Returning students, sometimes referred to as former students or readmits, are those who previously attended A&M–Central Texas and wish to return after sitting out for more than one year. Graduate students who have been out for less than one year should refer to the Reactivation Following Non-Attendance section below. 

Students seeking readmission—including those returning after an absence for personal reasons, military service, academic suspension, or conduct suspension—should be aware that graduate coursework is valid for six (6) years from the date of course completion. Coursework that exceeds six years at the time of degree conferral or at the time of reentry into a graduate program will not be applied toward degree requirements. Students may be required to repeat expired coursework or complete additional courses to satisfy current program requirements. Students who are unable to maintain continuous enrollment may request consideration for an extension of up to 12 months on a case-by-case basis due to extenuating circumstances. 

To be considered for readmission, returning students must complete the following steps: 

Returning students who have not attended any other college or university since last attending A&M–Central Texas will be readmitted automatically. Those who have enrolled at another institution must meet all general admission requirements at the time of readmission. 

Exception to Readmission Requirements 

In accordance with Texas Education Code § 51.9242, Readmission of Students Who Withdraw to Perform Active Military Service, A&M–Central Texas students who withdraw to serve in active duty for the U.S. Armed Forces or the Texas National Guard are not required to complete a university application if they re-enroll within one year of separation from military service. 

Students returning under this provision remain subject to the six-year graduate coursework validity requirement outlined above. Military personnel deployed during their studies may be granted an extension of up to 12 months, provided the extension does not exceed the duration of deployment as documented in official orders. 

For more information, contact the Graduate School. 

Readmission after Academic Suspension 

Students who leave the university due to academic suspension may apply for readmission following the suspension period. If admitted, students must: 

Students returning after academic suspension are also subject to the six-year graduate coursework validity requirement. 

Readmission after Conduct Suspension 

Students who leave the university due to conduct or behavioral suspension must submit a Readmission and Registration Request to the Office of Student Conduct no earlier than the last four weeks of the semester preceding their intended return. 

Students placed on conduct suspension are automatically blocked from registering for future semesters until their request has been approved by the Office of Student Conduct. 

Students returning after a conduct suspension remain subject to the six-year graduate coursework validity requirement. 

Reactivation Following Non-Attendance 

Students who have been absent for less than one year may request a one-time reactivation to maintain their continuing student status without reapplying. Requests for reactivation must be made prior to the start of the semester in which the student plans to re-enroll. 

Eligibility for reactivation requires the student to be: 

Students who do not request reactivation before the start of the semester must follow the readmission process and will be subject to the six-year graduate coursework validity requirement.