Readmittance to Emerson after a Leave of Absence
Students are eligible to be readmitted to the College up to two years from the date of their Leave of Absence. In order to be readmitted, students submit an Application for Readmission to the Academic Advising Center. If you are unable to view PDF Files, the readmission application and guidelines are available via mail or fax by calling the Center at 617.824.7876.
Application for Readmission (PDF File)
Guidelines for Readmission (PDF File)
Applications for Readmission must be received by the following dates:
To be readmitted for the Fall semester
September 1st for United States citizens
July 15th for International students
To be readmitted for the Spring semester
January 5th for United States citizens
November 15th for International students
To be readmitted for Summer session
May 15th for United States citizens
March 15th for International students
Important information for International students: Those who have been away from the United States for more than 5 months must submit a Declaration of Finances Form with new financial documentation to the Academic Advising Center in order to receive a new Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20).
Things to consider as you plan for Readmission:
- Remember Emerson's class registration schedule. If possible, contact the Advising Center to apply for readmittance at least one month prior to the registration period for the semester you wish to return.
- Registration for Fall semester classes takes place in early April; registration for Spring semester classes takes place in late November. If you are readmitted prior to the registration period you will be registering along with continuing students, which ensures you have the same selection of classes as your peers.
- Students are readmitted to the College under the same academic standing under which they left. Any coursework taken during the absence will be considered in the readmission process.
- After an absence of more than two years students who wish to resume studies at Emerson must reapply for admission through the Office of Undergraduate Admission. They will be subject to the current admissions standards and must follow the requirements stated in the catalogue in effect when they reenter the College. Previous Emerson coursework is subject to approval.
- The Guidelines for Readmission (PDF) will provide you with important information to help make the Readmission process as smooth as possible.
