Reinstatement Policy

The purpose of this policy is to document the procedures for a student returning to a course of study at Antioch College after a leave of absence, withdrawal, suspension, or dismissal. These procedures are intended to outline the general process by which a student applies for reinstatement, but may not cover all possible circumstances. This policy makes no assumptions about nor offers any insights into the possibility of the success of a student’s reinstatement. However, it should be noted that the final authority for reinstatement lies with the appropriate decision making bodies as enumerated below. Simply following any of these procedures does not guarantee reinstatement.

Reinstatement, if successful, does not guarantee access to particular courses, co-ops, or financial aid. Registering for courses, arranging for a co-op, and assessing financial aid eligibility are processes that are unique from reinstatement. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the appropriate offices to make arrangements for these services. Registering for courses, arranging for co-ops, and determining financial aid eligibility takes time. It is in the student’s best interest to submit their application well before the deadline.

In all cases of reinstatement in which the student was out of school for a full calendar year or more, the registrar in consultation with the student’s advisor and/or APRC will determine whether the student will continue with the degree requirements in effect when they first enrolled, or with the requirements in effect at the time of reinstatement.

Because of the periodic way in which study terms and co-op terms alternate and the economical way in which courses are scheduled at a small institution like Antioch College, a leave of absence can have a profound effect on a student’s progress toward graduation. In order to help ensure that the student is prepared to recover from this interruption in their education, when the student plans a leave of absence the student is required to work with their advisor to update their degree plan. A copy of the updated plan must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office along with the request for the leave. Students who wish to plan a leave but have not yet declared a major are encouraged to declare their major before taking the leave. Students who are not prepared to declare a major at the time a leave is being planned may submit a copy of their degree audit prepared by the registrar.

A student who withdraws from Antioch College for personal reasons rather than face disciplinary charges that are pending against that student will not be eligible for reinstatement, re-enrollment, or an Antioch College degree, and a notation to this effect will be entered on the transcript.