Readmission to the University (Graduate)

Students who have withdrawn, who have been suspended from the university, or have fallen out of enrollment must make a written application for readmission to be re-enrolled in Lakeland classes. Successful readmission requires the complete payment of all prior balances due to the university and approval of the Kellett School Admissions Committee. The approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs is needed for students who were suspended or who were not in good academic standing at the time 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. Such students may be readmitted on academic probation status.

Prior to readmission, the university will conduct an overall review of the student’s records relating to the student’s prior experience at Lakeland University. This review will include academic performance, conduct, compliance with financial obligations, and any other factors deemed relevant. The university reserves the right to make the 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 from the institution.

Readmitted students are subject to the degree requirements in effect at the point of their reentry to the university.

Readmission Following Suspension

In addition to following the steps listed under Readmission to the university, a student who has been suspended is subject to an additional set of rules when applying for readmission. Such a student must wait to reapply until one (1) academic term has elapsed since the student’s suspension. A letter of recommendation from an employer or a supervisor who observed the applicant’s performance during the time of absence from Lakeland is required. Successful readmission is contingent upon the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the approval of the relevant program director.

If readmitted, a student who was previously suspended will be placed on probation until the student’s 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 academic standing will 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.