301-5 - Deferred Admission

Title:  Deferred Admissions
Owner:

University Registrar & Director of Enrollment

Last Updated/Revised: 05/01/2024

Policy: Applicants who fail to enroll within the specified time frame will forfeit their place in the program and will be required to submit another application, if they choose to reapply for admission. Requests for deferment must be made in writing to the admissions office. Students must adhere to the catalog policies, curriculum, processes, etc. in place at time of enrollment.

Purpose: The University understands that applicants may not be ready to begin their studies on the initial date they applied for. The purpose of this policy is to maintain communication between applicant and enrollment regarding the potential start and to have visibility of projected enrollment starts.

Procedure:

  1. Applicants who wish to defer their enrollment will submit their request in writing to the admissions office.
  2. The admissions office will notify the Office of the Registrar of the applicant’s request.
    1. The written request to defer shall be uploaded into the students record.
  3. The Office of the Registrar will update the applicant’s enrollment record and notify the admissions office when complete.

Scope: This policy should apply to all applicants including reentries and graduates.

Documents and Forms: None