Readmission to the University (Undergraduate)

Students who have withdrawn, fallen out of continuous enrollment, or suspended from the university must apply for readmission to the Office of Admissions in order to be re-enrolled in Lakeland classes. Students applying for readmission should apply at least two months prior to the date on which the student wishes to begin coursework. Readmission requires the complete payment of any balances due to the university. The approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs or designee is needed for students who were suspended or who were not in good academic standing when they left the university. These students will be asked to submit grades from any college-level coursework they may have completed elsewhere and/or letters of recommendation from any employers or supervisors who observed their work during the time they were absent from Lakeland.

An overall review of the student’s records relating to prior experience at Lakeland University will occur. This review will include academic performance, conduct, participation in campus community life, compliance with financial obligations, and any other factors deemed relevant. The university reserves the right to make readmission decision based on any combination of the above factors in the best interests of the student as well as the university community. The policy applies to all readmissions regardless of the reasons for the student’s initial withdrawal or suspension from the institution. 

Readmitted students are subject to the degree requirements in effect at the point of their re-entry to the university. Students readmitted after suspension are placed on academic probation for their first term of re-enrollment and must meet the terms of probation in order to be eligible for continuing enrollment. 

Readmission Following Suspension

Students who have been suspended may apply for readmission after one academic semester has elapsed. Successful readmission requires the complete payment of all prior balances due to the university, the approval of the Admissions Advisors, and the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. If readmitted, students who were previously suspended will be placed on probation status until their coursework merits a return to good academic standing. Students who have been readmitted following a suspension must improve their overall GPA each term until they have earned a return to good academic standing. Failure to earn a return to good standing may result in dismissal from the university.

Readmission After Withdrawal or Falling Out of Enrollment

Students who have voluntarily withdrawn or fallen out of enrollment may apply for readmission under the same procedures listed above for readmission to the university. Students who officially withdrew in good standing and are readmitted will return in good academic standing.