Readmission

Students who have not been enrolled in classes at UC San Diego for two full quarters must apply for readmission. The Readmission Application is available online. The application process must be completed at least one month prior to the beginning of the quarter to allow for timely processing and course enrollment.

Review the following situations for further instructions:

• Students who left UC San Diego with a hold placed by the Dean of Student Affairs



• Students who left UC San Diego on their own volition, i.e., were NOT academically disqualified (dismissed)



• Students who were dismissed from UC San Diego for failing to meet the Entry Level Writing (Subject A) Requirement



• Students who were academically disqualified (dismissed) by the Warren Academic Standards Committee OR left while on a Final Quarter Contract

Students who left UC San Diego with a hold placed by the Dean of Student Affairs

Contact the Warren Student Affairs Office at 858-534-4731. If the hold is removed, file a Readmission Application and pay the required fee.

Students who left UC San Diego on their own volition, i.e., were NOT academically disqualified (dismissed)

1. File a Readmission Application and pay the required fee.
2. For students who left the university in good academic standing, a review by the advising office will not be required.
3. Students who were not in good academic standing when they left the University will be required to complete an academic contract. Further instructions will be sent via email.
4. All holds must be cleared before the readmission process can be completed.

Students who were dismissed from UC San Diego for failing to meet the Entry Level Writing (Subject A) Requirement

1. Consult with the Basic Writing Program Office, 858-534-6177, to determine Redemption Exam readiness.
2. Take and pass the Redemption Exam.
3. If the Redemption Exam is passed, file a Readmission Application with the Registrar's Office and pay the required fee. The Registrar's Office will require approval from Academic Advising.
4. If you were also dismissed for academic performance, you will need to follow the appeals process outlined in the next link.

Students who were academically disqualified (dismissed) by the Warren Academic Standards Committee OR left while on a Final Quarter Contract

1. Complete the Warren Readmission Appeal Form (pdf) and return it to the Warren Advising Office along with transcripts of work completed at other institutions.
2. The Dean of Academic Advising will review the appeal and transcripts. Students will be notified of the appeal outcome.

If Approved:


3. File a Readmission Application with the Registrar's Office.
4. Pay the required fee at the Cashier's Office.
5. Send official transcripts of all work completed at another institution to the UC San Diego Admissions Office for posting to academic history on TritonLink.
6. The Registrar's Office will send readmission approval notification.

Questions should be directed to the Virtual Advising Center (VAC) or Warren Advising at 858-534-4350.