements of their school/college, listed above. If you have questions about how these requirements apply to you, contact your regional campus advising center for support.

Avery Point

In order to qualify for academic readmission, Avery Point students who have been dismissed from UConn must earn at least six (6) credits of coursework with a "B" or better or twelve (12) credits with C+ or better.

These are the established guidelines, but students are welcome to provide additional information or documentation as to why they will be able to find success and improvement upon their return to UConn Avery Point.

Reach out to Noemi Maldonado to discuss your academic plans, review your transcript, and plan for future readmission to UConn Avery Point.

Stamford

In order to qualify for academic readmission, Stamford students must earn at least six (6) college-level credits after being dismissed from UConn. All courses should be completed with a grade of "B" or higher.

Reach out to Jennifer Testin to discuss your plans, review your transcript, and plan for future readmission to UConn Stamford.

 

Hartford

In order to qualify for academic readmission, Hartford students who have been dismissed from UConn must earn at least six (6) credits of coursework with a "B" or better (3.0). 

Reach out to Christine Mosman to discuss your plans, review your transcript, and plan for future readmission to UConn Hartford.

Waterbury

In order to qualify for academic readmission, Waterbury students must earn at least six (6) college-level credits after being dismissed from UConn. All courses should be completed with a grade of "B" or higher.

Reach out to Jamie Caruso to discuss your plans, review your transcript, and plan for future readmission to UConn Waterbury.