FAQs

The Re-Enrollment Committee is primarily composed of the Assistant Dean and Director of Academic Support, the Assistant Director of Academic Support, the Dean of Student Success, and the Registrar in consultation with other BMC faculty and staff on a case-by-case basis for each individual student’s situation and application.

The Re-Enrollment Committee may consult with:

• The Class Deans
• The Dean of Student Life
• The Assistant Director of Student Support Services
• The Director of Counseling
• The Health Services Director
• Student Accounts
• Financial Aid
• Access Services
• Residential Life and Student Engagement
• Major Advisors and/or Major Department (for students with declared majors)

There are three (3) short answer responses required for all students applying for re-enrollment. These questions include discussing what led to the decision to return from your time away, an academic plan for when you return, and how you will maintain personal supports following return. Additionally, students reviewed by the Committee on Academic Standing prior to their leave of absence will be asked to answer a question about how they met the expectations prescribed by the committee.

These questions should be answered within 200 words. If students would like to submit additional information, including a personal essay, letters of support from supervisors/employers or faculty, et cetera, to be included in their application for the Re-Enrollment Committee’s review,  email these materials to reenrollment@brynmawr.edu.

Students are required to first meet with either Amanda or Rachel in a Re-Enrollment Consultation Meeting before applying for re-enrollment. This is a great time for students to ask any questions they may have and get clarification on what action steps they need to take before submitting their application. Follow questions can be emailed to reenrollment@brynmawr.edu and Amanda or Rachel will get back to you within 1 to 2 business days. 

Additionally, students may need to consult with their major advisors or someone from their major department (if they are declared or intend to switch to a new major) or their class dean about their academic plan. Students can also schedule a meeting with an RS mentor for support and guidance from the student perspective.

Schedule a Re-Enrollment Consultation with Amanda or Rachel to learn what type of leave you were on and what you specifically should do as part of your re-application.

Email reenrollment@brynmawr.edu or academicsupport@brynmawr.edu to clarify if you were reviewed by CAS and/or to get a copy of the letter that was sent to you before you took your leave.

There is a requirement to receive care while away on a health leave, either from a medical or psychological healthcare provider. However, the Health Services Director and the Director of Counseling are available to consult with students go offer clarification and guidance on how to show evidence of care while away to satisfy this expectation for return from a health leave.

• If you addressed a physical health condition or symptoms during your leave, contact Beth Kotarski, the Health Services Director. Email bkotarski@brynmawr.edu

• If you addressed a mental health condition or symptoms during your leave, contact Luci MacNamara, the Director of Counseling. Email lmacnamara@brynmawr.edu 

I am not looking to make any changes to my previous accommodations: 

• Please schedule a brief update meeting with Access Services (AccessServices@brynmawr.edu). 

I am looking to make changes to my previous accommodations: 

• Please contact Access Services immediately to schedule an intake appointment. 

• Please review our documentation guidelines (linked HERE). You may be asked to provide additional documentation to support your modification request. 

Regardless of the type of leave, students are expected and required to be away a minimum of one (1) full semester away.

Students who go on a leave of absence after the semester has begun will not be eligible to return from the leave in the next semester; they will be away for the duration of the current semester and for the full semester after. For example, if students go on a leave in October, they are not eligible to return from leave until the fall semester of the next academic year. If a student leaves in March, they’re not eligible to return from leave until the spring semester of the next academic year.

Students on leave are encouraged to keep in touch with deans, BMC staff and faculty members, supervisors at on-campus jobs, and other students while they are on leaves of absence. Students may stay in touch with them via email, virtual meetings, phone calls, and/or text. Students are also welcome to visit campus as a guest and participate in public Bryn Mawr events, such as sports games and graduation celebrations. 

Students may schedule one (1) Impactful Time Away Consultation with the Office of Academic Support per month while on leave, and the Office of Academic Support will regularly send out emails with information about what’s happening at Bryn Mawr to students while away. Students can opt-into these communications after their initial Impactful Time Away Consultation that is required for all students as they plan to take a leave and/or shortly after they go on leave.

It is important to note that students on leaves are not eligible to participate in supports, programs, and events that are designed for enrolled students.

Dean Rachel Heiser is the dean assigned to all students while on their leave of absence. She is available to meet with you to answer any advising questions you may have. You can schedule a meeting with her using this link.