2.4. I want to return to the U of A as a Math, DS, or SDS major, but my GPA wasn't great when I left. Will I be readmitted?
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Applying for readmission
Some students do not need to apply for readmission: if your academic status was "eligible", "academic review", or "academic warning" and you have missed only one or two regular semesters, you may qualify for Back2UA. In this case, you only need to meet with an advisor to be able to re-enroll. Check to see if you qualify for Back2UA.
If you missed more than two regular semesters, or if you left under "Academic Probation" or "Ineligible" status, you will need to apply for readmission. Application details are available through the Admissions website.
Will I be readmitted?
Students who left under "Academic Probation" or "Ineligible" status are reviewed by their intended college/department for readmission; students with other statuses will be readmitted by the Office of Admissions.
In the Math Department, we consider readmission applicants on a case-by-case basis. Since the readmission applicants we are evaluating will still be in poor academic standing upon return, we will look for evidence of the applicant's having addressed the issues that contributed to previous academic difficulty, enabling them to be more successful when they return. Completion of 12 units of transferrable college course work with a GPA of 3.0 or better during the interval when the student was away from U of A is a concrete way to demonstrate readiness to return, and is something we look for in most readmission applications. We are particularly interested in completion of math course work with good grades, with other courses relevant to the degree to round out the 12 units.
The amount of time that has passed since the applicant's last enrollment at UA is also relevant - spending a significant amount of time (e.g. several years) on other pursuits may have as much impact as transfer coursework. The university offers the Second Start program for students who have been away for at least three years, which can help repair a GPA more rapidly.
Contact the Math Center if you have questions about your specific situation. We will be happy to consult with you!