Returning Student Verification

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.

  • Fill out the Return From Educational Leave Form (Registrar’s Office → “Add, Drop, Withdraw, Repeats, and other Enrollment”).

  • Submit Return From Leave form ASAP—no later than the start of the term you want to come back.

If you were disqualified and have been away for less than one year


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.


Returning Student Verification Form