Returning after a less than 2 year break?
If you were previously enrolled and in good academic standing
You can return after up to 4 consecutive semesters (2 years) without reapplying.
Check the Return from Educational Leave information info for details.
If you believe you qualify, complete and submit the Return From Educational Leave Form.
Plan to submit the online form as soon as possible to the Registrar's Office before the start of the term you want to come back.
If you were disqualified and have been away for less than one year
Gone one semester or less after disqualification? Meet with an advisor and complete the Undergraduate Petition for Reinstatement from Disqualification.
You only need to reapply if your reinstatement isn’t approved.
If your reinstatement is approved, your advisor will complete the Petition and submit it to the Registrar's Office on your behalf.
Returning after a more than 2 year break?
Returning Transfer Students
If you left Cal State LA over 2 years ago (or were disqualified) and took classes at another college/university or through PaGE, you’re a Returning Transfer Student.
❌Don’t use the Returning Student Verification form. You’ll need to reapply through Cal State Apply and meet regular transfer admission requirements.
Returning Students
If you left Cal State LA over 2 years ago (or were disqualified) and did not take any classes elsewhere (college/university or PaGE), you’re a Returning Student.
✅ Fill out the below Returning Student Verification form only if it is AFTER the posted transfer applicant deadline for the desired re-admission term. Before then, you may reapply directly through Cal State Apply.