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Re-Entry Students

Return to Wisconsin

Congratulations on your decision to return to UW-Madison!

Regardless of the reasons that lead to your departure from UW-Madison, the College of Engineering would like to welcome you back and help you develop a plan for success upon your return. Below you will find information on applying for reentry as well as information on developing a plan for a successful return.

Requirements & Expectations

Students who were enrolled at UW-Madison but who have not attended for one semester or longer are considered reentry students. Any undergraduate student who leaves UW-Madison and needs to apply for reentry to continue pursuit of their degree, must reenter through the school or college in which they were last enrolled. Students who attended another college or university during their time away will need to submit a transcript with their application for reentry. Students may submit an unofficial transcript for purposes of reentry evaluation.

Applying

Students in good standing who wish to return to the College of Engineering

If you were in good academic standing when you left UW-Madison, that is, you were NOT on academic probation or dropped, you will be automatically readmitted once you submit your reentry application. Students in this situation need to:

• Fill out the reentry Application Form.


• In the "Additional Statement" section of the application, indicate why you left UW-Madison, what you have been doing since you last attended and why you are now ready to return.


• If you attended another University since you last attended UW-Madison, you will need to submit an official transcript. You may submit an unofficial transcript for purposes of reentry evaluation.

Students in good standing who wish to return to another School or College at UW-Madison

If you were in good academic standing when you left UW-Madison, that is, you were NOT on academic probation or dropped, you will be automatically readmitted to the College of Engineering once you submit your reentry application. You will need to transfer out of the College of Engineering once you are readmitted. Students in this situation need to:

• Fill out the reentry Application Form.


• In the "Additional Statement" section of the application, indicate your desire to transfer out of the College of Engineering and the school/college you plan on transferring into. Include the academic plan you developed with the advisor of that academic program you are transferring into. Also indicate why you left UW-Madison, what you have been doing since you last attended and why you are now ready to return.


• If you attended another University since you last attended UW-Madison, you will need to submit an official transcript. You may submit an unofficial transcript for purposes of reentry evaluation.


• Once you are readmitted, you will need to seek advice from the school or college you are planning on transferring to as they will instruct you about how to transfer to their school or college.

Students on academic probation or dropped who wish to return to the College of Engineering

If you were on academic probation or were dropped when you left UW-Madison, your application will be reviewed by the academic dean and or appropriate department. Students in this situation need to:

• Develop a plan for reentry. The plan should: (1) address the issues that caused your poor academic performance, (2) indicate how you have addressed these issues and how they are going to lead to positive change in your actions upon your return to UW-Madison, (3) include a calculation that indicates the number of credits you will need in order to achieve a cumulative 2.0 GPA and (4) include a course plan that will help you achieve your goals.


• If you have not yet been admitted to a department, include the courses you will take in the two semesters following your reentry and the grades you will need in these courses in order to be accepted into an engineering department.


• If you are already in a department, include the courses you will take in the two semesters following your reentry, indicate how these fit into your degree requirements and the grades you will need in these courses in order to remain in good standing.


• Fill out the reentry Application Form. Include the above information in the "Additional Statement" section of the application.


• If you attended another University since you last attended UW-Madison, you will need to submit an official transcript. You may submit an unofficial transcript for purposes of reentry evaluation.

Students on academic probation or dropped who wish to transfer out of the College of Engineering

If you were on academic probation or were dropped when you left UW-Madison, your application will be reviewed by the academic dean. If you plan on transferring out of the College of Engineering, you will need to:

• Meet with an academic advisor of the major which you are planning on pursuing and develop an academic plan with this advisor. Include evidence of meeting with the advisor.


• The academic plan should: (1) address the issues that caused your poor academic performance, (2) indicate how you have addressed these issues and how they are going to lead to positive change in your actions upon your return to UW-Madison, (3) include a calculation that indicates the number of credits you will need in order to achieve a cumulative 2.0 GPA and (4) include a course plan that will help you achieve your goals.


• Include the courses you will take in the two semesters following your reentry, indicate how these fit into your degree requirements and the grades you will need in these courses in order to remain in good standing.


• Fill out the reentry Application Form. Include the above information in the "Additional Statement" section of the application.


• If you attended another University since you last attended UW-Madison, you will need to submit an official transcript. You may submit an unofficial transcript for purposes of reentry evaluation.

Students who are in poor academic standing in another school or college will not be admitted to the College of Engineering.

Timeline

We accept applications at any point in the semester; however, to guarantee an early enrollment appointment, we must receive your complete application, including transcripts, by the following dates:

• Fall/Summer Terms - February 1


• Spring Term - October 1

Applications received two months before the start of the semester will not be accepted; the application will be delayed for the following term. Please allow 8–10 weeks for processing of all applications.

If you have any questions about the reentry process, please contact the Engineering General Resources by calling 262-2473 or visiting our office at 1150 Engineering Hall.

ACADEMIC SERVICES

College of Engineering, Undergraduate Learning Center

http://studentservices.engr.wisc.edu/classes/tutoring

Greater University Tutoring Service

http://guts.studentorg.wisc.edu

http://guts.studentorg.wisc.edu/resources/tutees/ss/GUTS_Workbook_Fall_2010.pdf

http://www.uhs.wisc.edu/services/counseling

http://www.mcburney.wisc.edu

http://www.ccas.wisc.edu/explorationcenter

http://wellness.uwsp.edu/Other/stress

Date last modified: 27-May-2011.
Date created 24-Jan-2001.
Content by: EGRadvisor@engr.wisc.edu
Copyright 2009 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
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