More than 43 million Americans have some college and no degree, and more than a million came back in a single year. Here is the plan, one step at a time.
My comeback checklist
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Ask how to come back
One email that asks every question at once. You don’t have to explain why you left.
Subject: Returning student: how do I re-enroll for the next term?
Dear Registrar's Office,
My name is [Your name]. I was a student at [Your school], and I'd like to come back for the next term.
Could you help me with a few questions?
- Do I need to apply for readmission, or can I re-enroll?
- What is the deadline for the next term?
- Do I have any holds on my account, and who can help me clear them?
- Does [Your school] offer academic renewal or academic forgiveness, and would I qualify?
- Could I get a degree audit showing how many credits I have and what I still need?
Thank you. I'm ready to finish, and I'd be grateful to know the next step.
Sincerely,
[Your name]