X. Readmission after suspension

A student suspended for academic deficiencies must petition the Admissions Council for readmission. The petition is submitted at the Registrar’ss Office. Readmission is not automatic. Each case will be studied on its own merit. If during the student’s absence from LAU, he/she attended another college or university, he/she has to submit a transcript of grades from that college or university.

Students readmitted, after suspension, will be placed on probation, and be given two semesters, excluding Summers, to remove the probation. If they fail to remove the probation they will be dismissed.

Suspended LAU students may not receive credit for any academic work done during the absence period, if such work has not been declared prior to re-enrollment.

Students suspended for academic deficiencies may petition the University Admissions Council for readmission if at least one of the following conditions is met:

1. The student has spent at least one semester at another institution of higher learning recognized by LAU, and completed a minimum of 12 credits, with an average of C, or higher. Students are urged to seek advice from the Registrar’s Office about institutions whose credits may be transferred to LAU.
The student has spent one full calendar year outside LAU engaged in activities that may improve his/her chances of academic success.
2. The student has passed the Special Program of remedial courses, at the Continuing Education Program.

Students reaching suspension with a cumulative GPA of less than 1.20 will not be readmitted, and are dismissed.

Students who have been suspended twice, will not be readmitted, and will be dismissed. However, a dismissed LAU student may apply for reentry after three years of academic work in another university whose credits may be transferred to LAU, or seven years of work experience. Each case will be studied individually.

Admission to one of the Graduate Programs at the Lebanese American University is granted on a selective basis, to students who have demonstrated distinct academic ability and motivation, by meeting at least the minimum requirements described below. Meeting these requirements, however, does not guarantee admission to the University, because of limited space and facilities.

Application forms are available at the Admissions Offices, and can be mailed to applicants, upon request. They can also be downloaded from the LAU Website at: http://www.lau.edu.lb.