Re-Entry Student Admissions

Along with an application, you must submit documentation from a medical or mental health care provider outlining the treatment received while away from the university, including an assessment of readiness to return to Stetson. This information is subject to approval by the Dean of Students. The decision regarding re-entry will be based on an individualized assessment of the student’s readiness to resume studies and be a successful member of the campus community, with or without a reasonable accommodation.  If re-entry is granted following a medical withdrawal, students may be subject to specific, personalized conditions of return, including, but not limited to, a behavioral agreement.

1. Complete a Re-Entry Application
2. Reach out to the Dean of Students Office to initiate the process to submit medical documentation followed by a return meeting.
3. *Please allow a minimum of two weeks for processing. A member of the Office of Admissions will reach out to communicate any additional steps.

*Students have until the Add/drop date each semester to submit a return application. We encourage applying as early as possible for the intended semester to maintain efficient operation.

Medical Withdrawl

Along with an application, you must include a letter written to the Dean of the College/School presenting a plan for improved academic performance and noting any steps in the plan that have already been completed. Approval from the Dean of the College/School is required for re-entry. Students returning from academic suspension are placed on academic probation.

1. Complete a Re-Entry Application
2. Email a PDF of a “Request to Return” letter addressed to the Dean of your College/School to the Office of Admissions. It should include the following: 
   • What led to your academic suspension? 
   • What you have been doing since you left Stetson? 
   • How you plan to be successful upon your return?   
3. Allow a minimum of two weeks for processing. A member of the Office of Admissions will reach out to communicate any additional steps.

*You may be required to complete a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal to re-establish your Financial Aid Eligibility.

Returning from Academic Suspension

Along with an application, you must complete and provide proof of all completed sanctions provided to them by the Office of Community Standards. This may include a letter written to the Dean of Students presenting a plan for improved performance. Approval from the Office of Community Standards is required for re-entry. Students returning from disciplinary suspension may be placed on disciplinary probation.

1. Complete a Re-Entry Application
2. Email a PDF of a “Request to Return” letter addressed to the “Office of Community Standards” to the Office of Admissions. It should include the following: 
   • What led to your disciplinary suspension? 
   • What you have been doing since you left Stetson? 
   • How you plan to be successful upon your return?   
3. Reach out to the Office of Community Standards to schedule a return meeting.
4. Allow a minimum of two weeks for processing. A member of the Office of Admissions will reach out to communicate any additional steps.

Office of Community Standards

A “hold” may be placed on your account and records due to failure to timely remit payment, complete required paperwork or programming, or return University material or equipment. Below are non-exhaustive lists of financial reason’s a student’s account and records may be placed on hold:

• Failure to timely pay tuition, fees, rent for campus housing, or other educational charges.
• Failure to timely resolve a returned payment or check.

These holds may prevent registration for the next term. If you have been absent from the University for a semester or more due to Financial Holds, along with an application, you must submit a written requests to the Bursar in Student Accounts to review your account. You will be eligible to return after your financial obligation is met.

1. Complete a Re-Entry Application
2. Submit a written request to the Bursar in Student Accounts to review your account.
3. Fulfil your Financial Obligation.
4. Allow a minimum of two weeks for processing. A member of the Office of Admissions will reach out to communicate any additional steps.

Terms and Conditions

If you are returning to Stetson after one semester of approved leave, you are not required to submit a Re-entry Application. Simply reach out to the Dean of your College/School and cc your Faculty Advisor to register for the next term and create a plan to work towards graduation.

If you have been absent from the University for more than one semester, you must complete a Re-entry application in addition to reaching out to the Dean of your College/School and your Faculty Advisor.

1. Complete a Re-Entry Application
2. Reach out to the Dean of Students Office to initiate process to submit medical documentation followed by a return meeting.
3. Allow a minimum of two weeks for processing*. A member of the Office of Admissions will reach out to communicate any additional steps.

*students returning from a medical withdraw are not required to apply for return up until the add/drop deadline, though understanding the capacity of the Office of Admissions, Dean of Students Office, and related University Departments at this time, it is highly recommended that students apply no later than two weeks before the add/drop deadline for a given semester to ensure adequate time for processing.