Returning to the Mount and Readmission Policies

Return to MSMC

Who qualifies as a Return to MSMC student?

  • Students who break their matriculation for less than three consecutive semesters can return to MSMC through Return to MSMC
  • If a student breaks matriculation to attend another college or university and completes one or more courses, they will be required to apply for readmission through the Admissions Office (see below).

Application requirements for a Return to MSMC student

  • Students who would like to return to Mount Saint Mary College must submit a Return to MSMC application directly to the Registrar for a declared major.
  • Students who were previously under an academic probationary status are subject to the conditions of that status upon return. Permission to return or a request for admission into a specific major is not guaranteed and will be based upon the review.
  • Only once permission has been granted from the Registrar may students register for class.
  • All students must complete the general education and major requirements in place at the time of re-entry. Students cannot mix the requirements of two different catalogs. Students seeking any exception must petition the Academic Standards Committee.

Readmission to MSMC

Who qualifies as a Readmission to MSMC student?

  • Any student who has been separated from MSMC for three or more consecutive semesters will be required to apply for readmission to MSMC.

OR

  • Any student who breaks matriculation at MSMC to attend another college or university and would like to return to MSMC will be required to apply for readmission to MSMC.

Application requirements for Readmission to MSMC

  • Students must submit an application for readmission to Mount Saint Mary College.
  • Students must submit all official transcripts of course work taken at another institution since leaving MSMC.
  • Applications will be evaluated based on the current admission standards for Mount Saint Mary College as well as the current academic program requirements.
    Acceptance as a readmission candidate will be good for the semester that is indicated on the decision letter. If a student is unable to return for the semester that is indicated on the acceptance letter, they will be required to submit a new application for a future semester in which they intend to apply.
  • Any student intending on applying for readmission to the Nursing program will have their application reviewed by the Admissions Office as well as the School of Nursing.
  • All students must complete the general education and major requirements in place at the time of re-entry. Students cannot mix the requirements of two different catalogs. Students seeking any exception must petition the Academic Standards Committee.