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Returning to Revelle College

Students who have not been enrolled in classes at UC San Diego for two or more consecutive quarters must request to return to the University through the return to UC San Diego process. Please refer to the Return to UC San Diego page for the request to return filing periods. This is a non-competitive request to return to UC San Diego. These deadlines are strictly enforced and no exceptions will be made.

If you have been absent from the University for only one quarter, you are considered a continuing student. Please proceed to WebReg during your assigned enrollment appointment time. 

The return to UC San Diego process is dependent on how you left the University:

Left in good academic standing

  1. Address any holds on your record that may prevent your Return to UC San Diego and update your contact information on TritonLink.
  2. File a university Request to Return to UC San Diego and pay the required fee no later than the end of the request to return filing period.
  3. The Registrar's Office will send a return to UC San Diego approval notification to your email.
  4. Send official transcripts of all work completed at other institutions (if applicable) to the UC San Diego Admissions Office.
  5. Check the Virtual Advising Center and the e-mail account you listed on your Request to Return to UC San Diego for any requests for information and/or updates from Academic Advising.
  6. Enroll in your courses and pay your registration fees before the payment deadline.

Left on academic probation or subject to academic disqualification

  1. Address any holds on your record that may prevent return to UC San Diego and update your contact information on TritonLink.
  2. File a university Request to Return to UC San Diego and pay the required fee no later than the end of the request to return filing period.
  3. The Registrar's Office will require approval from Revelle College Academic Advising.
  4. If approved, the Registrar's Office will send a return to UC San Diego approval notification to your email.
  5. Send official transcripts of all work completed at other institutions (if applicable) to the UC San Diego Admissions Office.
  6. Check the Virtual Advising Center and the e-mail account you listed on your Request to Return to UC San Diego for any requests for information and/or updates from Academic Advising.
  7. Enroll in your courses and pay your registration fees before the payment deadline.
You will return to the University in the same academic status in which you left.

Academically disqualified

Disqualified students are eligible to apply for return to UC San Diego after taking one academic year away from UC San Diego. Return to UC San Diego after disqualification is available once per year for Fall Quarter only.

  1. Review the information on the Return to UC San Diego after Disqualification website.
  2. Address any holds on your record that may prevent your Return to UC San Diego with the exception of the MNRR hold, and update your contact information on TritonLink.
  3. Meet with your current (or proposed) major department advisor and request they review and sign your Return to UC San Diego Proposal form.
  4. Submit the completed and signed Return to UC San Diego Proposal form and all required documents to Revelle College Academic Advising at readvising@ucsd.edu between April 15 and July 15 for Fall Quarter return. If you miss the July 15 deadline, you will need to wait another year to submit a proposal.
  5. Check the Virtual Advising Center and the e-mail account you listed on your Request to Return to UC San Diego for any requests for information and/or updates from Academic Advising.
  6. Once your Return to UC San Diego Proposal is approved, file the university Request to Return to UC San Diego (if you have been absent for 2 or more quarters) and pay the required fee no later than the end of the request to return filing period.
  7. The Registrar's Office will require approval from Revelle College Academic Advising.
  8. Send official transcripts of all work completed at other institutions (if applicable) to the UC San Diego Admissions Office.
  9. Check the Virtual Advising Center and the e-mail account you listed on your Request to return to UC San Diego for any requests for information and/or updates from Academic Advising.
  10. Enroll in your courses and pay your registration fees before the payment deadline.

Prohibited from further enrollment for not meeting the Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR)

  1. Consult with the Analytical Writing Program (awp@ucsd.edu) regarding steps to complete the Re-enrollment Challenge Portfolio
  2. If you are approved, file a university Request to Return to UC San Diego and pay the required fee no later than the end of the request to return filing period.
  3. Follow the return to UC San Diego process outlined in the section above titled 'academically disqualified' if you were also dismissed for academic performance.
  4. The Registrar's Office will forward your request to return to Academic Advising for review.
  5. Send official transcripts of all work completed at other institutions (if applicable) to the UC San Diego Admissions Office.
  6. Check the Virtual Advising Center for any requests for information and/or updates from Academic Advising.
  7. Enroll in your courses and pay your registration fees before the payment deadline.

Left with a hold placed by the Dean of Student Affairs (ADMR hold) or Another office

  1. Review your holds on TritonLink to confirm the office that has placed the hold. Contact the corresponding office if it was not placed by the Dean of Student Affairs Office.
  2. Email redean@ucsd.edu or call (858) 534-3492 to inquire about any conditions for the lifting of a hold placed by the Revelle College Student Affairs Office.
  3. If the hold is removed, and you left in good academic standing, file a Request to Return to UC San Diego  and pay the required fee no later than the end of the request to return filing period.
  4. Check the Virtual Advising Center and the e-mail account you listed on your Request to Return to UC San Diego for any requests for information and/or updates from Academic Advising.
  5. Send official transcripts of all work completed at other institutions (if applicable) to the UC San Diego Admissions Office.
  6. Enroll in your courses and pay your registration fees before the payment deadline.

Additional steps / resources to prepare for your return

Academic Advising

Undergraduate students at UC San Diego have a unique academic advising system to guide them through their academic career from admission and orientation through graduation. Students work with both College Academic Advisors as well as Department/Major Academic Advisors.

Depending on how long you have been away, your major catalog and course requirements may have changed.  Please make sure to connect with your major department advisors if you have any questions.

Please make sure to review the information available to you on the department website to see the best way to connect with your advisor since it will vary.

Academic Support Resources

Revelle College Advising strongly encourages students to review past course material to prepare for your return

Campus Community Centers

Campus Community Centers at UC San Diego build affinity among a diverse population of students, faculty and staff members. Open to undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the San Diego community, the centers contribute significantly toward the evolution of a socially just campus. They are places of belonging, where traditional notions of diversity are challenged. Where self-awareness is learned, leaders are developed, and open dialogue and expression are encouraged.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

CAPS provides counseling, workshops, and community forums for UC San Diego students. They also provide outreach programs and consultation services to the campus community.

Familiarize yourself with campus

Things are constantly changing, so it is important for you to explore campus prior to your return.  We suggest that you walk around campus and check out the new buildings and restaurants before you return to class.

We strongly recommend that you take the time to check out all of the campus resources before the start of the quarter so that your transition is smooth.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

  1. Fill out your Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  2. Contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships (FAS) office if you have any questions
  3. If you did not leave the university in good academic standing, you may need to submit a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeal.  This appeal requires academic planning, and signatures from both your major and college advisors.  Please do not wait to start this process.

Health Requirements

All incoming and re-admitted graduate and undergraduate students are required to meet the UC Immunization and Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Requirements.

Housing

International Students and Programs Office (ISPO)

ISPO's team of expert staff provides the highest levels of knowledge and expertise in advising and immigration services to international students at UC San Diego.

IT help

If you have been away for one year (or more) you may have lost access to your UCSD email and student accounts.  Your email will be automatically reactivated if you are accepted for return to UC San Diego. If you are still having issues, please contact the ITS Service Desk. They can help with:

  • Account questions and problems (email, student account, network, server, Active Directory, Canvas)
  • Residential computing and network support
  • Campuswide wireless support (UCSD-PROTECTED and UCSD-GUEST)
  • Virus and malware detection and removal
  • Computer software troubleshooting
  • Computer lab support

Please note that if you are unable to access your student accounts to send a VAC message or to attend drop-in advising hours, you can email us at readvising@ucsd.edu to connect.

Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD)

OSD works with students with documented disabilities to review documentation and determine reasonable accommodations. Disabilities can occur in these areas: psychological, psychiatric, learning, attention, chronic health, physical, vision, hearing, and acquired brain injuries, and may occur at any time during a student’s college career.

We encourage you to contact the OSD as soon as you become aware of a condition that is disabling so that they can work with you.

The process for obtaining accommodations can be lengthy.  Revelle College encourages you to proactively set up accomodations even if you do not think you will need to utilize them. 

Parking and Transportation Services

Prepare for your return to UC San Diego by reviewing your transportation options.

Student Financial Solutions

Contact the Student Financial Solutions (SFS) department if you have questions about:

  • Financial holds
  • Billing & payments
  • Authorized payers
  • Your student campus ID card

Transfer Students

Build Connections! There are many resources available to you as a transfer student through the Triton Transfer Hub such as:

If you have feedback regarding this page, please email readvising@ucsd.edu