Returning UW Students
We're happy your journey has brought you back to UW. If you are a previous UW student
who has not completed a degree and you have taken more than one semester off since
the last time you enrolled, you will need to consult this page for the next step in
gaining admission.
The process of re-enrolling at UW will depend on how long you have been gone from
UW, if you've taken college coursework since you left, whether you are a graduate
or undergraduate student, and your status as a student when you left UW.
Undergraduate students
- If less than one academic year has passed since you last took UW coursework and you
have not taken courses elsewhere, you may simply schedule an advising appointment
with your advisor, then register through WyoWeb.
- If less than one year has passed since you were last enrolled at UW and you have taken
courses from another institution, you are not required to reapply, but you are responsible
for having official transcripts sent to the UW Admissions Office so that credit may
be evaluated and applied toward your degree at UW (if transferable).
- If more than one academic year has passed since you last took UW coursework, you must
complete the Returning UW Students' application for admission. You will not be required to pay the application fee again.
- If you left UW on academic suspension, in addition to completing the required admission
actions above, you must also submit a Petition for Reinstatement through Advising,
Career, and Exploratory Studies (ACES). To re-enroll, you will need to be admitted
to UW AND your petition will have to be approved by ACES. Reinstatement Petitions
must be submitted 15 days before the start of the semester for which you are seeking
reinstatement.
Graduate Students
- Students enrolled in a graduate program who are absent from UW for one year or less
do not need to reapply, but must connect with their graduate advisor for permission
to begin taking coursework again.
- Graduate students absent from UW for longer than one academic year must reapply. You
should connect directly with your academic department regarding the admissions process.
How Can We Help?
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. We're here to help!
