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Academic Standing

Connect & Complete

The Connect & Complete Persistence Framework is a set of academic policies for undergraduate students in academic difficulty. The mission of these policies is to provide students with the tools, resources, and support to reach their educational goals. Connect & Complete offers proactive, timely, and holistic interventions centered on the student’s unique needs and circumstances.

To learn more about academic standing and Connect & Complete, please visit the Connect & Complete website.

Returning from Academic Suspension (Readmission)

Students in the Mary Frances Early College of Education who wish to return to UGA after academic suspension must follow the steps outlined below. This process falls under the university’s Connect & Complete academic standing and support framework.

Step 1: Review the Guidelines

To be eligible for return, you must:

  • Be a declared College of Education major.
  • Submit your request 45 days before the start of the semester you want to return.
  • Understand that evaluations begin 30 days before the semester begins.

Step 2: Submit Your Request to Return Letter

Your letter must include the following information:

  • Full name
  • Your major within the College of Education
  • Year in school (1st, 2nd, etc.)
  • 81X number
  • UGA email and current phone number
  • Semester of academic suspension (e.g., Fall 2022)
  • Semester you’d like to return (e.g., Spring 2023)
  • Explanation of the circumstances around your dismissal
  • What you have learned during your time away
  • Your plan to return and succeed academically
  • Name of your College of Education academic advisor

Step 3: Email Your Request

Submit your letter as a PDF or Word document to:
coeadvising@uga.edu

Your request will be reviewed by one of the following advisors based on your major:

  • Laurie Zielinski – Teacher Preparation and CMSD majors
  • Julian Williams – Kinesiology majors

Need Help?

If you are unsure of your major or need help preparing your letter, please reach out to the College of Education Advising Office at coeadvising@uga.edu. We are here to support you through this process.