If you have not been enrolled in classes at UCSD for two full quarters, you must apply for readmission. The Readmission Application is available at the Registrar's office or online. You must complete the application process at least one month before the quarter you wish to return to allow time for processing and timely course enrollment.
If you left UCSD on your own volition, i.e. you were NOT academically disqualified (dismissed):
1) Submit a Online Readmission Application and pay the required fee.
2) If you left the university in good standing, a review by the advising office will not be required.
3) If you were Subject to Dismissal upon leaving the university, your readmission will be reviewed by Academic Advising so that we may generate a new academic contract for your quarter of return.
4) You will be required to clear any holds on your record before the readmission process can be completed.
If you were dismissed from UCSD for failing to meet the Entry Level Writing (Subject A) Requirement:
1) You must show the Basic Writing Program that you have completed at least one college level composition course, as well as papers written in that course. The Basic Writing Program can be reached at: 858-534-6177.
2) You will need to pass the Redemption Exam.
3) After you pass the Redemption Exam, submit a Readmission Application with the Registrar's Office and pay the required fee. They will require approval from Academic Advising to readmit you. You will be required to clear any holds on your record before the readmission process can be completed.
4) If you were also dismissed for academic performance, you will need to follow the appeals process outlined in the next link.
If you were academically disqualified (dismissed) from UCSD or left while on a Final Quarter Contract:
1) Submit a Online Readmission Application with the Registrar's Office.
2) Pay the required fee at the Cashier's Office.
3) If you have attended another college or university since you were at UCSD, send official
transcripts of all that work to the UCSD Admissions Office for posting to your Tritonlink account.
4) Complete the ERC Readmission Appeal (pdf) and return it to the ERC Advising Office on the 3rd Floor of the ERC Administration Building.
You may be able to view your dismissal letter through the Virtual Advising Center (VAC), a secured site which requires your UCSD PID and PAC. The letter outlines the requirements that must be met in your particular case to be considered for readmission. If your letter is not posted and you no longer have a copy, contact our office and we can review your status with you.
5) ERC Advising will contact you with any questions about your Readmission Appeal Form.
Please check the VAC for information we may post on it.
6) Check the VAC for your new academic contract. You will be responsible for understanding and meeting the terms of the contract in order to be allowed to return to UCSD.
7) The Registrar's Office will contact you when the process is complete with instructions as to how you can enroll in your classes.
8) Be sure to pay all fees on time!
Any questions? Post a question on the Virtual Advising Center (VAC) or call ERC Advising at 858-534-9864.
