If you have been absent for one semester and plan to come back the following semester (excluding summer), you do not need to reapply. For example, if you only took off the fall term but plan to return in the spring, there is no need to reapply, and you can log into Banner to register for courses. If you have been absent for two or more consecutive semesters (excluding summer), follow the Steps for Returning to WSSU and reapply for admission.

Check to see if your Academic Standing is Good Standing, Probation, Suspension, or Dismissal. If you can no longer access BannerRams and wish to check your academic standing, an admissions counselor can help.

• Log into BannerRams and click on the “Student” tab.
• Click “Student Records”.
• Click “View Student Information”.
• Select the upcoming term and you can view your Academic Standing status.

If you were away for just one term (and you weren’t suspended), Skip to Step 3: Address Your Financial Needs. 

If you are returning to WSSU after being away for two consecutive semesters (summer not included) or are returning from Academic Suspension or Dismissal, you must reapply to WSSU using our Student Portal. Follow the application deadlines when submitting your application.

• Students who have not attended another college/university since leaving WSSU are not required to pay an application fee.
• Students who have attended another college/university since leaving WSSU must submit a $50.00 application fee, which is payable through a link on your Status Page in the student portal.

• All students who attended another institution since being away from WSSU must submit official transcripts from those institutions to WSSU Undergraduate Admissions. You must hold at least a 2.0 GPA from the last institution attended.

If you would like to apply for financial aid, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for financial aid consideration.

If you had financial aid before you withdrew and were not in compliance with the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy, you will need to fill out a Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal.

Please contact the Financial Aid Office at 336-750-3296 if you have questions about this process or your SAP eligibility. 

The following are offices you should touch base with as you prepare to return:

• Check with the Office of Student Accounts by calling 336.750.2812 to make sure you do not have any account holds which can hinder your registration eligibility.
• If you are planning to live on campus, visit Housing and Residence Life to apply.
• Contact University Wellness Center to confirm that your immunizations are still in compliance with university requirements. 
• If you left under disciplinary suspension, you will need to touch base with the Office of Community Standards and Civility.

• Take advantage of student support services, including Advising Services and Learning Support Services.

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If you have earned 40 or more credit hours, please reach out to your Department Chair Advisor. Find your department under the college/school of your major:

• College of Arts, Sciences, and Education
• College of Business & Entrepreneurship
• School of Health Sciences