Rutgers SHP - Policies

SCHOOL POLICY

Subject : ADMISSIONS Title : READMISSION Coding : 1.4.1
Category :
Responsible Executive : Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Responsible Office : SHP Office of Enrollment Management
Adopted : 7/05 Amended : 12/07 , 2/10, 12/12, 4/14 Last Reviewed : 4/2014

I. Purpose
This policy establishes the various circumstances of readmission.
II. Accountability
The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and SHP Manager of Admissions are responsible for this policy.
III. Definition
The term re-admission applies only to those persons who apply for admission after enrolling and withdrawing (or being dismissed) from the same program previously attended.
IV. Policy

The student is required to submit an application, required documents, and fee to the Office of Enrollment Management.  Enrollment Management will forward a copy to the Program Director and inform the student of the Program Director’s decision with an official letter of readmission or denial.  The applicant must satisfy the requirements of the Program that are in effect at the time of re- entry, e.g. GPA requirement, updated licensure, transcripts, and any other Program requirements.  Upon submitting the tuition deposit, the student is required to submit or resubmit any or all of the Admissions Checklist items that are in effect at RBHS at the time of admissions following readmission. 

Policy for students in a Doctoral program who leave prior to completion

Students who leave a SHP Doctoral program prior to completion may apply for admission to a master’s program within two years of separation.  Students admitted will be reevaluated by the Program Director and may be required to repeat all courses completed more than five years prior unless the student demonstrates current competencies in the field deemed acceptable by the Program Director.  Previously earned credits for courses in which the student earned a grade of “B” or better within the past five years may be applied to the Master’s program with approval of the Program Director.  A minimum of 25% of the credits required for the Master’s program must be earned following re-admission pursuant to this policy.

Policy for students in a Master’s program who leave prior to completion

Students who leave a SHP Master’s program prior to completion may apply for admission to a baccalaureate or certificate program within two years of separation.  Students admitted will be re-evaluated by the Program Director and may be required to repeat all courses completed more than five years prior unless the student demonstrates current competencies in the field deemed acceptable by the Program Director.  Previously earned credits for courses in which the student earned a grade of “B” or better within the past five years may be applied to the baccalaureate or certificate program with approval of the Program Director.  A minimum of 25% of the credits required for the baccalaureate or certificate program must be earned following re- admission pursuant to this policy.

Policy for students in any program who leave prior to completion

Students who are re-admitted to any SHP program will be reevaluated by the Program Director and may be required to repeat all courses completed more than five years prior unless the student demonstrates current competencies in the field deemed acceptable by the Program Director.  Previously earned credits for courses in which the student earned a grade of “B” or better within the past five years may be applied to fulfill the Program’s Requirements for Graduation, with approval of the Program Director.  A minimum of 25% of the credits required for the program must be earned following re-admission pursuant to this policy.

READMISSION
     Amended: 12/07 , 2/10, 12/12, 4/14