Former Student Readmission
All applicants should review the guidelines below and then follow the appropriate link at the bottom of the page before submitting an application. Filling out an incorrect application will result in forfeiture of a non-refundable application fee required for the application.
Former Student Types
Former UGA undergraduates
Former UGA undergraduates are any students who have been enrolled previously at the
University of Georgia as an undergraduate.
Former UGA transient students
Students previously enrolled at UGA only as transients. These students must apply
through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and meet UGA transfer admission requirements to become regular (i.e., UGA degree-eligible)
transfer students.
Former graduate students
Students who attended UGA only as a graduate student and who wish to continue enrollment
in graduate courses should contact Graduate Admissions.
Students who attended UGA only as a graduate student and who now wish to attend UGA as an undergraduate student must apply for admission through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Students who attended UGA only as a graduate student and who now wish to attend UGA as an undergraduate student must apply for admission through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Readmission Information for Former UGA Undergraduates
| Application Dates/Deadlines Application deadline is one business week before the first day of class for the application term Applications are open one term prior to the application term. |
Readmission is only required for former UGA undergraduates who have not been enrolled
for three consecutive terms (including summer term) and those who graduated before
declaring an additional major.
Readmission after dismissal
The readmission process for seeking readmission following dismissal from UGA is two-fold.
The student must:
- Contact the dean’s office of the college or school at UGA in which you were last enrolled.
- Submit a former student application before the deadline of the desired term of reenrollment; application may be submitted before the dismissal is cleared.
Note: Dismissal clearance means you are cleared to apply for readmissions, not that
a student is automatically reenrolled following the clearance.
Readmission application
Important: In order to access Athena to complete your application, you will be required to
log into UGA’s two step login solution, ArchPass. Please see this link for details. If you have any questions about using ArchPass to access Athena, please
contact EITS at 706-542-3106.
Former UGA undergraduates reapply for admission through Athena, UGA’s student information system. A UGA MyID and password is required to complete the readmission application. If you do not know your MyID, need password assistance, or do not have a MyID, please call the EITS Help Desk at 706-542-3106.
To reapply, go to Athena and click Former UGA Undergraduate Application. Web applications are encrypted by
our secure server before being transmitted over the Internet in order to ensure the
privacy and confidentiality of your personal information.
If you do not plan to attend UGA during the term in which you are accepted, you will
need to reapply for the desired term.
Readmission Application Links
Readmitted Former Student Information
Welcome back to UGA! Please take a moment to review the information below to ensure
a smooth reinstatement process.
UGA MyID: Official University e-mail communications are sent to your UGAMail e-mail account
address ("your_myid@uga.edu"). Your MyID account ("your_myid") is also the sign-on
name that students use to access a wide range of online services at UGA, which includes
access to register in Athena. If you need to create or update your MyID, go to (http://eits.uga.edu/access_and_security/myid/).
Disability Resource Center: The Disability Resource Center (DRC) facilitates accommodations for student with
disabilities in order to promote equal educational opportunities and an accessible
academic, social, and physical environment. For more information about the services
and accommodations provided by DRC, go to http://drc.uga.edu/.
FERPA: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA, is a federal law designed
to protect the privacy of education records and provide students with certain rights
with respect to their education records. The University of Georgia strives to fully
comply with this law by protecting the privacy of student records and judiciously
evaluating requests for release of information from these records. FERPA authorizes
the release of “Directory Information” without the student’s prior written consent
under certain conditions set forth in the Act. For more detailed information regarding
FERPA, click here.
Health Forms: An online health history form must be completed prior to registration. Although
a form may be on file from previous enrollment, a new form is required to update your
medical records. Also, depending on your last date of attendance, you may or may not
be required to complete part of the Immunization form. To access these forms, go to
the Health Services website (www.uhs.uga.edu), click “Forms”, and then click “Required Forms for New Students”. To find out if
you must submit an Immunization form, call 706-542-1162. Please note: a UGA MyID is
required to fill out the online Health History form.
Housing: Several options for campus housing exist for students at UGA. For more information,
go to http://housing.uga.edu/
Orientation: As a former student, you are not required to attend Orientation but are welcomed
to do so if you wish to familiarize yourself with current University policies and
procedures. See the Office of Undergraduate Admission’s orientation website (https://www.admissions.uga.edu/article/orientation-home-page.html) for more information.
Registration: For information pertaining to the registration process, see the Registration page.
Transcripts: Your offer of admission is contingent upon your accurate representation of information
and, if currently enrolled at another institution, your final academic standing at
that institution. The University of Georgia reserves the right to withdraw an admission
offer at any time if we receive information that, in our judgment, has a significant
impact on your character or fitness for study or participation in the UGA community.
You must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended since
your most recent enrollment at UGA. It is recommended that final transcripts be received
at least one month before registration or as soon as possible after readmission. Late
submission of transcripts may impede your eligibility to register for classes.
Mail transcripts to:
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions
210 South Jackson Street
Athens, Georgia 30602-1633
Verification of Lawful Presence: Based on requirements from the Board of Regents of The University System of Georgia
(Policy Manual 4.1.6), students admitted or readmitted to the University of Georgia
for fall 2011 or thereafter are required to provide verification of their lawful presence
in the United States before their admission or readmission to the university can be
finalized. Students who file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and
are eligible for federal student aid will have their lawful presence verified as part
of the FAFSA process. Students who do not submit a FAFSA or the FAFSA process does
not confirm their citizenship status may submit the following for verification of
lawful presence:
- A copy of the front side of a current driver’s license issued by the state of Georgia
after January 1, 2008 with an expiration date after the first day of your readmit
term. A "Limited-Term" license can not be accepted as proof of lawful presence.
- A copy of a current U.S. passport with an expiration date after the first day of your readmit term (copy must include the photo page).
Email, Mail or fax documentation for verification of lawful presence to:
Office of the Registrar
Holmes/Hunter Academic Building
Athens, GA 30602-6113
Fax: 706-583-8162
email: return2@uga.edu
More detailed information regarding Verification of Lawful Presence, including other
options for proving lawful presence, can be found here.