Students who wish to re-enroll after a period of absence must apply for readmission. The readmission application should be submitted at least 3 months prior to the start of the semester in which the student wishes to enroll. An application fee of $40 is required. Students must submit official transcripts for any courses attempted at another college during the period of absence.

In addition, students who left the College while on academic probation (term or cumulative grade point average below 2.0) must have their readmission applications reviewed by the Academic Standing Committee. This process will include an in-person interview with the Committee members.

Students who have been academically dismissed from the College may sometimes reapply, based upon completion of any conditions outlined in their dismissal letters. Dismissed students must have their readmission applications reviewed by the Academic Standing Committee. This process will include an in-person interview with the Committee members.

Students who take a leave-of-absence from the College must also follow the readmission process. Readmissions will be accommodated on a space available basis, with no guarantee of continuation in the major of choice.

Readmission Process

1. Students who seek readmission at the same class level and major as when they left the College and who have satisfactory academic standing, must go through the following steps:
   • Complete the Readmission Application Form and submit it with the readmission application fee to the Registration Office.
   • Have official transcripts sent from all colleges attended during the absence from Otis.
   
   
2. Students who left the College while on academic probation must do the following in addition to procedures in section 1:
   • Write a letter of appeal to the Academic Standing Committee explaining the reasons for their poor academic performance and outlining the changes they will make to be more successful if readmitted.
   • Appear before the Academic Standing Committee to present their appeals.
   
   
3. Students who wish to return to Otis at a different level or major must do the following in addition to section 1:
   • Present a portfolio to the studio department chair consisting of work to support the change in level or major.
   • For change in level, present transcripts that support admission at a higher level. These transcripts must be assessed by the chair of liberal arts and sciences to determine if there are adequate credits to qualify for the level change.

In all cases, readmission is on a space available basis.