The readmission options below outline the appropriate pathway for undergraduate students: 

• The Transfer Application is for a returning student who left Southern, earned credit at another institution, and would like to transfer back to the university.
• The Readmission Application is for all other returning students who did not attend another institution and would like to be reinstated to their last approved program of study.

If approved for readmission, students will return in the current catalog year with their previous academic standing still in effect. 

Note: Dismissed students may register part-time as non-matriculated students at Southern, but must achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher prior to attempting 30 credits as a non-matriculated student, to return to good standing and apply for readmission to their last program of study.

The readmission options below outline the appropriate pathway for graduate students: 

• The Graduate Application is for a returning student who (1) after leaving Southern, earned 9 or more credits at another institution, (2) was previously dismissed and at least one semester has lapsed (must include a petition to the graduate program coordinator describing why they will be successful if readmitted), or (3) was originally admitted to a master's degree or sixth-year certificate more than six years ago, or a doctoral degree more than seven years ago. 
• The Readmission Application is for all other returning students who would like to be reinstated to their last approved program of study. 

If approved for readmission, students will return in the current catalog year with their previous academic standing still in effect. 

Eligibility
The Fresh Start program is available to former students who apply to return to Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) and are eligible for academic forgiveness. This option can only be used once.

Program Benefits
Eligible students can reset their grade point average (GPA) while retaining credit for any previously passed course with a grade of C- or higher. Fresh Start can improve the GPA but may reduce the total earned credit hours towards a degree.

Application Criteria
To qualify for Fresh Start, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Submit a complete transfer admissions application.
2. Have a cumulative GPA below 2.0 at the time of application.
3. Have earned fewer than 60 credits at SCSU at the time of application.
4. Have not been enrolled in a degree program at SCSU for at least one semester (fall, spring, or summer).
5. Demonstrate more recent evidence of satisfactory academic performance or changed work habits through one of the following:

• Enroll in classes at SCSU as a non-matriculated student and earn a recent term GPA or overall GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Submit a transcript from another regionally accredited college or university showing a recent term GPA or overall GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Provide a statement of personal growth or professional achievement, along with at least one recommendation letter from an employer or personal reference. A personal interview may be required.

Important Financial Aid Information
Fresh Start does not alter a student’s overall attempted credits for determining continued financial aid eligibility. Students may need to complete the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal to regain financial aid eligibility. For questions about aid eligibility, contact financialaid@southernct.edu.