Returning to Augustana

Guidance for former students who have been away for a semester or more

Returning after academic suspension (domestic students)

Actions	Timeline	Deadline for Spring 2024 return
1) Petition for and enroll in transfer credits. (See Transfer Coursework)	At least six months before the start of the semester you want to return to Augustana.	Aug. 2023
2) Submit transcript showing at least 6 transfer credits completed with GPA ≥ 2.5 (See Office of the Registrar)	As soon as possible, and at least 14 days before the start of the semester	Jan. 24, 2024
3) Submit Special Student Application	As soon as transcript has been received, and at least 14 days before the start of the semester	Jan. 24, 2024
4) Contact advisor (Contact ITS if you can't access Arches within a week of submitting Special Student Application)	As soon as possible after Arches access is restored	Early Dec. 2023
5) Register for courses (See Academic Calendar)	During Open Registration	Jan. 15, 2024 for Jan. 24-26 open registration; Jan. 24, 2024 for Feb. 5-8 open registration
6) Attend classes (See Registration, Enrollment, & Attendance Policy)	Start of semester All students must be enrolled and attending by day 2 of the semester	Feb. 7, 2024

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Returning after non-suspension leave (domestic students)

Actions	Timeline	Deadline for Spring 2024 return
1) Submit transcript(s) for any transfer work completed. (See Office of the Registrar)	As soon as possible, and at least 14 days before the start of the semester	Jan. 24, 2024
2) Submit Special Student Application	As soon as transcript has been received, and at least 14 days before the start of the semester	Jan. 24, 2024
3) Contact advisor (Contact ITS if you can't access Arches within a week of submitting Special Student Application)	As soon as possible after Arches access is restored	Early Dec. 2023
4) Register for courses (See Academic Calendar)	During Open Registration	Jan. 15, 2024 for Jan. 24-26 open registration; Jan. 24, 2024 for Feb. 5-8 open registration
5) Attend classes (See Registration, Enrollment, & Attendance Policy)	Start of semester All students must be enrolled and attending by day 2 of the semester	Feb. 7, 2024

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Returning after academic suspension (international students)

Actions	Timeline	Deadline for Spring 2024 return
1) Contact Juanita Treviño Perez, International Student Advisor.	As soon as you decide that you want to return to Augustana and ideally before you enroll in transfer credit.	As soon as possible
2) Petition for and enroll in transfer credits. (See Transfer Coursework)	At least six months before the start of the semester you want to return to Augustana.	Aug. 2023
3) Submit transcript showing at least 6 transfer credits completed with GPA ≥ 2.5 (See Office of the Registrar)	As soon as possible, and at least 14 days before the start of the semester	Jan. 24, 2024
4) Submit Special Student Application	As soon as transcript has been received, and at least 14 days before the start of the semester	Jan. 24, 2024
5) Contact OISSS after being admitted to begin the I-20 process.	After readmission and ideally at least two months before the start of the semester	Early Dec. 2023
6) Contact advisor (Contact ITS if you can't access Arches within a week of submitting Special Student Application)	As soon as possible after Arches access is restored	Early Dec. 2023
7) Register for courses (See Academic Calendar)	During Open Registration	Jan. 15, 2024 for Jan. 24-26 open registration; Jan. 24, 2024 for Feb. 5-8 open registration
8) Attend classes (See Registration, Enrollment, & Attendance Policy)	Start of semester All students must be enrolled and attending by day 2 of the semester	Feb. 7, 2024

→ Download checklist (PDF)

Returning after non-suspension leave (international students)

Actions	Timeline	Deadline for Spring 2024 return
1) Contact Juanita Treviño Perez, International Student Advisor.	As soon as you decide that you want to return to Augustana and ideally before you enroll in transfer credit.	As soon as possible
2) Submit transcript(s) for any transfer work completed. (See Office of the Registrar)	As soon as possible, and at least 14 days before the start of the semester	Early Dec. 2023
3) Submit Special Student Application	As soon as transcript has been received, and at least 14 days before the start of the semester	Early Dec. 2023
4) Contact OISSS after being admitted to begin the I-20 process.	After readmission and ideally at least two months before the start of the semester	Early Dec. 2023
5) Contact advisor (Contact ITS if you can't access Arches within a week of submitting Special Student Application)	As soon as possible after Arches access is restored	Early Dec. 2023
6) Register for courses (See Academic Calendar)	During Open Registration	Jan. 15, 2024 for Jan. 24-26 open registration; Jan. 24, 2024 for Feb. 5-8 open registration
7) Attend classes (See Registration, Enrollment, & Attendance Policy)	Start of semester All students must be enrolled and attending by day 2 of the semester	Feb. 7, 2024

→ Download checklist (PDF)

Next steps

Once your application to return to campus is processed you will receive communications regarding your next steps. Below are direct links to those offices if you need them.

Student Accounts - tuition and billing
Financial Aid - aid and scholarships
Residential Life - campus housing
ITS - network, email and logins
International Student Service
Athletics
Advising
Registrar