Readmission Policy

Students who have formally left the university prior to completion of their degree may submit a “Request to Return” form, which is a petition to re-enroll in their prior academic program. Students should complete the form no sooner than one year, but no later than six weeks prior to their intended re-entry date.

Eligibility: Students must have attended classes beyond the end of the add/drop period during the first term of their program. Students who never attended classes, or withdrew from the university prior to the end of the add/drop period, must reapply to the university. This process is appropriate for both students who voluntarily or involuntarily separated from the university.

Process: Students may initiate a “Request to Return” form by contacting the Office of Admissions at admissions@paloaltou.edu. The student must provide updates to academic transcripts (additional coursework) or academic, conduct or legal violations that occurred during the time they were not enrolled at PAU. Students may request transfer credit for courses taken while not enrolled at PAU, but transfer credit is not guaranteed.

Once the form is submitted, the request is reviewed by several campus offices:

Office of Financial Aid
Office of the Bursar
Program Representative
Office of Student Success
Office of the Registrar

All elements of a student’s record will be reviewed, including academic performance, behavioral concerns and student account status. Palo Alto University does not guarantee the right for former students to re-enroll.