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On-campus Undergraduate Readmission

Application Deadlines
Readmission packets must be received in the Registrar’s Office by the dates below in order to be considered for readmission for the terms indicated.

Readmission for this Term: Deadline for all readmission documents:
Fall 2024 Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
Spring 2025 Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
Summer 2025 Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
Fall 2025 Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

Who must apply for readmission?

  • All students who leave the university for more than one long semester must apply for readmission. In general, students who left Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ in good standing, both academically and behaviorally, will be readmitted.
  • All students who leave the university on academic probation or suspension or with disciplinary concerns must apply for readmission.Ìý Their cases will be taken before the University Readmission Committee to determine their eligibility to return to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½.
  • It is strongly recommended that students on academic suspension take a full-time academic load (12 hours or more) at another institution and achieve a 2.5 or above GPA on those hours. Failure to take classes away from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ may result in being denied readmission when you reapply.ÌýYou should consult with your Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ academic advisor regarding appropriate course choices.

Instructions
TheÌýreadmission packet includes three documents:

  1. The completedÌýApplication for Readmission form.
  2. Official transcript(s)Ìýfrom each schoolÌýattended while away from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½Ìýare due by the deadline for documents.
  3. ÌýA statement clarifying your academic history and explaining your purpose for readmission.
    The statement must be specific and should include the following:

    1. Your educational goals andÌýexpected graduation date;
    2. The reason youÌýwishÌýtoÌýreturn to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½;
    3. What you’ve done while you’ve been away from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ (attended another university,Ìýworked full time, etc);
    4. An explanation of how you plan to achieveÌýacademic success ifÌýreadmitted to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½;
    5. If applicable, the circumstances that led to your poor performance in the semester(s)Ìýyou attended Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ (grades of “D” or “F” in all courses).

*TheÌýUndergraduate Readmission CommitteeÌýwill consider yourÌýstatement inÌýmakingÌýtheirÌýdecision about your eligibility to return to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. Failure to include a full explanationÌýofÌýany of the items listed above may affect the outcome of the committee’s decision.

*Students who are readmitted to the university will need toÌýhave proof of their meningitis vaccination within the last five years onÌýfile before being able to enroll in classes.

Submitting theÌýreadmission packet:

  • The completedÌýApplication for Readmission formÌýand statement of educational goals mayÌýbe sent by email toÌýregistrar@acu.edu, faxed toÌý325-674-2238 or mailed to Registrar, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Box 29141, Abilene, TX 79699.
  • Official transcripts must be received directlyÌýfrom the issuing institution digitally or in a sealed envelope.
  • Due to the Undergraduate Readmission Committee’s meeting schedule, applicationÌýdeadlinesÌýwill beÌýenforced.
  • The Undergraduate Readmission Committee willÌýreview all Applications for Readmission submitted by the deadline andÌýapplicants will be notified of the Committee’s decision within two weeks ofÌýthe deadline above via their Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ email address. The decision of theÌýCommittee is final and may not be appealed.