I am suspended. What now?
Suspension is defined as separation from the University for a specific period, which includes loss of tuition, fees, coursework, and other privileges of an enrolled student. Note that when you are eligible to return, you must reapply to the University.
If you are suspended from Belmont, specific tasks must be completed before departure. You must comply with all components outlined in your outcome letter, including sanctions. Overdue or incomplete sanctions may prevent you from returning to Belmont.
No Trespassing Order:
Suspended individuals must comply with a "No Trespassing Order" during their suspension period. The University will contact the Metropolitan Police Department if you fail to comply. If you must be on campus to conduct "University business" such as: (i.e. reapplying through admissions, registering for courses, financial aid, and housing), you may receive access to university resources during business hours within a specified period for them to initiate the return process. You must obtain permission from the Dean of Students Office, and you will be required to check in/out through Campus Security.
Transcripts:
Please visit here and follow the instructions to initiate the process of receiving a transcription. Upon submission, you may experience a delay in the release of your transcript due to the Suspension hold on your student account, but the transcript should release 24-48 hours after the transcript request is submitted.
Suspension is a temporary separation from Belmont. We encourage you to take the time away to engage in continued reflection and self-growth before returning and be a positive and productive member of the community.
Plans to Return to Belmont:
Please refer to the Suspension Checklist below, which will provide additional information and resources about the return process.
- Class Registration: Students returning from administrative suspension will not be permitted to register for classes earlier than peers in the same range of earned credit hours. It is important to state that priority registration group days fluctuate by the term due but are published on the academic calendar.
- Seniors and juniors on the suspension will be eligible to register the Monday (prior to sophomores) after priority registration opens.
- Sophomores and Freshmen on suspension may register prior to freshmen with zero earned hours or new students.
- Advisor:
- Advisor information/contact can be found via MyBelmont-Degree Works, and the advisor's name should be listed there. If it is not, please can contact Belmont Central at 615-460-5402.
- Holds:
- You will have a suspension hold on your account for the duration of your suspension. It will be temporarily removed to allow for class registration or to conduct “University business”.
- Please refer to your MyBelmont under “View Holds and Notices.” This will list any active holds on your account and identify which office to contact for more information or removal.
Re-admission to Belmont
For any questions, please refer them to Admissions at 615-460-6785.
- You can submit a new Belmont application for your desired term via the link below. Be sure to select that you are a “Reenroll” under Student Type. You are only obligated to fill out the required (*) information on your application. In the essay section, you can provide information about why you are returning to Belmont and your status or occupation since last attending.
Click here for Information for Returning Students - Please email mary.byars@belmont.edu once you have completed the application but prior to submitting it so that we may waive the $50 application fee for you .
- If you attended another undergraduate institution after leaving Belmont, submit transcripts from all universities to us at the following address:
Belmont University
Office of Admissions
1900 Belmont Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37212 - If they are unable to issue an in-progress transcript, their Registrar’s Office should send a “letter of good standing” that informs us that you have not had any disciplinary, financial, or academic holds that would prevent you from leaving the university in good standing.
- Once we receive these materials, Admissions will review your account for holds and determine if you are eligible to return to Belmont. When the time comes, we suggest making an appointment with our Growth & Purpose for Students Office (GPS) at gps@belmont.edu if you would like some advice to learn where you will be picking back up in your program.
Suspension Checklist:
The following checklist may assist you in your departure and return to Belmont; please review the following:
Admissions: Re-Enrollment: You will need to re-enroll back to Belmont.
Contact Number: 615-460-6785
Email Address: mary.byars@belmont.edu
Student Financial Services: can address any questions or concerns related to financial aid and work-study. You can reach them here:
Contact Number: 615-460-6403
Email Address: finaid@belmont.edu
The Registrar's Office: can address any questions or concerns about transcripts, eligible transfer credits taken elsewhere to Belmont. You can reach them here:
Contact Number: 615-460-6619
Email: registrar@belmont.edu
Residence Life: If you wish to live on campus.
Contact Number: 615.460.5802
Email Address: reslife@belmont.edu
Growth and Purpose for Students (GPS). They can assist with various issues, including academic advising, degree completion planning, life skills training, academic recovery, etc. You can reach them here:
Contact Number: 615-460-5702
Email Address: GPS@Belmont.edu