Stopping Out and Readmission
Stopping Out for One to Three Successive Quarters
A quarter student may take a leave of absence (or stop out) from a quarter program for up to three successive quarters. During such a leave, the student is not enrolled in courses at Lindenwood; however, the student remains in contact with a Lindenwood faculty advisor or Student Success Center staff. A student who stops out for up to three successive quarters will not be required to complete the readmission process (described below) and may contact his or her academic advisor directly to re-enroll in courses.
Note: (1) Quarter students who re-enroll in courses after three or fewer successive terms of absence will be subject to the degree requirements outlined in the catalog that was current at the time of the student’s original admission to the University.
(2) Lindenwood grants will be reinstated at the time of the student’s return to the University only if the student’s leave does not exceed three successive quarters.
(3) Quarter students who stop out for four or more successive quarters must be readmitted to the University as described below.
Stopping Out for Four or More Successive Quarters
A quarter student who stops out for one year (four successive quarters) or more must reapply and be readmitted to the University in order to continue a degree program. Such students must submit an application for admission to the Office of Evening and Graduate Admissions, as described below.
Note: (1) Students who stop out for four or more successive quarters will be subject to the degree requirements outlined in the academic catalog current at the time of the student’s readmission to the University.
(2) Upon the return of any student after an absence of five or more years, a review of the student’s previously earned credits toward the degree will be reviewed for approval by the program director.
(3) Any course or courses that must be repeated will be taken as special topics classes, and credit and GPA will count toward graduation.