Continuing Student / Former Student Eligibility
Students have the option of missing/not enrolling for 1 to 2 consecutive quarters without needing to apply for readmission nor notify the Office of Academic Records. Summer Quarter is a regular quarter and is counted in determining the length of the absence.
Matriculated students who have not registered for three consecutive quarters and who have not been on an approved leave of absence (i.e. Medical Leave, Educational Leave of Absence, Intrasystem Visitors Program, International or National Exchange) must file an application for readmission with the Admissions Department. Please visit the Admissions web site for readmission application and deadlines. (Navigate through the appropriate undergrad or grad links, click on 'prospective', then 'application' to view readmission guidelines for former students.)
Example: You were registered for the Winter 2001 term. You are eligible to miss the following two consecutive terms (Spring 2001 and Summer 2001 quarters) without penalty or having to notify the Office of Academic Records. You must register for Fall 2001 classes or you will need to reapply to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
