Re-entry After Being Dropped

This page provides guidance if you are a former CALS student who wants to return to UW–Madison after being dropped for a semester or year.

The steps for returning are different depending on your academic standing for the last semester you were enrolled at UW-Madison. Review your UW-Madison transcript to confirm your academic standing for your last enrolled semester and follow the appropriate instructions below.

You are expected to meet with your academic advisor prior to submitting an application for re-entry. You may be able to use Starfish to schedule your advising meeting. If you are unable to login to Starfish, you can find academic advisor contact information on the Guide page for your major to set up an appointment.  If you aren’t sure who to contact or experience trouble scheduling a meeting, reach out to CALS Academic Affairs at academicaffairs@cals.wisc.edu or (608) 262-3003.

If you are planning to apply for re-entry, the following steps should be completed before December 15th for spring re-entry, April 15th for summer re-entry, and August 1st for fall re-entry.

If you are approved for re-entry, please review the re-entry checklist and our list of information for a strong return to campus. 

Questions about the re-entry process?

Review the re-entry frequently asked questions on the Office of Admissions and Recruitment website and then contact CALS Academic Affairs at academicaffairs@cals.wisc.edu or (608) 262-3003 with remaining questions.



Keywords:
re-entry, return, re-admission, admission, dropped, drop, academic standing, probation, SPAC
Doc ID:
79949
Owned by:
Diana A. in CALS Academic Affairs
Created:
2018-02-07
Updated:
2025-04-16
Sites:
CALS Academic Affairs