UCLA College Return to Undergraduate Study

INTRO

When students underperform, it is generally due to issues such as experiencing challenges transitioning to UCLA, personal situations such as health or family concerns, financial pressures, compatibility with the major, etc. and not ability or intelligence. It is important to understand what factors are impacting performance so that they can be addressed and enable students to succeed and thrive here at UCLA. Sometimes, a return to undergraduate study may not be the best path right now, so it’s best to explore your options with an academic advisor who can help you consider your next steps.

There is no specific deadline for a return to undergraduate study.

If the timing is right for you and you are seeking a return to undergraduate study to UCLA, you must demonstrate a high degree of academic stability in a college approved program. The following information is designed to help you organize a program that will meet your scholarship needs as well as the return to undergraduate study requirements of the College.

Before attempting any readmission coursework, you must consult with an academic advisor from your UCLA College Advising Unit and set up your return to undergraduate study conditions. The intent of this brochure is not to replace a counseling appointment with a College academic advisor. This is an invitation to begin exploring possible options for readmission.

GUIDELINES FOR A STANDARD RETURN TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDY

Standard return to undergraduate study guidelines require a student to complete two successive terms of readmission coursework. For example, you may choose to attend spring quarter at UCLA Extension followed by UC Summer Session, or two consecutive UC Summer Sessions in the same summer, or attend fall and spring semesters at a community college.

Before attempting any readmission coursework, you must consult with an academic advisor to set up your return to undergraduate study conditions and determine what courses you will need to take.

REQUIREMENTS & RESTRICTIONS

The grid below briefly outlines many of the requirements and restrictions associated with readmission work:

PLACE	REQUIREMENTS	WORK MORE THAN 20 HRS/WK	SPECIAL CONDITIONS & RESTRICTIONS
UCLA Summer Session or at another UC Campus	8 quarter units per session. B grade in each course. GPA of 3.0 or higher.	No Change.	Grade credit from UC Summer Sessions transfer back to UCLA. Repeating courses is a possibility.
UCLA Extension (XL 1-199 courses)	12 quarter units per session. B grade in each course. GPA of 3.25 or higher.	8 quarter units per session. B grade in each course. GPA of 3.25 or higher.	XL courses are considered exact equivalents to regular UCLA courses. No grade credit will transfer back to UCLA.
UCLA Extension (XLC 1-199 courses)	12 quarter units per session. B grade in each course. GPA of 3.0 or higher.	8 quarter units per session. B grade in each course. GPA of 3.0 or higher.	Grade credit from XLC courses transfer back to UCLA. Repeating courses is a possibility.
Other Four Year Institution	12 quarter units per session. B grade in each course. GPA of 3.5 or higher.	8 quarter units per session. B grade in each course. GPA of 3.5 or higher.	No grade credit will transfer back to UCLA.
Community College	12-15 semester units per session. B grade in each course GPA of 3.5 or higher.	9-12 semester units per session. B grade in each course. GPA of 3.5 or higher.	UCLA College accepts unit credit for community college courses only for students with less than 105 lower division units completed at the time the courses were taken. Gaining return to undergraduate study through community college coursework is primarily an option for freshmen and sophomores.

If you are planning to take courses for prep and major requirements, you should discuss your course selection with the undergraduate advisor for the major.

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER

Below are a couple of options, in addition to readmission coursework, that a student may exercise.

Does your situation warrant an exception?
If yes, please make an appointment to see your Academic advisor. They can help you in determining if a Dismissal Appeal is a viable option for your situation or if you should apply for the Bruin Readmission Program.

When you are ready to discuss your return to undergraduate study options, please make an appointment with an academic advisor in the UCLA College Advising Unit with which you were last affiliated.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR A RETURN TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDY?

You are eligible to return to UCLA once you have completed the two terms of your return to undergraduate study contract and earn the necessary grades in appropriate courses.

At that time:

Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.
Have an unofficial transcript available during the appointment showing all courses you took while away from UCLA.
Have written verification of grades not yet recorded on the official transcript or removed Incompletes (e.g. grade cards or emails from instructors) available during the appointment.
Have employer verification of your weekly work hours available during the appointment if you have taken a reduced study load because of work.
Resolve any financial holds on your record before you are officially readmitted. Verify holds on MyUCLA.
If you have been away from UCLA for more than one quarter, to reactivate your record and be officially returned to undergraduate study, you will need to submit the Return to Undergraduate Study Application and Statement of Legal Residence. Please be ready to send the completed forms to your academic advisor after your appointment.
If you want to be considered for financial aid, please complete a current FAFSA . You may also be required to file a Satisfactory Progress Appeal with the Financial Aid Office (FAO). Please consult with the UCLA Financial Aid Office for further information.