All students returning to Penn after being dropped from the University rolls will be placed on General Academic Probation
In order to re-enroll, a student must speak with Dr. Doug Paletta in the College Office and ask for the Return from Drop form.
Checklist: Return to Penn from Drop
The return request form must be received by the College Office by:
- July 15 for enrollment in the fall semester
- November 15 for the spring semester
- April 15 for the summer session
- Two weeks before the beginning of the relevant Advance Registration period, if wishing to advance register.
- If you need to or want to live on campus, please check with Residential Services for their relevant deadlines.
Timely submission of requests and documentation is a condition of any return and any submission received after the relevant deadline may be denied.
General Steps for Return Once Approved
To ensure a smooth return to campus, students should contact the appropriate offices below and comply with any deadlines and procedures:
Update contact information in Path@Penn by following these steps.
Review the Returning to Penn checklist from Student Registration and Financial Services to understand any financial obligations when returning to Penn.
Reach out to Residential Services at living@upenn.edu for instructions on how to submit a new application for housing at MyHomeAtPenn. Please note that undergraduate students are required to live in on-campus housing for their first four complete semesters at Penn, regardless of the number of course credits or class standing.
Contact the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life to complete an occupancy agreement if planning to live in a fraternity or sorority house.
Enroll in a dining plan via Campus Express. Email Penn Dining at dining@upenn.edu with any questions you may have.
For students that have not yet met their 4-semester dining plan requirement: if you do not enroll in a plan, a default plan will be loaded for you. For all other students, you have the opportunity to enroll in a dining plan for the Academic year.
Review these steps to update your student status and connect with International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) prior to returning to Penn.
Student Health and Counseling to consult with an Insurance Navigator about coverage, policies and procedures upon return. Any private insurance carrier should also be notified of re-enrollment.
PennCard Office will reactivate their PennCard as soon as a student registers, provided the card has not expired. If the card has expired, the student should go directly to the PennCard Center. Additional questions should be directed to penncard@upenn.edu.
Check the appropriate dates on the academic calendar and use available resources to select courses. Students who discover that they are on hold should follow the steps outlined by Student Registration and Financial Services (SRFS).
Connect with learning consultants and disability specialists at the Weingarten Center who can support you academically and review eligibility for accommodations.
Special Circumstances
Resolving Incompletes before Returning
Students with Incompletes will be required to resolve them and receive final grades for the courses in question before August 1 for a fall return, December 1 for a spring return and May 1 for a summer return.
Student Conduct Issues
If applicable, students will need to clear any pending issues with the Center for Community Standards and Accountability and the Office of the Associate Vice President for Equity and Title IX Officer before August 1 for a fall return, December 1 for a spring return and May 1 for a summer return.
Medical Circumstances
Students whose leave request indicated medical circumstances as at least part of the reason for that request will be required to present a treating clinician’s current evaluation of the medical condition to the relevant health office (Student Health and Counseling). The College, in consultation with these offices, will determine whether the results of the evaluation suffice to satisfy the conditions set forth in the original message granting approval for the leave.
Students on Financial Hold
Students who have been placed on financial hold by Student Financial Services office must resolve these issues and have the hold cleared before August 1 for a fall return, December 1 for a spring return and May 1 for a summer return.