Request to Resume Studies at LHU
| The Request to Resume Studies form is to be used by students who previously attended
LHU as a degree seeking or non-degree seeking student and have missed at lease one
semester (fall or spring) of attendance and want to return for additional courswork
or by students who have graduated from LHU and want to return to complete additional
coursework or another undergraduate degree program. Your request to resume studying will be reviewed by the Registrar's Office for academic eligibility to continue enrollment at Lock Haven University. CHANGE OF MAJORStudents who plan to continue enrollment in a different major than previously declared, or who are returning for a second degree, must complete the Change of Major form available on myHaven, Registrar tab under "Forms" (https://myhaven.lhup.edu/ICS/Registrar/Forms.jnz).FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITYApproval of a request to resume studies through the Registrar's Office neither implies nor guarantees the receipt of financial aid or the ability to enroll. Non-degree students, including certificate-only programs, ARE NOT eligible for state and federal financial aid. A student's previous academic and financial history can affect the ability to receive
financial aid. Any current or prior unpaid or delinquent account balances will hinder
a student's ability to re-enroll. It is highly recommended that all students who wish
to resume their studies contact the Financial Aid Office prior to submitting this
application to review financial aid eligibility. (Ulmer Hall 224; 570-484-2424) DEADLINEThis form must be submitted to the Registrar's Offie by noon on the Friday before classes begin for your requested semester/session. Forms received after this time will not be processed.STUDENT ACCOUNT HOLDSUnmet financial obligations prevent registration; contact Student Accounts (Ulmer Hall 224, 570-484-2425).IMPORTANT ACADEMIC POLICIESStudents must be aware of academic policies in place at the time of return. This includes, but is not limited to: ** Academic requirements for the major and general education; Students returning after a period of probation, suspension, or academic dismissal
(under academic amnesty) will return on probation. For those who took college classes, an unofficial transcript must be submitted (as an attachment) with the request. Simply taking college classes is not automatic approval to return. In addition, if approved to return, an official transcript must be sent to the Registrar's Office for credit evaluation. PROCESSING STEPS1. Student -- Completes the information below AND submits the Change of Major form if returning for a different major or for a second degree2. Registrar's Office -- Reviews the request and student's academic file 3. Registrar's Office -- Sends information to the student regarding the request; if approved, the information includes registration information. 4. Student -- If approved to return, register for classes via myHaven. For scheduling advice, contact academic advisor. CONTACT INFORMATIONRegistrar's Office: 570-484-2006Financial Aid: 570-484-2424 Student Accounts: 570-484-2425 University Directory Information: lockhaven.edu/directory/directory2.html |
