Applying for Readmission/Reinstatement

Thank you for your interest in returning to the University of Maryland.

This information pertains only to students who have previously attended the University of Maryland, College Park as an undergraduate. Students who attended on a "term only" basis, or who were admitted to the university but did not attend, must complete a regular application for undergraduate admission. 

Readmission

If you left in good standing, and did not withdraw from your last semester of attendance, you must apply for readmission. Although there are no deadlines for readmission, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible in order to take advantage of early registration and academic advising. Readmission applications require approximately 10 days for processing.

Students applying for readmission will be readmitted into the major that they were in during their last semester of enrollment. Students requesting readmission into a different major must change their major and provide the Office of Undergraduate Admissions with verification of the new major change approved by their college advisor.

Reinstatement

If you were academically dismissed or withdrew at the conclusion of your last semester of attendance, you must apply for reinstatement. You may apply for reinstatement immediately following a dismissal or for any subsequent semester. This is done by submitting an application for reinstatement which includes a written statement explaining the circumstances leading to your dismissal and a proposed plan to remedy past difficulties. Additional information such as medical documentation, letters of reference and recommendations, etc., may be submitted to further explain the circumstances. If you attended any other college or university since your last enrollment at the University of Maryland, College Park, you must submit official transcripts along with your reinstatement application. The deadlines for reinstatement are posted on the application. Reinstatement applications require 4-6 weeks for processing.

All applications for reinstatement are subject to review by a Faculty Petition Board. The Board is comprised of tenured faculty appointed by the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs. They are the sole arbitrators in the cases of students who apply for reinstatement following academic dismissal. Students do not meet with members of the Faculty Petition Board. This protects the anonymity of the Board and ensures a fair and unbiased decision for each applicant.

Application Deadlines:

  • Spring: Dec 1
  • Fall: July 1

There is no application fee for reenrollment. However, a financial, judicial, or health clearance may be required before your application can be processed. Inquiries regarding prior financial obligations to the University should be directed to the Office of the Bursar  (301-314-9000). Students applying with F1 or J1 visa status must contact International Education Services (301-314-7740) to obtain clearance from the Foreign Student Advisor.

Readmission/Reinstatement decisions are mailed to students at their permanent address on file with the university and are also available by calling the Undergraduate Reenrollment Status Inquiry System (U.R.S.I.S.) at 301-403-0554. Use your Student ID number (Social Security Number) and birth date (i.e., January 3, 1980 = 010380) to access U.R.S.I.S. Decisions can also be accessed at Reenrollment Status.  Enter the information required to obtain your reenrollment decision