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Returning to UC San Diego After an Absence

Follow these steps to apply for readmission after an absence of one or more quarters.

If you have only been absent for one quarter, you are still considered a continuing student and can proceed to WebReg.

If you have been absent for two or more quarters, you must follow a few steps to apply for readmission to UC San Diego. After you have applied for readmission, you will receive an application status update via email with some follow-up steps for you to complete.

Applying for readmission is a quick and easy process - just complete the following steps.

Before You Reapply

Application Filing Periods

Fall 2024 Winter 2025 Spring 2025

February 23, 2024

through

August 1, 2024

August 23, 2024

through

November 1, 2024

November 15, 2024

through

February 1, 2025

Summer 2024: Please submit an application for Fall Quarter 2024. Upon receiving confirmation of your readmission, email readmissions@ucsd.edu informing our office that you would like to attend summer session courses. 

Filling Out the Readmission Application Online

Don’t worry - this application is much shorter than the UC application! Simply log into the application with your PID and PAC, and follow the instructions to apply during the filing periods listed in the table above.

Please be aware:

  • A non-refundable application filing fee of $70.00 will be charged to your UCSD student account.
  • A One-Time Document Fee may also be charged to your UCSD student account, if applicable.

Additional Circumstances for Readmission

In addition to the above steps, follow the directions below for other circumstances:

  • If you left the university while on Academic Probation or Subject to Disqualification:
    • The Registrar's Office will forward your application to your undergraduate college's Academic Advising Office of review.
    • You should consult with your college advisor regarding your academic standing.
  • If you left the university after being academically disqualified:
    • Review the Readmission after Disqualification information from the UC San Diego website. 
    • Note that additional documentation must be submitted to your college's Academic Advising Office at least two weeks prior to the online readmission application deadlines listed above. 
  • If you have been absent for three or more quarters
    • You should consult with your college advisor before you enroll in classes.
    • You must adhere to graduation requirements in effect at the time of readmission, or to requirements subsequently established.
  • If you have attended another institution since leaving UCSD:
    • You must provide official transcripts to the Office of Admissions regardless of the length of attendance, whether courses were completed, or whether you believe the record will affect your chances for readmission. If you provide incomplete or incorrect information about the schools you have attended, your admission to UCSD may be jeopardized.
    • A mailing address will be provided via e-mail with your notification of application status.
    • Second baccalaureate degrees are not available at UC San Diego. If it is determined that you received a baccalaureate from another institution, readmission to UCSD will be canceled immediately.
    • Check with your department advisor to find out if the major has approved screening criteria. You may be eligible for readmission as a pre-major.

International Students

Contact the International Students & Programs Office at (858) 534-3730 for immigration regulations and documents for readmitted international students.

Readmission After Active Duty

  • Students who must report for active duty while enrolled in a term at UC San Diego are subject to the same readmission regulations as all undergraduate students at UC San Diego. Please refer to the readmission procedures outlined above. 
  • For undergraduate students who are called to active duty in the United States Military as a result of national emergency or mobilization of reserve forces, including the National Guard, and re-enroll at the university, the time remaining in their six-year cohort period will be extended. 
    • Students should submit a copy of their orders with their readmission application. Contact vao@ucsd.edu for more information regarding the readmission application fee waiver or cohort period extension.
Questions? Contact the Registrar's Office at readmissions@ucsd.edu (map):
  • Registration and readmission information, call (858) 534-3150