Re-Admission - Absence of Less Than Two Years

Students in Good Standing

Students in good standing who have declared a formal leave of absence for non-medical reasons will be automatically activated and eligible to register for the stated semester of return without further action on their part (provided there is resolution of outstanding registration holds).

Students who left the university in good standing and who have been absent for one semester or more without declaring a formal leave of absence must submit an Intent to Enroll Form to the Office of the Registrar.

Activation for students who take a leave of absence for documented medical or mental health reasons will be contingent on receipt of a letter from the attending physician indicating the student is able to attend classes. This letter must be received in the Office of the Registrar by the deadlines indicated in the table below.

Download the Intent to Enroll Form

Students on Probation

Students who left the university on academic probation, and who have been absent for one semester or more, must submit an Intent to Enroll Form directly to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, MSC 7503. A personal statement citing the reason for departure and interim activities must accompany the form. Re-entry and continued enrollment are not guaranteed, but are contingent upon review by an academic review committee chaired by the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. Such review may result in denial or conditional re-entry.

Download the Intent to Enroll Form

Students on Suspension

Students who are placed on a first academic suspension may follow the appeal process stated on Page 22 or apply for re-entry after the suspension period. A personal statement citing the reason for departure and interim activities must accompany all Intent to Enroll Forms. Submit all documents to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, MSC 7503. Re-entry and continued enrollment are not guaranteed but contingent upon review by an academic review committee chaired by the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. Such review may result in denial or conditional re-entry.

Download the Intent to Enroll Form

Deadlines for Submission of Intent to Enroll Form

Fall Semester - July 1

Spring Semester - November 1

Summer Session - April 1

Please mail your form to:

Office of the Registrar
James Madison University
MSC 3528
Harrisonburg, VA 22807

You are responsible for making sure that all registration holds are cleared before you will be eligible to register.