Apply Guide: Returning Students

How to Apply to Main Campus as a Returning Undergraduate Student

 

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Admissions Criteria

You are considered a returning undergraduate student if you:

  • attended the University of Arizona as a degree-seeking undergraduate in the past, left in poor academic standing, and have missed at least one semester
  • were enrolled as a degree-seeking undergraduate, then withdrew and received grades reflecting that you “Withdrew” (e.g. WC), and more than two consecutive semesters have passed following your withdrawal
  • were enrolled at the University of Arizona last semester as a continuing degree-seeking undergraduate student, then dropped all of your classes and no grades appear on your record for that semester
  • are a graduating Arizona student, or have already graduated from the UA, and you wish to continue as a degree-seeking student

If you left the university in good academic standing and have missed no more than two consecutive, regular semesters, you may return without applying for readmission through our Back2UA program. International students must contact International Student Services to request a new immigration document and check in with the Back2UA office before registering for classes. Please visit the Back2UA website for more information >>

If you were on academic probation or have missed more than two consecutive, regular semesters, you must apply for readmission.

When You Should Apply

Your application deadlines vary depending on the semester you are applying for, and your status when you left the university:

  • Good Standing means that you left the university with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Probation or Disqualification means that you left the university with a GPA below 2.0

Fall Semester Application Deadlines (Fall Semester begins in August):

  • For students in good standing: June 15
  • For students on probation or disqualification: May 1

Spring Semester Application Deadlines (Spring Semester begins in January):

  • For students in good standing: November 1
  • For students on probation or disqualification: October 1

Summer Semester Application Deadlines (Summer Semester begins in May):

  • For students in good standing: May 1
  • For students on probation or disqualification: April 1

Please note: If any of the above deadlines fall on a Saturday or Sunday, applications will be accepted through the following Monday. 

What You Need to Provide

  • Application Form
    • You can apply for readmission through our Future Wildcat Application Portal.
  • $85 Application Fee
  • Transcripts
    • Transcripts are only required if you attended a different institution after your departure from the University of Arizona.

What to Expect

  • The online application takes 30-45 minutes to complete.
  • Within two days of submitting your application, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to check your application status online using the Future Wildcat portal.
  • At least once a week be sure to check the email account you used to apply for updates about your admission status, which may require you to take some action.
  • Once your application is complete, you’ll typically be notified of your admission decision within 2 weeks.
  • Admission decisions are announced by email.
  • Be sure to check your email regularly after you’ve been admitted, so you can take the next steps for enrollment. Responding to requests in a timely manner will facilitate your smooth return to the University of Arizona.
Admissions Criteria

You are considered a returning undergraduate student if you:

  • attended the University of Arizona as a degree-seeking undergraduate in the past, left in poor academic standing, and have missed at least one semester
  • were enrolled as a degree-seeking undergraduate, then withdrew and received grades reflecting that you “Withdrew” (e.g. WC), and more than two consecutive semesters have passed following your withdrawal
  • were enrolled at the University of Arizona last semester as a continuing degree-seeking undergraduate student, then dropped all of your classes and no grades appear on your record for that semester
  • are a graduating Arizona student, or have already graduated from the UA, and you wish to continue as a degree-seeking student

If you left the university in good academic standing and have missed no more than two consecutive, regular semesters, you may return without applying for readmission through our Back2UA program. International students must contact International Student Services to request a new immigration document and check in with the Back2UA office before registering for classes. Please visit the Back2UA website for more information >>

If you were on academic probation or have missed more than two consecutive, regular semesters, you must apply for readmission.

When You Should Apply

Your application deadlines vary depending on the semester you are applying for, and your status when you left the university:

  • Good Standing means that you left the university with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Probation or Disqualification means that you left the university with a GPA below 2.0

Fall Semester Application Deadlines (Fall Semester begins in August):

  • For students in good standing: August 1
  • For students on probation or disqualification: June 1

Spring Semester Application Deadlines (Spring Semester begins in January):

  • For students in good standing: November 1
  • For students on probation or disqualification: October 1

Summer Semester Application Deadlines (Summer Semester begins in May):

  • For students in good standing: May 1
  • For students on probation or disqualification: April 1
What You Need to Provide
  • Application Form
    • You can apply for readmission through our Future Wildcat Application Portal.
  • $85 Application Fee
  • Transcripts
    • Transcripts are only required if you attended a different institution after your departure from the University of Arizona.
What to Expect
  • The online application takes 30-45 minutes to complete.
  • Within two days of submitting your application, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to check your application status online using the Future Wildcat portal.
  • At least once a week be sure to check the email account you used to apply for updates about your admission status, which may require you to take some action.
  • Once your application is complete, you’ll typically be notified of your admission decision within 2 weeks.
  • Admission decisions are announced by email.
  • Be sure to check your email regularly after you’ve been admitted, so you can take the next steps for enrollment. Responding to requests in a timely manner will facilitate your smooth return to the University of Arizona.

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