Re-entry Process
Eligibility to Apply as a Re-entry Student:
Undergraduate students requesting to return to CSU Channel Islands after more than two semesters away (not to include winter or summer) without having a leave of absence on file, are considered re-entry (returning) students.
Re-entry students will not need to re-apply for admission through Cal State Apply, with the exception of impacted programs such as BS Nursing/BS Mechatronics Engineering and the following self-support degree programs offered through Extended University: BA Psychology (Santa Barbara/Goleta), BS Business (Santa Barbara/Goleta), BS Business Online, BS Nursing (BSN/ADN to BSN/RN to BSN).
Note: Any student who has been academically disqualified will have to go through the formal reinstatement process prior to being readmitted. If you have been disqualified, please visit this page: https://www.csuci.edu/academics/appeals/reinstatement.htm
Deadlines for Submission:
Fall 2021 Re-entry: July 1, 2021
Processing Time Periods:
April - July 1st for fall semester re-entry and October - December 1st for spring semester re-entry. You will be notified that your application has been received if it falls outside of this time frame.
*Note: Your Re-entry Application will need to be signed by an Academic Advisor. Academic Advising will be scheduling appointments with Fall 2021 re-entry applicants after April 1st. Please plan to reach out to their office at that time.
Enrollment/Registration Procedures:
Once your application is processed, you will receive an e-mail notification with information about your enrollment appointment. You must enroll in the term for which you are granted re-entry. If you do not enroll, you will be discontinued as an active student and have to apply for re-entry in a future semester.
Checklist – Required Documents/Procedures (due by deadline):
- Re-entry Student Application (PDF, 139kb) must be completed and signed by an Academic Advisor. To set up an appointment, please visit Academic Advising's website for contact information.
- Official transcript(s) required from all colleges attended after leaving CSUCI, regardless of grades earned.
- Students must resolve all outstanding obligations and/or holds (i.e. Library fines, Accounting holds, Conduct holds, etc.) prior to registration.