CPE Appeals should be
submitted by:
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September
15th for the Fall CPE
December 1st for the Winter CPE
January 7th for the Spring CPE, and
May 1st for the Summer CPE
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All appeals must be made in writing by students to
the BMCC CPE Appeals Committee. The CPE Appeals form is available
from the Registrar’s Office (S-310), Testing Office (N-700)
or you can download the appeals form.
Please type or print clearly. Be sure that all contact information
(SS#, address, telephone number, e-mail, etc.) is accurate and up-to-date.
The completed Appeals Form should be submitted to the Dean of Academic
Affairs (S-724).
Students are encouraged to present as convincing and thorough a case
as possible to support their appeal. Please provide details and documentation,
if applicable.
A statement in support from the CPE Advisor in their major or program
is required. All letters and statements to the CPE Appeals Committee
should be typed.
For help in completing the CPE Appeals Form students should see the
CPE Advisor in their major or program.
The Committee will consider the following appeals from students who
wish:
1.
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To take
the exam before the 45th credit is attempted
A student may appeal in writing to take the exam earlier than
the semester in which the 45th credit is attempted if: a) the
student has earned C or better in at least two writing or writing
intensive courses; b) the student has completed the basic skills
requirements in reading and writing; and c) the 60th credit
can be completed during the next semester. |
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To take the exam while
not in good academic standing
Students whose grade point average is below 2.0 (ordinarily
not below 1.8) may appeal in writing to take the exam if they
have completed at least 45 credits successfully and can show
evidence of competence in reading and writing (e.g., grades
of B or higher in at least two writing or writing intensive
courses). |
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To postpone a required
testing
Students seeking to postpone a required testing must state in
writing the reason for the request, provide evidence (documentation)
of the circumstances that will prevent them from taking the
exam on schedule, and agree to take it at the next administration.
Only serious circumstances will be considered. If a postponement
is granted, failure to take the CPE as required will lead to
a forfeit (failure) and the loss of one of the student’s
three opportunities to take and pass the exam. |
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To remove a forfeiture
Students appealing a forfeit must state in writing the reason
for the absence, present evidence (documentation) of the circumstances
that prevented their attendance, and agree to take the exam
at the next administration. If a forfeit is removed, failure
to take the CPE as required will mean that the student will
again forfeit (fail) and lose one of their opportunities to
take and pass the exam. Please note that students who miss a
second required administration must register for a writing-intensive
or other appropriate class. |
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To remain matriculated
Students who have failed the CPE three (3) times become non-matriculated
(non-degree) automatically unless they file an appeal to remain
matriculated. Students who fail the CPE four (4) or more times
cannot remain matriculated. Once a non-matriculated student
passes the CPE, the student’s status can change back to
matriculated. |
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To remain matriculated
and take a fourth attempt
Students must have earned C or better in writing or writing-intensive
courses. Permission, if granted, will require a writing-intensive
course and/or other appropriate intervention. The Committee
has discretion to permit continued registration until this testing
has been completed. |
| 7. |
To take the CPE a fourth
(or more) time as a non-degree student
Students must present compelling evidence of additional intervention,
course completed successfully at another institution, or other
evidence of improved proficiency. |
| 8. |
Other
Students need to explain their situation in detail and clearly
state what they are asking from the Committee. |
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